“We are the state”: Cities’ quest for recognition in climate diplomacy
Urban Studies: An International Journal of Research in Urban Studies
Published online on March 05, 2026
Abstract
Urban Studies, Ahead of Print.
Students of urban studies have long recognized cities as key sites, but also as criticalactors, of global governance. However, they are only beginning to explore how cities’ infrastructural power can be translated into political influence and a distinct ...
Students of urban studies have long recognized cities as key sites, but also as criticalactors, of global governance. However, they are only beginning to explore how cities’ infrastructural power can be translated into political influence and a distinct ...