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

​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

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

First cohort of cities and states will receive support from C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy to deliver implementation-ready climate initiatives by 2027 Curitiba, Brazil, March 24th – C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) announced the first 34 cities and two states … read more