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GCoM & Gap Fund Partner with UNDP to Support Local Governments in Moldova in Accessing Climate Finance
On 28th and 29th November 2024, representatives from 17 Local Public Authorities (LPAs) in Moldova came together in Chișinău for a two-day workshop on mobilizing financial resources for climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) and the … read more
COP29 Wrap-Up: Local Leaders, Global Impact – Advancing Climate Action Through Collaboration
That’s a wrap on COP29! From November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan and online, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) co-organized and participated in 20+ events across the COP29 venue – gathering local leaders, partners, and stakeholders for an inspiring series of events focused on local climate solutions, research … read more
Exploring Urban Climate Finance in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
City climate ambition could reduce the gap between national commitments and a 1.5oC pathway globally by up to 40%, new GCoM research suggests
Updated projections from the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) in partnership with Arup indicate that – based on current near-term targets and current nationally determined contributions (NDCs) – cities committed to climate action could achieve up to 40% of the global emissions reduction gap between NDCs and a 1.5°C pathway by 2030. This potential – … read more
GCoM at WUF12: Empowering cities in the fight against climate change
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) proudly participated in the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) held in Cairo from November 4-8, 2024. Hosted by UN-Habitat, this important event emphasized the critical role of cities in driving tangible climate action. GCoM’s active engagement included a series of impactful sessions dedicated to actionable … read more
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy at COP29
Join the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Follow us and our partners for two weeks of events, discussions, and dialogues focused on city climate action. Below is a list of events that GCoM is co-organizing or participating in, where you can join the conversation in person—or, … read more