New York (September 23, 2026) — Vice President Sara Aagesen today announced Spain’s endorsement of the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action during Climate Week NYC, strengthening the growing coalition of national governments working with cities and regions to accelerate climate action. With Spain’s endorsement, CHAMP now brings together 78 countries … read more
TRACE takes first place in this year’s edition, which drew nearly 700 registrations and 75 projects, and will now move toward exploring a real-world city pilot Cambridge, United Kingdom, 23 September 2026 — Project TRACE, developed by a team from the United States and Cameroon, is the winner of the 2026 AI x City Climate … read more
Supported by the Brazil Mutirão program, Amazonian municipalities are developing climate plans and concrete projects through an unprecedented partnership between local governments, the Federal Government and international networks On September 5, Brazil celebrates Amazon Day, a commemorative date aimed at raising awareness around the world of the importance of preserving the planet’s largest tropical rainforest. … read more
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy and partners invite innovators worldwide to tackle real urban climate challenges and develop AI-assisted solutions with potential for real-world testing and deployment Brussels, Belgium, 24 August 2026 — The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), through its Innovate4Cities initiative and together with the … read more
New Subnational Advisory Council marks the first time national governments within CHAMP formally integrate subnational leaders’ perspectives and experiences into the coalition’s decision-making structure London, June 25th – The Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action announced the creation of its new Subnational Advisory Council, marking a historic step forward in strengthening … read more
GCoM marks a decade of climate action with a coalition of 14,000+ cities across 150 countries, representing 1.3 billion people and projected to collectively reduce emissions by 4.5 GtCO2e by 2050 New partnership with Global Solar Council targets 300 million rooftop solar systems by 2030 Gap Fund partnership extended to mid-2027 for a total funding … read more
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 global stage to spearhead the fight for climate-resilient cities. From 21-24 June 2026, the capital city will host the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C26), marking the … read more
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 months after COP30, the Brazil Mutirão program – a joint initiative between C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) … read more