The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and UN-Habitat invite expressions of interest to host the 2028 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C28) by 4 November 2026. Cities and local governments are where the impacts of climate change are most acutely felt – and the epicenters of commitments turned into action. But cities cannot act … read more
Nairobi, 25 June 2026 – The 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C26) concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, after four days of exchange, collaboration and partnership-building aimed at accelerating climate action in cities. Marking a historic first as the Conference landed on the African continent, I4C26 brought together city and national government leaders, researchers, practitioners, businesses, civil society, youth … read more
Understanding the impact of the largest alliance of cities taking climate action BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (June 24, 2026) – This year marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM). To celebrate a decade of helping cities translate global climate commitments into local action, here are ten … read more
The urban climate finance gap is not a shortage of ideas; it is a shortage of pathways from ideas to investment. This message was made clear by Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif during her opening remarks at the session Innovative Models to Unlock Finance for Climate-Resilient Housing and Basic Services in Intermediary Cities co-organized by the … read more
New Delhi, India – The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM)–City Climate Finance Gap Fund Partnership teamed up with GIZ India and ICLEI South Asia in delivering a training to strengthen the capacity of Indian cities to develop bankable nature-based solutions and climate-resilient infrastructure projects. The training was held as part of … read more