Diplomacy.  Defined as striving for increased climate action financing through city diplomacy, which includes a city’s engagement with regional, state, national, and international political actors, processes, and institutions. The city’s goal in engaging in climate diplomacy is to help shape national and global discussions, and to gain recognition for the city’s own action on climate.  “How to Advance Your City’s Climate Action Through City Diplomacy”  www.c40knowledgehub.org