Okay, so imagine you and your friends in the neighborhood all have different bike clubs. Some of you have racing bikes, some of you have BMX bikes, and some of you have just regular bikes. Now, imagine that your neighborhood is part of a bigger city and there are lots of other bike clubs in different neighborhoods.
This is kind of like what the council of local authorities for international relations does. Instead of bike clubs, they are groups of people who are in charge of their own neighborhoods, cities, or regions in different countries around the world.
These groups come together to talk about things that affect all of them, like the environment, transportation, and trade. They might make agreements to work together on things like reducing pollution or creating more jobs.
The council helps these groups of people have a voice on the global stage and work together to solve problems that affect all of us. So, just like how your bike club can work with other bike clubs to make your neighborhood a better place to ride, these groups can work together to make the world a better place for everyone.