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Announcing the Innovate4Cities Science to Action Roadshow 

Announcing the Innovate4Cities Science to Action Roadshow 

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and UN-Habitat are pleased to announce the Innovate4Cities Science to Action Roadshow, a series of structured regional workshops to be...

November 11, 2026

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CHAMP Subnational Advisory Council Convenes at COP31 to Elevate Local Leadership and Set 2027 Priorities

CHAMP Subnational Advisory Council Convenes at COP31 to Elevate Local Leadership and Set 2027 Priorities

Mayors, governors, and regional leaders from around the world gathered during COP31 to release the CHAMP COP31 Statement and ensure local climate leadership is included in international climate negotiations. Antalya,...

November 11, 2026

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95% of new city climate targets set in the last decade found to exceed prevailing national ambition, new GCoM report finds

95% of new city climate targets set in the last decade found to exceed prevailing national ambition, new GCoM report finds

Launched at COP31, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy’s 10-year Impact Report reveals that cities and local governments continue to move further and faster – despite the...

November 10, 2026

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The Yearly Offer of Action

The Yearly Offer of Action

The Yearly Offer of Action is an initiative led by C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) that shows how cities are delivering climate...

November 9, 2026

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BRAZILIAN CITIES ACCELERATE URBAN CLIMATE ACTION AS COP30 IMPLEMENTATION LEGACY CONSOLIDATES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL

BRAZILIAN CITIES ACCELERATE URBAN CLIMATE ACTION AS COP30 IMPLEMENTATION LEGACY CONSOLIDATES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL

One year after COP30, in Belém, cities across Brazil have already begun turning climate commitments into action. Brasilia, Brazil, 5 November 2026 – Across different regions of the country, mayors...

November 5, 2026

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GCoM announces city-business engagement support package, including support for 50 cities through the City-Business Climate Alliance and a new Business Task Force at Smart City Expo in Barcelona

GCoM announces city-business engagement support package, including support for 50 cities through the City-Business Climate Alliance and a new Business Task Force at Smart City Expo in Barcelona

Recognizing the need for public-private collaboration to deliver on more than 200,000 climate actions reported by its 14,000+ signatories, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) introduces...

November 4, 2026

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Urban Transitions Mission Expands to 150 Cities Worldwide, Accelerating Climate Action Through AI, Innovation and Global Partnerships

Urban Transitions Mission Expands to 150 Cities Worldwide, Accelerating Climate Action Through AI, Innovation and Global Partnerships

At its UTM Global Innovation Summit in Viladecans, Spain, the Urban Transitions Mission announces new city members, expanded collaboration programmes and practical tools to accelerate people-centred, net-zero urban transitions. VILADECANS,...

November 4, 2026

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Strengthening municipal creditworthiness to finance urban climate action in African cities: Five lessons from South Africa

Strengthening municipal creditworthiness to finance urban climate action in African cities: Five lessons from South Africa

Secondary cities will drive Africa’s urban growth. Meeting the needs of this growth requires strong municipal finances and projects that are ready to attract investment. A webinar series in South...

October 26, 2026

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Open Call: Host the 2028 Innovate4Cities Conference

Open Call: Host the 2028 Innovate4Cities Conference

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and UN-Habitat invite expressions of interest to host the 2028 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C28) by 4 November 2026. Cities and local...

October 20, 2026

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MAYORS OF KOCHI, RENCA, AND GDAŃSK JOIN BOARD OF THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS FOR CLIMATE & ENERGY

MAYORS OF KOCHI, RENCA, AND GDAŃSK JOIN BOARD OF THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS FOR CLIMATE & ENERGY

World’s Largest City Climate Alliance Appoints Mayor V.K. Minimol, Mayor Claudio Castro, and Mayor Aleksandra Dulkiewicz to Expand Regional Leadership Across South Asia, Latin America, and Europe BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (October...

October 12, 2026

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Spain Joins CHAMP Coalition to Strengthen Climate Action With Cities and Regions

Spain Joins CHAMP Coalition to Strengthen Climate Action With Cities and Regions

New York (September 23, 2026) — Vice President Sara Aagesen today announced Spain’s endorsement of the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action during Climate Week NYC,...

September 25, 2026

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AI Disaster-Response Solution Wins the 2026 AI x City Climate Action Hackathon

AI Disaster-Response Solution Wins the 2026 AI x City Climate Action Hackathon

TRACE takes first place in this year’s edition, which drew nearly 700 registrations and 75 projects, and will now move toward exploring a real-world city pilot Cambridge, United Kingdom, 23...

September 23, 2026

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