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MAYOR CAM GUTHRIE OF GUELPH, ONTARIO, CANADA JOINS THE BOARD OF THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS

MAYOR CAM GUTHRIE OF GUELPH, ONTARIO, CANADA JOINS THE BOARD OF THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS

Brussels, Belgium (27 April 2022) – Today, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) announced the appointment of Mayor Cam Guthrie of Guelph, Ontario, Canada to its Board of...

April 27, 2022

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Youth and Cities vs. Climate Change: How cities, local organisations and youth can team up to fight climate change

Youth and Cities vs. Climate Change: How cities, local organisations and youth can team up to fight climate change

We are pleased to invite you to join a virtual session at Africa-Europe Week on 17 February 2022 at 3.00 pm CET. The event will be streamed in English and...

February 11, 2022

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New Summary for Urban Policymakers Initiative Announced

New Summary for Urban Policymakers Initiative Announced

Climate change science that is shaping urban policy, and the future of our cities Glasgow, United Kingdom (November 11, 2021): Today, several of the world’s leading climate change scientists came...

November 11, 2021

Research
The Multilevel Climate Action Playbook for Local and Regional Governments

The Multilevel Climate Action Playbook for Local and Regional Governments

Critical to achieving the credible, just, and ambitious commitments required to avoid a climate catastrophe is effective multilevel governance and coordination: collaboration, communication, and engagement among all levels of government...

November 9, 2021

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‘Further and Faster Together,’ The Global Covenant of Mayors Shows How Ambitious City Climate Action Accelerates and Supports Efforts of National Governments

‘Further and Faster Together,’ The Global Covenant of Mayors Shows How Ambitious City Climate Action Accelerates and Supports Efforts of National Governments

Cities and local governments are quickly achieving ambitious climate goals and acting increasingly as a driving force for emissions reductions progress for national governments Continued local action at the necessary...

November 9, 2021

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GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS, EUROPEAN COMMISSION, JOINT PROGRAMMING INITIATIVE URBAN EUROPE AND PARTNERS LAUNCH URBAN TRANSITIONS MISSION TO ADVANCE URBAN ENVIRONMENTS’ ADOPTION OF AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS

GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS, EUROPEAN COMMISSION, JOINT PROGRAMMING INITIATIVE URBAN EUROPE AND PARTNERS LAUNCH URBAN TRANSITIONS MISSION TO ADVANCE URBAN ENVIRONMENTS’ ADOPTION OF AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS

The Mission Innovation ‘Urban Transitions’ mission will provide roadmaps for urban environments to deliver clean energy innovation GLASGOW, SCOTLAND (09 November 2021): Today, at the 26th Conference of the Parties...

November 9, 2021

Research
Beating the Heat: A Sustainable Cooling Handbook for Cities

Beating the Heat: A Sustainable Cooling Handbook for Cities

Beating the Heat: A Sustainable Cooling Handbook for Cities will be launched on November 3rd 2021 at COP26 by the Cool Coalition, UNEP, RMI, Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), Mission Innovation and Clean...

November 3, 2021

News
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy at COP26

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy at COP26

Please note that the time shown is in GMT (Glasgow time) November 1 – World Leaders Summit 11:20 GMT UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub Pavilion COP 26 Session 1...

November 2, 2021

Research
ZERO CARBON CITIES BY 2050: Mitigation potential by sector and level of government in six key countries

ZERO CARBON CITIES BY 2050: Mitigation potential by sector and level of government in six key countries

This short report summarises the results of a detailed study undertaken by the Stockholm Environment Institute for the Coalition for Urban Transitions, in partnership with the Global Covenant of Mayors...

October 28, 2021

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GULBENKIAN PRIZE FOR HUMANITY AWARDED TO  THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS FOR CLIMATE & ENERGY

GULBENKIAN PRIZE FOR HUMANITY AWARDED TO THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS FOR CLIMATE & ENERGY

GCoM Co-Chairs Frans Timmermans and Mike Bloomberg to Accept Award on Organization’s Behalf. Lisbon, Portugal (26 October 2021): Today, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), was...

October 26, 2021

Regions
Seoul Mayors Forum on Climate Change 2021 (26-27 October)

Seoul Mayors Forum on Climate Change 2021 (26-27 October)

The city of Seoul, South Korea will virtually host the “Seoul Mayor’s Forum on Climate Change 2021” and the “International Forum on Air Quality Improvement 2021” from October 26 to 29, 2021. The...

October 12, 2021

Gap Fund
City Climate Finance Gap Fund completes first year of operation with support to 33 cities

City Climate Finance Gap Fund completes first year of operation with support to 33 cities

Washington/ Luxembourg, 23 September 2021 – The City Climate Finance Gap Fund (the Gap Fund) has approved technical assistance for 33 cities across the developing world since its operational launch in September 2020,...

September 23, 2021

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