One year after COP30, in Belém, cities across Brazil have already begun turning climate commitments into action. Brasilia, Brazil, 5 November 2026 – Across different regions of the country, mayors are turning targets into projects, transforming transport, waste management, and the use of public funds and preparedness for the impacts of climate change, in a … read more
Recognizing the need for public-private collaboration to deliver on more than 200,000 climate actions reported by its 14,000+ signatories, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) introduces new strategic actions, partnerships and resources to help cities and local governments of all sizes accelerate climate action at speed and scale through stronger business … read more
At its UTM Global Innovation Summit in Viladecans, Spain, the Urban Transitions Mission announces new city members, expanded collaboration programmes and practical tools to accelerate people-centred, net-zero urban transitions. VILADECANS, SPAIN (3 November 2026) – The Urban Transitions Mission (UTM), a global initiative co-led by the European Commission and the Global Covenant of Mayors for … read more
World’s Largest City Climate Alliance Appoints Mayor V.K. Minimol, Mayor Claudio Castro, and Mayor Aleksandra Dulkiewicz to Expand Regional Leadership Across South Asia, Latin America, and Europe BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (October 12, 2026) – Today, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM), the largest global alliance for city climate leadership built upon the … read more
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