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COP30: Brazil Leads a New Global Effort to Accelerate Multilevel Climate Action
UN SECRETARY GENERAL RECEIVES LOCAL LEADERS’ JOINT OUTCOME STATEMENT DURING COP30 WORLD LEADERS SUMMIT
The statement is the final outcome from the Local Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro – a declaration of support from thousands of cities, towns, and regions to their national governments to advance real, on-the-ground climate solutions Thousands of mayors and regional leaders from across the globe have issued a united call for national governments … read more
World’s Cities Seek Record $105 Billion for Climate Projects
Winners Announced at the 2025 AI x City Climate Action Hackathon at Climate Week NYC Hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and NY Climate Exchange
Two Teams Awarded for Transformative AI-Powered Urban Climate Solutions New York City, New York (September 23, 2025) — The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) has unveiled the winners of the 2025 AI x City Climate Action Forum and Hackathon, held during Climate Week NYC in partnership with the New York Climate … read more
2025 AI x City Climate Action Hackathon at Climate Week NYC for Urban Climate Solutions, Hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and New York Climate Exchange
Two winning teams to be announced at the forum, unveiling AI-powered solutions that can transform energy access and accelerate city-led climate action. New York City, New York (September 17, 2025) — On September 22, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) and The New York Climate Exchange (The Exchange) will host the … read more
LORD MAYOR OF MELBOURNE NICK REECE JOINS BOARD OF THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS FOR CLIMATE & ENERGY
The Largest Global Alliance for City Climate Leadership Appoints Lord Mayor Nick Reece to its Board of Mayors and Leaders to Accelerate Multilevel Climate Solutions MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (August 28, 2025) – Today, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) – the world’s largest alliance of mayors for climate, representing more than 13,500 … read more
Morocco Takes the Lead in Unlocking Urban Climate Finance
Chefchaouen Local Climate Finance Forum calls for scaled, urgent, and people-centered investment to deliver local climate solutions Chefchaouen, Morocco (9th July, 2025) – The City of Chefchaouen hosted a high-level event on Urban Climate Finance on July 8 and 9, convening national and local leaders, international institutions, and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to spotlight the … read more