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Innovate4Cities Conference set to debut on African soil in Nairobi, Kenya, calling for stronger ties between science, policy, and practice

​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

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS PARTNER TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR RESILIENT URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

High-level discussion among DFIs and city leaders lays the groundwork for new solutions to increase investment in resilient, low-carbon urban infrastructure Washington, D.C., USA, April 17, 2026 – Mayors and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) met during the World Bank Spring Meetings for the high-level roundtable “Scaling Sustainable Investment in Cities: The Role of DFIs”. Co-convened … read more

MULTILEVEL CLIMATE ACTION TURNS PLEDGES INTO RESULTS. A NEW REPORT ON THE EUROPEAN UNION’S EXPERIENCE SHOWS CONSISTENCY IS KEY

Evidence shows the EU’s  know-how to engage with cities and regions to support climate delivery, reflecting global CHAMP good practices Brussels, Belgium, March 24th – The European Union (EU)’s vast experience on multilevel governance and partnerships indicates how climate pledges can turn into real-world results through closer cooperation with cities and regions, according to a … read more

GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS BOARD WELCOMES MAYORS OF BAAKLINE, LEBANON AND BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC AS NEW REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

The Largest Global Alliance for City Climate Leadership Appoints Mayors Kamel J. Alghossainy and Emile Nakombo to its Board of Mayors and Leaders to Champion Regional Solutions and Accelerate Inclusive Climate Action BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (March  5, 2026) – Today, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) welcomed two mayors to its board … read more

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
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