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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 advance at COP30 to define the next era of climate ambition, a new joint assessment from the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy … read more
Cities and States Put Nature-Based Solutions at the Heart of Climate Action in Rio

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 Verde (CBV), and Centro Brasil no Clima (CBC) to host “Nature’s Climate Potential: Connecting Financing Opportunities for Subnational Governments.” The session brought together more than … read more

COP30: Brazil Leads a New Global Effort to Accelerate Multilevel Climate Action

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 of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change at COP30, the Government of Brazil unveiled two milestones to advance multilevel climate governance: the … read more
From Rio to Belém: Ensuring Cities Have a Seat at the COP30 Table

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 to accelerate the shift from negotiation to delivery.    Last week, the COP30 Local Leaders Forum - hosted by the COP30 Presidency and Bloomberg Philanthropies … read more

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 by UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions and GCoM Co-Chair Michael R. Bloomberg at the Local Climate Action Summit during the COP30 … read more

COP30 Local Leaders Forum Joint Outcome Statement

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 14,000 cities, towns, states, regions, and provinces across every continent, affirming their collective commitment to advancing real, on-the-ground climate solutions.   Responding to the COP30 … read more
Ahead of COP30, EU Joins CHAMP, Backing Cities and Regions as Key Partners for Boosting Climate Action and Resilience

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 the Coalition for High Ambition and Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP), signaling its commitment to leverage the key role of cities and regions to accelerate global climate … read more
Brazil, C40 Cities, and the Global Covenant of Mayors Announce New Mutirão Effort to Accelerate Urban Climate Solutions in Brazil

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, Brazil (November 2025) – Today, the Brazilian Government, Bloomberg Philanthropies, C40 Cities, and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), announced a … read more
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