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Innovate4Cities Conference set to debut on African soil in Nairobi, Kenya, calling for stronger ties between science, policy, and practice
Nairobi, Kenya (21 May 2026) — Following the devastating March floods that displaced over 35,000 people across Kenya and exposed the vulnerability of urban infrastructure, Nairobi is stepping onto the...
May 21, 2026
SIX MONTHS AFTER COP30, BRAZILIAN GOVERNMENT CELEBRATES PROGRESS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH C40 AND GCoM THROUGH THE BRAZIL MUTIRÃO PROGRAM
Among the initiatives of Mutirão is the Climate Compass, an AI-based tool that supports cities in decision-making for climate action based on data Brasília, Brazil, May 8, 2026 – Six...
May 8, 2026
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS PARTNER TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR RESILIENT URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
High-level discussion among DFIs and city leaders lays the groundwork for new solutions to increase investment in resilient, low-carbon urban infrastructure Washington, D.C., USA, April 17, 2026 – Mayors and...
April 17, 2026
BRAZIL ANNOUNCES MORE THAN 30 CITIES AND REGIONS WILL ACCELERATE CLIMATE ACTION PROJECTS THROUGH MUTIRÃO PROGRAM
First cohort of cities and states will receive support from C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy to deliver implementation-ready climate initiatives by 2027 Curitiba,...
March 24, 2026
MULTILEVEL CLIMATE ACTION TURNS PLEDGES INTO RESULTS. A NEW REPORT ON THE EUROPEAN UNION’S EXPERIENCE SHOWS CONSISTENCY IS KEY
Evidence shows the EU’s know-how to engage with cities and regions to support climate delivery, reflecting global CHAMP good practices Brussels, Belgium, March 24th – The European Union (EU)’s vast...
March 24, 2026
GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS BOARD WELCOMES MAYORS OF BAAKLINE, LEBANON AND BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC AS NEW REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
The Largest Global Alliance for City Climate Leadership Appoints Mayors Kamel J. Alghossainy and Emile Nakombo to its Board of Mayors and Leaders to Champion Regional Solutions and Accelerate Inclusive...
March 5, 2026
Belém to Receive Gap Fund Support for Nature-Based Climate Solutions, Paving the Way for Future Large-Scale Investments
The City of Belém, host of COP30 and capital of Pará in the Brazilian Amazon, is taking a decisive step toward a more climate-resilient and sustainable future. During the COP30...
December 10, 2025
Cities Prove What’s Possible When Action Meets Implementation
A new joint assessment from GCoM and C40 Cities reveals strong and accelerating growth in local climate implementation across CHAMP-endorsing countries. Belém, Brazil (20 November 2025) – As negotiations...
November 20, 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
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
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