Global Covenant of Mayors
for Climate & Energy

The largest global alliance for city climate leadership across the globe.

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CITIES

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PEOPLE

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TONS CO2 E BY 2030

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GLOBAL PARTNERS

Cities welcome to join the Urban Transitions Mission

As the first 48 cities that joined the Urban Transitions Mission (UTM) continue to spearhead approaches, test solutions and accelerate their journey towards decarbonization and resilience, the Urban Transitions Mission continues to welcome applications from cities across the world to join the city cohort. Cities are invited to apply online and express their interest to join the Mission’s cohort by the 21st of October 2023 through a brief online application form.

innovate4cities – city research and innovation agenda priorities

Innovate4Cities is the GCoM city-focused research and innovation initiative. Building on the GRAA, Innovate4Cities identifies and tackles the data, information, and technology gaps that cities have prioritized and – if addressed – would drive science-based, replicable, and sustainable action at the speed and scale the world needs and cities demand. Visit our interactive page and rotate the wheel to select a theme/topic to learn more, and share your resources in the marketplace.

GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS AND ARUP RELEASE NEW REPORT, “UNLOCKING URBAN ENERGY ACCESS AND POVERTY”

Lacking access to affordable and reliable energy is a clear indication of deprivation in the daily lives of urban residents. Local governments are well aware of the urgency and benefits associated with tackling energy access and poverty. However, they frequently encounter significant and complex barriers that limit their ability to implement interventions or explore innovative solutions. To help local governments ensure access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all, GCoM and ARUP released the highly anticipated Unlocking Urban Energy Access and Poverty research and summary reports.

ENERGIZING CITY CLIMATE ACTION: THE 2022 GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS IMPACT REPORT

With climate mitigation targets that are projected to reduce global emissions by 4.1 GtCO2e in 2050, equivalent to 80 per cent of USA’s yearly GtCO2 emissions, GCoM cities are demonstrating that they are already taking action. Additionally this year, cities have reported hundreds of thousands of practical actions to improve energy efficiency, invest in renewable energy generation, address energy access, and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

THE MULTILEVEL CLIMATE ACTION PLAYBOOK FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS

The Multilevel Climate Action Playbook Second Edition is a follow-up to the Multilevel Climate Action Playbook for Local and Regional Governments published in November 2021, which recommended key elements of an enabling environment that can weave climate ambition and action of local and regional governments into Party policy developments. This second edition of the Playbook is a guide that lays out the options for national, regional and local authorities from policy levers to institution-building, drawing on examples from national, regional and local level of both mitigation and adaptation.

GULBENKIAN PRIZE FOR HUMANITY AWARDED TO THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS FOR CLIMATE & ENERGY

GCoM Co-Chairs Frans Timmermans and Mike Bloomberg to Accept Award on Organization’s Behalf.
Lisbon, Portugal (26 October 2021): Today, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), was awarded the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity along with 1M Euro to finance projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.

City Journey

From committing to monitoring and reporting, the City Journey is a step-by-step guide designed to support cities in bridging the gap from climate ambition to climate action delivery.

Stronger together

Cities and partners committed to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy share a long-term vision to combat climate change. Together, we are working towards a low-emission and climate-resilient future.

More than 12,500 cities stand ready to partner with national and international institutions to tackle both climate and economic crises through local initiatives, innovative financing models, and sustainable infrastructure.

Latest News

Expert Group Launches Report to Help Cities, States and Regions Strengthen Credibility of Net Zero Climate Commitments

DUBAI (December 2, 2023) — Today at COP28, an Expert Group convened by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) and WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities (WRI) launched the Integrity Matters for Cities, States, and Regions report outlining fit-for-purpose recommendations for local, state and regional governments to ensure the credibility, accountability … read more

Integrity Matters for Cities, States, and Regions

The Integrity Matters for Cities, States, and Regions report, created by a dedicated Expert Group convened by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, serves as a follow-up to the flagship HLEG Integrity Matters report launched last year at COP27. It outlines recommendations for subnational … read more

The Multilevel Climate Action Guide for Decision Makers

Climate disasters are already affecting local and regional communities, as well as their capacity for lifesaving service provision and local solutions. The climate crisis is as local as it is global, affecting everyone – with disproportionate impacts on the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable among us. Local and regional governments are on the frontlines, and reinforcements … read more

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