The preliminary findings from the report, Rapid Urbanization in Small and Medium-sized Cities: Implications for climate and energy, seek to broaden the understanding of rapid urbanization and its effects on these often overlooked cities. As small and medium-sized cities play an increasingly critical role in future urban growth, there is an urgent and strategic need … read more

A new report by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy and C40 Cities highlights how the European Union is turning climate pledges into real-world results through multilevel collaboration. Drawing on concrete examples across Europe, it shows how partnerships between national, regional, and local governments are driving climate action on the ground and … read more

Cities worldwide are moving decisively from ambition to implementation.   Each year, through CDP-ICLEI Track, they are disclosing thousands of climate projects with the potential to cut emissions, strengthen resilience, and deliver cleaner air, new jobs, and more equitable urban services. Yet significant barriers to finance, especially in emerging markets and developing economies, continue to … read more

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

The City Lighting Assessment Report, developed by the Urban Transitions Mission in collaboration with Signify and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), explores how city leaders are using lighting to accelerate climate action, enhance livability, and build resilience. “A lot of cities in the UTM cohort have been including in their … 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