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GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership, UN-Habitat, and ESCWA Collaborate on Capacity Building for Project Preparation in the Levant Region
Across the Levant, municipalities are advancing climate ambition and seeking practical ways to turn plans into investable projects that improve daily life. Local governments face acute climate risks alongside fiscal...
September 29, 2025
Connecting African Cities for Flood Resilience
Urban flooding is one of the most urgent climate risks African cities face today. Last week, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM)-City Climate Finance Gap Fund...
September 24, 2025
Turning City Climate Plans into Bankable Projects: Lessons from the 34th Economic Forum
At the 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz, Poland (2-4 September 2025), participants addressed a key question for municipalities across Europe: how can cities turn climate commitments into tangible, funded projects?...
September 17, 2025
GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership Showcases Leadership at the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanization Forum 2025
It was a productive week for the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy–City Climate Finance Gap Fund Partnership team at the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanization Forum (ASUF 2025) in...
August 20, 2025
Connecting projects and financing: tools for Brazilian states’ climate action
Portuguese version below Subnational climate financing is essential to accelerate climate action in Brazil, but state governments face challenges in structuring projects and identifying support opportunities for their implementation. The...
August 19, 2025
Karatay to Receive Gap Fund Support Following Strong Collaboration with GCoM–Gap Fund Partnership
The City of Karatay in Türkiye is taking a major step toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. On 29 July 2025, the City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) officially approved...
August 7, 2025
Strengthening Early‑Stage Support to Accelerate Urban Climate Finance in Latin America and the Caribbean
As cities race to meet their climate goals, one key challenge remains: turning ideas into projects that can attract real investment. But cities don’t have to face this challenge alone....
July 25, 2025
Collaboration Between GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership and CoM SSA Helps African Cities Turn Climate Plans Into Action
Across Africa, cities are increasingly moving from climate ambition to implementation thanks to the growing collaboration between key regional stakeholders and initiatives – most notably the partnership between the GCoM-Gap...
July 17, 2025
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...
July 8, 2025
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...
July 1, 2025
Cape Town forum connects African cities with funding partners and technical expertise for climate action
June 3-5, 2025. Three-day event brings together 27 cities, 12 companies, and technical and financial partners to accelerate climate project development. The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy...
June 17, 2025
Armenian Cities Receive Guidance on Accessing Climate Finance Through Gap Fund
On 8 May 2025, Armenian municipalities participated in the dedicated webinar “The Gap Fund: Supporting Armenian Municipalities Towards Climate Finance”. Organized by the GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership team, the event brought...
May 30, 2025
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