Following a hybrid meeting on the sides of New York City Climate Week, a dedicated expert group convened by the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) and WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities announced the forthcoming launch of the Integrity Matters for Cities, States, and Regions report in December 2023 at this year’s UN Climate Conference … read more
Flooding, cyclones and other extreme weather events caused by climate change are creating peril in Pacific cities. Not only do these extreme conditions create new issues for inhabitants, but they also exacerbate existing infrastructural issues such as traffic and waste management. To bolster local preparation for worsening conditions, a number of cities met this week … read more
Welcome to the latest edition of our Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) newsletter. We are pleased to present this extensive update to you, as it has been quite a while since our last correspondence. This edition offers a comprehensive look at the strides made by national and regional chapters of the … read more
City leaders lack financial resources to access tech to tackle climate change. EU-funded GCoM Asia Project supports Malaysian cities in climate action planning. 17 Malaysian cities participated in the two-day GCoM workshop from 14-15 June that aims to enhance knowledge of city officials on climate finance, green tech, funding mechanisms, and project development. Green technology … read more
The Ivory Coast is already grappling with the adverse effects of climate change, and has been ranked among the most vulnerable nations due to its location, economy, and level of preparedness. Nationwide, climate change threatens to push almost a million additional Ivorians into extreme poverty, increase the risk of water shortages, and to increase the … read more
