Makati City Mayor Abby Binay batted for unity and cooperation among world leaders to further understand the urgency to mitigate climate crisis.

This is what the city mayor said as she advocated for creating a cleaner and more sustainable world, when she went to Melbourne, Australia to attend one of the world's premiere forums on climate change and promoting the use of clean energy in other cities and countries around the globe.

The lady mayor was the speaker at the Cities­ Power Partnership's Climate Summit for Local Government which started on 6 September and lasted for three days.

The mayor delivered a keynote address to the session supported by the Global Covenant of Mayors where she is also a board member and a representative of Southeast Asia.

"Makati is not a perfect city, but we have a lot of studies that we could share to other cities. I will continue to do my part for other leaders like me to further understand the urgency to mitigate climate crisis and remind everyone of the importance of unity and cooperation," Binay said.

Spearheaded by Australia's top officials and leaders, the Cities­ Power Partnership's Climate Summit for Local Government has been regarded as one of the most important events in the country as all its mayors and members of their council attend the momentous event.

"This means key decision makers and thought leaders were given the chance to exchange ideas and suggestions for the conceptualization of stronger and more effective programs for climate action," Binay explained.

The local chief executive said she spoke about "COP28 and the Opportunities for Cities" as part of her preparations for the upcoming 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties to be held from November to December in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She stressed the significance of such conferences to countries committed to a sustainable, resilient, and climate-responsive future.