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The Multilevel Climate Action Playbook Second Edition

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 … read more
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The 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference concludes in Nairobi with renewed commitment to turn urban climate knowledge into action

Nairobi, 25 June 2026 – The 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C26) concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, after four days of exchange, collaboration and partnership-building aimed at accelerating climate action in cities. Marking a historic first as the Conference landed on the African continent, I4C26 brought together city and national government leaders, researchers, practitioners, businesses, civil society, youth … read more

From Idea to Investment: Four Climate Finance Lessons from WUF13

The urban climate finance gap is not a shortage of ideas; it is a shortage of pathways from ideas to investment. This message was made clear by Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif during her opening remarks at the session Innovative Models to Unlock Finance for Climate-Resilient Housing and Basic Services in Intermediary Cities co-organized by the … read more

Accelerating Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Urbanization in Indian Cities

New Delhi, India – The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM)–City Climate Finance Gap Fund Partnership teamed up with GIZ India and ICLEI South Asia in delivering a training to strengthen the capacity of Indian cities to develop bankable nature-based solutions and climate-resilient infrastructure projects. The training was held as part of … read more

Research

Rapid urbanization in small and medium-sized cities: Implications for climate and energy Preliminary findings

The preliminary findings from the report, Rapid Urbanization in Small and Medium-sized Cities: Implications for climate and energy, seek to broaden the understanding of rapid urbanization and its effects on these often overlooked cities. As small and medium-sized cities play an increasingly critical role in future urban growth, there is an urgent and strategic need … read more

The European Multilevel Governance Story: Evidence on CHAMP-aligned Implementation in Practice

A new report by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy and C40 Cities highlights how the European Union is turning climate pledges into real-world results through multilevel collaboration. Drawing on concrete examples across Europe, it shows how partnerships between national, regional, and local governments are driving climate action on the ground and … read more

A Briefing of CDP’s 2025 Global Snapshot

Cities worldwide are moving decisively from ambition to implementation.   Each year, through CDP-ICLEI Track, they are disclosing thousands of climate projects with the potential to cut emissions, strengthen resilience, and deliver cleaner air, new jobs, and more equitable urban services. Yet significant barriers to finance, especially in emerging markets and developing economies, continue to … read more

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CITIES-REGIONS-COUNTRIES TAKE CLIMATE COOPERATION TO NEXT LEVEL WITHIN CHAMP COALITION

New Subnational Advisory Council marks the first time national governments within CHAMP formally integrate subnational leaders’ perspectives and experiences into the coalition’s decision-making structure London, June 25th – The Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action announced the creation of its new Subnational Advisory Council, marking a historic step forward in strengthening … read more

Global Covenant of Mayors marks ten years of city climate leadership at London Climate Action Week with new rooftop solar target and urban climate finance investments

GCoM marks a decade of climate action with a coalition of 14,000+ cities across 150 countries, representing 1.3 billion people and projected to collectively reduce emissions by 4.5 GtCO2e by 2050 New partnership with Global Solar Council targets 300 million rooftop solar systems by 2030 Gap Fund partnership extended to mid-2027 for a total funding … read more

Innovate4Cities Conference set to debut on African soil in Nairobi, Kenya, calling for stronger ties between science, policy, and practice

​Nairobi, Kenya (21 May 2026) — Following the devastating March floods that displaced over 35,000 people across Kenya and exposed the vulnerability of urban infrastructure, Nairobi is stepping onto the global stage to spearhead the fight for climate-resilient cities. ​From 21-24 June 2026, the capital city will host the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C26), marking the … read more

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The 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference concludes in Nairobi with renewed commitment to turn urban climate knowledge into action

Nairobi, 25 June 2026 – The 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C26) concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, after four days of exchange, collaboration and partnership-building aimed at accelerating climate action in cities. Marking a historic first as the Conference landed on the African continent, I4C26 brought together city and national government leaders, researchers, practitioners, businesses, civil society, youth … read more

CITIES-REGIONS-COUNTRIES TAKE CLIMATE COOPERATION TO NEXT LEVEL WITHIN CHAMP COALITION

New Subnational Advisory Council marks the first time national governments within CHAMP formally integrate subnational leaders’ perspectives and experiences into the coalition’s decision-making structure London, June 25th – The Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action announced the creation of its new Subnational Advisory Council, marking a historic step forward in strengthening … read more

Global Covenant of Mayors marks ten years of city climate leadership at London Climate Action Week with new rooftop solar target and urban climate finance investments

GCoM marks a decade of climate action with a coalition of 14,000+ cities across 150 countries, representing 1.3 billion people and projected to collectively reduce emissions by 4.5 GtCO2e by 2050 New partnership with Global Solar Council targets 300 million rooftop solar systems by 2030 Gap Fund partnership extended to mid-2027 for a total funding … read more

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