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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
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
World’s Cities Seek Record $105 Billion for Climate Projects
CDP analysis shows amount needed to fund urban climate infrastructure projects leaps from $86 billion in 2024 to $105 billion in 2025 Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions are the fastest...
November 3, 2025
Winners Announced at the 2025 AI x City Climate Action Hackathon at Climate Week NYC Hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and NY Climate Exchange
Two Teams Awarded for Transformative AI-Powered Urban Climate Solutions New York City, New York (September 23, 2025) — The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) has unveiled...
September 23, 2025
2025 AI x City Climate Action Hackathon at Climate Week NYC for Urban Climate Solutions, Hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and New York Climate Exchange
Two winning teams to be announced at the forum, unveiling AI-powered solutions that can transform energy access and accelerate city-led climate action. New York City, New York (September 17, 2025)...
September 19, 2025
LORD MAYOR OF MELBOURNE NICK REECE JOINS BOARD OF THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS FOR CLIMATE & ENERGY
The Largest Global Alliance for City Climate Leadership Appoints Lord Mayor Nick Reece to its Board of Mayors and Leaders to Accelerate Multilevel Climate Solutions MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (August 28, 2025)...
August 28, 2025
Morocco Takes the Lead in Unlocking Urban Climate Finance
Chefchaouen Local Climate Finance Forum calls for scaled, urgent, and people-centered investment to deliver local climate solutions Chefchaouen, Morocco (9th July, 2025) – The City of Chefchaouen hosted a high-level...
July 9, 2025
AS THE NEW CO-CHAIR OF THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS, EUROPEAN COMMISSION EVP TERESA RIBERA WANTS TO STIMULATE AND SUPPORT MORE CLIMATE AMBITION AND RESILIENCE OF CITIES
Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Appointed the Newest Co-Chair of the Global Covenant of Mayors to Provide Strategic Direction for Cities...
April 30, 2025
PAVING THE WAY TO COP30: MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS ADVANCE PLANS TO SCALE SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT IN CITIES
MDBs discussed how to scale up climate adaptation investment to most affected countries, regions and cities during the World Bank Spring Meetings Washington, DC, United States (28 April 2025) – Multilateral...
April 28, 2025
ON THE ROAD TO COP30: BRAZIL LAUNCHES NATIONAL PROGRAM TO STRUCTURE 100 HIGH IMPACT CLIMATE ACTIONS IN CITIES WITH SUPPORT FROM C40 AND GCoM
Green Resilient Model Cities Program to benefit 50 cities through direct local government engagement aligned with CHAMP initiative – 26 of them are GCoM cities Brasilia, Brazil (27 March 2025)...
March 28, 2025
Indian Cities Convene for Solid Waste Finance Workshop in New Delhi
C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) brought together city representatives and financial experts to explore financing opportunities for municipal solid waste initiatives On...
March 24, 2025
Urgent Call from World’s Cities for $86 Billion of Investment in Next Generation of Climate Infrastructure Projects
2,508 climate-related projects reported in 611 cities across 75 countries in 2024 Total reported investment needs for projects surged by 23% in 2024, reaching US$86 billion Nearly half (48%) of...
February 18, 2025
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