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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change joins as co-sponsor for the Innovate4Cities climate change conference

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change joins as co-sponsor for the Innovate4Cities climate change conference

The co-hosts of the upcoming international Innovate4Cities (I4C) Conference, UN-Habitat and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM), are delighted to announce the co-sponsorship of the event...

September 22, 2021

News
Understanding Data and Tools to Accelerate City Climate Action: A Decision-Making and Tools Project White Paper

Understanding Data and Tools to Accelerate City Climate Action: A Decision-Making and Tools Project White Paper

Data and tools play a key role in supporting and accelerating climate action at the local level, where city leaders face complex interdisciplinary decisions, multiple priorities, and engagement with a...

July 15, 2021

News
Join Cities Race to Zero & Cities Race to Resilience!

Join Cities Race to Zero & Cities Race to Resilience!

Cities Race to Zero The Race to Zero is a global campaign run by the COP26 Presidency and High-Level Climate Champions to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions...

July 8, 2021

Press Releases
‘Cities Race to Resilience’ Campaign Launched to Mobilize Action Ahead of COP26  

‘Cities Race to Resilience’ Campaign Launched to Mobilize Action Ahead of COP26  

UN-backed global campaign will elevate city leadership to improve urban climate resilience in frontline communities Brussels, Belgium (8 July 2021) – Cities Race to Resilience is a global campaign to...

July 8, 2021

Press Releases
Mayor of Makati, Abigail Binay, Joins the Board of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy

Mayor of Makati, Abigail Binay, Joins the Board of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy

Brussels, Belgium (JULY 1,2021) – Today, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) announced the appointment of Mayor Abigail Binay of Makati, Philippines to its Board of...

July 1, 2021

News
Asia Pacific Cities Race to COP26 – 8th July 2021

Asia Pacific Cities Race to COP26 – 8th July 2021

This event will serve as the official launch of the Cities Race to Resilience. The Cities Race to Resilience is the official track for cities to join the UNFCCC Climate...

June 25, 2021

Research
REGIONAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR CITY CLIMATE ACTION – GLOBAL SYNTHESIS REPORT

REGIONAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR CITY CLIMATE ACTION – GLOBAL SYNTHESIS REPORT

This report, presented to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, summarises and compares findings on city climate action, research, and innovation priorities and activities across 10 regions...

June 23, 2021

Gap Fund
City Climate Finance Gap Fund approves support for six cities

City Climate Finance Gap Fund approves support for six cities

Free technical assistance for the preparation of early-stage climate action projects Energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable mobility, waste management and water projects The Gap Fund is supporting cities in developing...

June 9, 2021

Regions
Africa Climate Week: 26-29 July 2021, hosted by the Government of Uganda

Africa Climate Week: 26-29 July 2021, hosted by the Government of Uganda

The Africa Climate Week (ACW) 2021 is accelerating collaboration and integrating climate action into global pandemic recovery. Building back opens an opportunity to address social inequalities and invest in economic...

June 4, 2021

Regions
A game-changer tool to fast-track climate action in African cities

A game-changer tool to fast-track climate action in African cities

Via CoM-SSA The Proxy Data Tool allows local governments to develop a Greenhouse Gas inventory in just a few hours and without the extensive data collection exercise, capacity and resources...

June 4, 2021

GCoM in the News
Racing Toward a Climate Neutral Europe

Racing Toward a Climate Neutral Europe

FAQ on Race to Zero, Race to Resilience, and new Covenant Europe commitments Cities Race to Zero and Covenant of Mayors – Europe: A Quick Guide for European Cities Interview...

May 10, 2021

News
The Global Covenant of Mayors welcomes the agreement reached today on the European Climate Law

The Global Covenant of Mayors welcomes the agreement reached today on the European Climate Law

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, the largest global alliance for city climate leadership, welcomes the agreement reached today on the European Climate Law. The EU’s new...

April 21, 2021

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