Cities remain central to the climate agenda: they concentrate rising risks, trillions in exposed assets and most future growth. The third round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 3.0) shows a historic jump in how countries are internalizing this urban reality into their national contributions toward global efforts for climate change mitigation and adaptation.   Prepared … read more

Local leaders are at the forefront of climate action, shaping climate-resilient development in cities and communities worldwide. Building on findings from the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24), the Cities and Local Governments Sector Brief highlights the essential role of cities in advancing local, regional, and global climate goals. Download the report in English hereDescarga el informe … read more

Climate change disproportionately affects women, girls, and other vulnerable population groups, including people with disabilities and those living in informal settlements. Addressing inequality is essential for concrete climate action and for achieving a sustainable, just future. That's why the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) has proudly developed a Gender and Inclusion … read more

The Paris Agreement not only shifted the course of global climate diplomacy - it catalyzed a new era of bottom-up action. At the heart of that transformation were cities, states, and regions: subnational actors that recognized climate change as both an urgent and tangible threat and an opportunity to build a better, healthier, more resilient … read more

As climate change intensifies, cities and communities worldwide face increasing risks to their infrastructure. To address the urgent need for scaling up adaptation finance, the International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI), in collaboration with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), convened a series of … read more

Cities are at the heart of the fight against climate change, leading local action and inspiring global progress. To highlight the essential role of urban practitioners in advancing climate solutions, the Journal of City Climate Policy & Economy has released a special issue dedicated to “City-Led Research and Innovation for Action on Climate Change”.  Developed … read more

Executive Summary The urgency of sustainable finance for cities in the Global South cannot be overstated, as they face rapid urbanization and increasing climate vulnerabilities. With over half of the global population residing in cities and an even greater share expected to do so over the next three decades—mostly in the Global South—these regions are … read more