Year: 2025

This is a Moment When Everything Hangs in the Balance

This is a Moment When Everything Hangs in the Balance

Cities around the world face severe climate impacts that threaten economic stability, public health, and community resilience. To address this critical issue, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) has launched the Cities in the Balance campaign, highlighting the urgent need for increased climate finance to support essential city-led climate actions. Cities … read more
Morocco Takes the Lead in Unlocking Urban Climate Finance

Morocco Takes the Lead in Unlocking Urban Climate Finance

Chefchaouen Local Climate Finance Forum calls for scaled, urgent, and people-centered investment to deliver local climate solutions Chefchaouen, Morocco (9th July, 2025) – The City of Chefchaouen hosted a high-level event on Urban Climate Finance on July 8 and 9, convening national and local leaders, international institutions, and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to spotlight the … read more

Publication by GCoM and ICLEI Highlights How Strategic Partnerships Are Critical to Accelerate Sustainable Urban Climate Action

Publication by GCoM and ICLEI Highlights How Strategic Partnerships Are Critical to Accelerate Sustainable Urban Climate Action

A city's journey from an initial climate project idea through to project implementation requires time, a substantial degree of preparation, resources, and capacities. Strong and strategic partnerships are also critical to support cities to advance that journey. The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), the City Climate Finance Gap Fund Partnership, and … read more
Turning Research Into Action: A New Brief for Cities Leading the Climate Transition

Turning Research Into Action: A New Brief for Cities Leading the Climate Transition

Local leaders are at the forefront of climate action, shaping climate-resilient development in cities and communities worldwide. Building on findings from the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24), the Cities and Local Governments Sector Brief highlights the essential role of cities in advancing local, regional, and global climate goals. Download the report in English hereDescarga el informe … read more
Gender & Inclusion Toolkit: Advancing Equitable Climate Action in Cities

Gender & Inclusion Toolkit: Advancing Equitable Climate Action in Cities

Climate change disproportionately affects women, girls, and other vulnerable population groups, including people with disabilities and those living in informal settlements. Addressing inequality is essential for concrete climate action and for achieving a sustainable, just future. That's why the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) has proudly developed a Gender and Inclusion … read more

Empowering Cities, Transforming Futures

Cities play a crucial role in driving climate action and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. While global commitments provide direction, local governments need targeted support to turn their climate plans into concrete projects. This publication, a collaborative effort by the City Climate Finance Gap Fund, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & … read more
Mongolian Cities Strengthen Local Climate Leadership Through EU-Funded Training

Mongolian Cities Strengthen Local Climate Leadership Through EU-Funded Training

Earlier this month, ten Mongolian cities strengthened their capacity to tackle climate change by participating in a technical training on Climate Change and Climate Action Planning: Foundations and Practice, held in the northern city of Darkhan. The three-day workshop was delivered by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM), in partnership with … read more

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