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At COP22, Local Leaders Showcase their Commitment to Accelerating Global Progress on Climate Change
Report Demonstrates that Cities Must be At the Forefront of Global Climate Investments Marrakech, November 14, 2016 – Today, during the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP22) to the UN Framework...
November 13, 2016
EU Covenant of Mayors and Compact of Mayors launch largest global coalition of cities committed to fighting climate change
Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy will combine efforts and leadership to accelerate climate action at the local level worldwide. Today, the world’s two primary city-led climate change...
June 22, 2016
The Compact of Mayors, Alliance of Peaking Pioneer Cities sign MOU
COMPACT OF MAYORS, ALLIANCE OF PEAKING PIONEER CITIES ANNOUNCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AT U.S.-CHINA CITIES SUMMIT Agreement signals cooperation, strengthening of global cities effort to combat climate change BEIJING, CHINA,...
June 7, 2016
The Power Behind the Paris Climate Agreement
Recent analysis suggests that even modest improvements in city powers – or the level of control a city has over various sectors – could yield large benefits to the climate....
May 5, 2016
Mike Bloomberg Addresses 2016 Investor Summit on Climate Risk
January 27, 2016 Today, Mike Bloomberg addressed the 2016 Investor Summit on Climate Risk with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Mary Shapiro, former Chairperson of the United States Securities and...
January 27, 2016
Compact of Mayors and Partners React to the COP21 Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement marked the opening of an ambitious and historic pathway for addressing the negative impacts of climate change and it is already serving to empower those on the...
December 21, 2015
Leonardo DiCaprio Calls on Cities to Commit to the Compact of Mayors
“We are able to solve our greatest challenges when we find the will to work together.” Standing before hundreds of cities gathered at the Climate Summit for Local Leaders, Leonardo...
December 5, 2015
Research: Climate Leadership at the Local Level: Global Impact of the Compact of Mayors
Commitments already made through Compact of Mayors cities and towns can deliver half of the global urban potential greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions available by 2020 Download Report Climate Leadership...
December 4, 2015
Announcing the Collective Global Impact of the Compact of Mayors at the Climate Summit for Local Leaders
As the opening session of the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) kicked off in Paris on Monday,...
December 4, 2015
Michael R. Bloomberg and European Commissioner Pierre Moscovici Announce Historic Partnership Between the Compact of Mayors and the Covenant of Mayors
Partnership Brings Together Coalitions Dedicated to Building on Local City Climate Action and Highlights the Significance of City Level Commitments During Climate Summit for Local Leaders PARIS, FRANCE, DECEMBER 4,...
December 4, 2015
Cities and Nations Must Align Policies to Achieve a Low-Carbon Future
A new research report, “What cities do best: piecing together an efficient global climate governance,” released today explores how city actions to combat climate change will be enhanced and expedited...
December 3, 2015
Canadian Cities Explore Additional Measures for Achieving Low Carbon Future
New report highlights current progress, existing challenges and further opportunities for low-carbon development in Canadian cities A new research report, “Low Carbon Futures in Canada: The Role of Urban Climate...
October 6, 2015
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