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UCLG World Congress & Council, Durban, South Africa (11-25 November 2019)

UCLG World Congress & Council, Durban, South Africa (11-25 November 2019)

The 2019 Congress will provide the opportunity to present progress in the implementation of the SDGs and their impacts at local level. It should also be the occasion to show...

June 19, 2019

Regions
Climate Chance Summit Africa 2019, Accra, Ghana (14-18 October 2019)

Climate Chance Summit Africa 2019, Accra, Ghana (14-18 October 2019)

The Climate Chance Summit – Africa 2019 will be a wide gathering of 1000 non-state actors fighting climate change on the African continent, including local governments, businesses, trade unions, environmental...

June 19, 2019

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The Global Covenant of Mayors will be launched in the Caribbean to support local governments to respond to climate change threats

The Global Covenant of Mayors will be launched in the Caribbean to support local governments to respond to climate change threats

Ten cities from the region will sign up the adhesion to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Port of Spain (Trinidad & Tobago) on 12th June,...

June 12, 2019

GCoM in the News
Alex Boston and Gregor Robertson: Cities and states can tackle the climate crisis together—here’s how

Alex Boston and Gregor Robertson: Cities and states can tackle the climate crisis together—here’s how

By Alex Boston and Gregor Robertson A climate crisis is upon us and cities are stepping up to tackle it—but they can’t do it without support at state, provincial, and...

June 3, 2019

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Collaboration to Accelerate Climate Action by Bringing Cities and National Governments Together on Research and Innovation Agenda

Collaboration to Accelerate Climate Action by Bringing Cities and National Governments Together on Research and Innovation Agenda

Mission Innovation and Global Covenant of Mayors Enter into Formal Collaboration Collaboration to Accelerate Climate Action by Bringing Cities and National Governments Together on Research and Innovation Agenda May 28,...

May 29, 2019

GCoM in the News
Africa calls for climate justice as green wave sweeps Europe

Africa calls for climate justice as green wave sweeps Europe

By Christina Okello “The challenge of climate change is enormous,” says Mohamed Adjei Sowah, the Mayor of Ghana’s capital Accra. Its effects, notably severe flooding and heavy rains, have already devastated the west...

May 28, 2019

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Global Climate City Challenge supports climate action projects around the world

Global Climate City Challenge supports climate action projects around the world

Global Climate City Challenge supports climate action projects around the world May 23, 2019 145 project applications received with total investment opportunities of over 5 billion euro First 20 shortlisted...

May 23, 2019

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Statement for Announcing the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Board Members

Statement for Announcing the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Board Members

Statement for Announcing the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Board Members STATEMENT BY MAYOR OF HEIDELBERG, ECKART WÜRZNER, REGARDING CLIMATE LEADERSHIP ROLE WITH THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF...

May 23, 2019

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Statement by Mayor of Accra, Adjei Sowah, regarding climate leadership role with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy

Statement by Mayor of Accra, Adjei Sowah, regarding climate leadership role with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy

Statement for Announcing the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Board Members STATEMENT BY MAYOR OF ACCRA, MOHAMMED ADJEI SOWAH, REGARDING CLIMATE LEADERSHIP ROLE WITH THE GLOBAL COVENANT...

May 16, 2019

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African Development Bank hosts first-ever pan-African dialogue on achieving climate change goals for adaptation and mitigation

African Development Bank hosts first-ever pan-African dialogue on achieving climate change goals for adaptation and mitigation

African Development Bank hosts first-ever pan-African dialogue on achieving climate change goals for adaptation and mitigation ABIDJAN, Cote d’Ivoire 15 May, 2019 – While Africa enjoys unprecedented economic development...

May 15, 2019

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Global Covenant of Mayors Appoints Gregor Robertson as Global Ambassador

Global Covenant of Mayors Appoints Gregor Robertson as Global Ambassador

Global Covenant of Mayors Appoints Gregor Robertson as Global Ambassador Former Vancouver Mayor Will Drive Global City Innovation and Investment Agenda in the Fight Against Climate Crisis May 6, 2019––The...

May 6, 2019

GCoM in the News
EU Confidential Goes Green episode 92, presented by Bayer: Stockholm Mayor Anna König Jerlmyr — Amanda Eichel of the Global Covenant of Mayors — Weber’s green gap

EU Confidential Goes Green episode 92, presented by Bayer: Stockholm Mayor Anna König Jerlmyr — Amanda Eichel of the Global Covenant of Mayors — Weber’s green gap

By Ryan Heath Between March and September, EU Confidential will zoom in on climate and sustainability at least once a month under the label “EU Confidential Goes Green.” With the...

March 28, 2019

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