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Cities and States Put Nature-Based Solutions at the Heart of Climate Action in Rio
At the COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy–City Climate Finance Gap Fund Partnership team joined CDP Latam, Consorcio Brasil...
November 13, 2025
COP30: Brazil Leads a New Global Effort to Accelerate Multilevel Climate Action
Brazil and Germany announced as first CHAMP Co-Chairs, marking the start of the coalition’s implementation phase beyond COP30. Belém, Brazil (11 November 2025) — At a high-level ministerial session...
November 11, 2025
Urban Content in NDC 3.0 — A Global Snapshot for COP30
Cities remain central to the climate agenda: they concentrate rising risks, trillions in exposed assets and most future growth. The third round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 3.0) shows a...
November 11, 2025
From Rio to Belém: Ensuring Cities Have a Seat at the COP30 Table
At this pivotal moment for climate action and while COP30 is underway, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) stands shoulder-to-shoulder with cities, states, and regions worldwide...
November 10, 2025
UN SECRETARY GENERAL RECEIVES LOCAL LEADERS’ JOINT OUTCOME STATEMENT DURING COP30 WORLD LEADERS SUMMIT
The statement is the final outcome from the Local Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro – a declaration of support from thousands of cities, towns, and regions to their national...
November 8, 2025
The Global Covenant of Mayors Welcomes Major Bloomberg Philanthropies Investment to Power Next Wave of Local Climate Action
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) welcomed continued support from Bloomberg Philanthropies to accelerate local climate leadership across its more than 13,800 cities this week. Announced...
November 8, 2025
A City Assessment on Lighting Development in Climate Action Plans
The City Lighting Assessment Report, developed by the Urban Transitions Mission in collaboration with Signify and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), explores how city leaders...
November 8, 2025
COP30 Local Leaders Forum Joint Outcome Statement
Unveiled at the Local Climate Action Summit as the culminating outcome of the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, the Local Leaders Joint Statement is a declaration of support from more than...
November 5, 2025
Ahead of COP30, EU Joins CHAMP, Backing Cities and Regions as Key Partners for Boosting Climate Action and Resilience
The European Union’s endorsement reinforces the crucial role of cities and regions as key partners in delivering the Paris Agreement global goals. The European Union (EU) has officially endorsed...
November 5, 2025
Brazil, C40 Cities, and the Global Covenant of Mayors Announce New Mutirão Effort to Accelerate Urban Climate Solutions in Brazil
Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and facilitated by the Brazilian National Front of Mayors (FNP), the partnership will help 50 Brazilian municipalities deliver climate projects by 2027. Rio de Janeiro,...
November 5, 2025
COP30: As Global Pledges Move Forward, Cities Are Proving What Real Climate Action Looks Like. Now They Need the Funds.
From the Baku-to-Belém Roadmap and beyond, COP30 is a pivotal moment to mobilize climate finance, strengthen policies, and deliver real impact. Cities are on the frontlines of the climate...
November 4, 2025
GCoM and C40 Cities Launch “City Climate Compass” and First Intensive Training Cohort to Accelerate Data-Driven Action in Brazil
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and C40 Cities, in close collaboration with the Federal Government of Brazil, have announced the development of the City Climate...
November 3, 2025
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