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GCoM and C40 Cities Launch “City Climate Compass” and First Intensive Training Cohort to Accelerate Data-Driven Action in Brazil
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and C40 Cities, in close collaboration with the Federal Government of Brazil, have announced the development of the City Climate Compass (beta version) - a pioneering digital dashboard that consolidates climate data from all 5,570 Brazilian municipalities - offering an integrated view of local greenhouse … read more
World’s Cities Seek Record $105 Billion for Climate Projects

World’s Cities Seek Record $105 Billion for Climate Projects
CDP analysis shows amount needed to fund urban climate infrastructure projects leaps from $86 billion in 2024 to $105 billion in 2025 Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions are the fastest growing sectors more than quadrupling between 2020 and 2024. London, 3 November 2025: For the first time, the world’s cities are seeking more than $100 … read more
Cities Discover New Ways to Unlock Climate Finance with the GCoM–Gap Fund Partnership at the 2025 International Mayors Forum

Cities Discover New Ways to Unlock Climate Finance with the GCoM–Gap Fund Partnership at the 2025 International Mayors Forum

At this year’s International Mayors Forum in Toyota City, Japan, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM)–City Climate Finance Gap Fund team ran an interactive Learning Session focused on one of the toughest challenges cities face: turning climate ambition into finance-ready projects. Held from 14-16 October and co-hosted by the United Nations … read more

The Oceania Pilot of the GCoM Climate Innovation Readiness Navigator

The Oceania Pilot of the GCoM Climate Innovation Readiness Navigator
GCoM and University of Melbourne Complete Successful Pilot of Climate Innovation Readiness Navigator in Oceania   Achieving a net-zero, resilient, and just urban future requires rapid and transformative climate action. That action depends on robust evidence that supports the decisions and actions that local practitioners and officials take. The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate … read more
GCoM-City Climate Finance Gap Fund Partnership: A Year in Review

GCoM-City Climate Finance Gap Fund Partnership: A Year in Review

In September, the City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) marked another anniversary, and its partnership with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) continues to help cities move closer to their climate goals. Over the past year, the Partnership with GCoM broadened its global reach, enabling more cities to translate their … read more

Uzbek Cities Accelerate Climate Action with Global Support at Green Buildings Forum

Uzbek Cities Accelerate Climate Action with Global Support at Green Buildings Forum

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 7 October 2025 – The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) joined Uzbek leaders and international partners today at the 2nd Green Buildings Forum in Tashkent, spotlighting the rapid progress of cities developing Climate Action Plans (CAPs) and new initiatives to translate plans into concrete projects. GCoM reaffirmed its support … read more

Building stronger pipelines of climate projects through well-structured concept notes

Building stronger pipelines of climate projects through well-structured concept notes
Portuguese version below The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM)–City Climate Finance Gap Fund Partnership team, in collaboration with the Green Brazil Consortium (CBV) and the Brazil Climate Center (CBC), is supporting state governments through a series of capacity-building sessions designed to strengthen access to technical assistance and climate finance. The third … read more
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