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Gap Fund session at WUF12 highlights the power of partnerships for climate action

Gap Fund session at WUF12 highlights the power of partnerships for climate action

Cairo, November 2024 – At the World Urban Forum 12 (WUF12) in Cairo, the session titled “Fostering Climate Action at the Local Level: Learning from Ambitious Cities and Strong Partnerships” explored how partnerships and local expertise are essential in addressing today’s climate challenges. Moderated by Melissa Kerim, Engagement Lead for Africa at the GCOM-Gap Fund … read more

Accelerating Next-Generation City Climate Action: Findings from the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference and Update to the Global Research and Action Agenda on Cities and Climate Change Science (GRAA)

GCoM, UN-Habitat, and Melbourne Centre for Cities launch flagship report, “Accelerating Next-Generation City Climate Action:  Findings from the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference and Update to the Global Research and Action Agenda on Cities and Climate Change Science (GRAA)” Following the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24) - co-hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and UN-Habitat in Montréal, … read more

Empowering Cities, Transforming Futures

Cities play a crucial role in driving climate action and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. While global commitments provide direction, local governments need targeted support to turn their climate plans into concrete projects. This publication, a collaborative effort by the City Climate Finance Gap Fund, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & … read more
Scaling Urban Nature-Based Solutions through Green Finance: Key Insights from the GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership at COP16

Scaling Urban Nature-Based Solutions Through Green Finance: Key Insights from the GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership at COP16

At the recent COP16 on Biodiversity in Cali, Colombia, key takeaways emerged from the side-event, “Green Financing for Subnational Governments: Expanding Urban Solutions for Nature-Based Solutions (NbS),” held on October 25th. This session underscored how the identification of co-benefits and investment risks, authorities’ leadership, and stakeholders’ engagement are crucial for driving urban solutions that leverage … read more

Addressing Rampant Climate Disinformation

Climate disinformation and misinformation have turned into major challenges for city officials engaged in climate action by undermining trust in institutions and leaders. Falsehoods and lies undermine public support for action, discredit efforts for change, create confusion, and sow mistrust for climate solutions. The aim of disinformation is to erode public support for change at … read more

Empowering Cities for a Sustainable Future: Workshop on Renewable Energies and Climate Action in Tunisia

French version below From October 23-25, 2024, the GCOM-Gap Fund Partnership, in collaboration with GIZ and the Connective Cities initiative, held a workshop in Tunis, Tunisia, focused on renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions for Tunisian cities. Representatives from about 20 Tunisian cities and one representative from Dakar, Senegal gained valuable insights into developing and financing … read more

Join GCoM at the World Urban Forum

GCoM-Gap Fund Sessions in Cairo for WUF12

The GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership is excited to participate in World Urban Forum 12 (WUF12) this November in Cairo. As part of this global event hosted by UN-Habitat, we are hosting a partner-led session and joining various networking sessions, training events, and panels to enhance awareness on climate finance and project preparation for cities worldwide. Featured … read more

Join GCoM at the World Urban Forum

Join GCoM at the World Urban Forum

At the 12th World Urban Forum (#WUF12), the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) will host and co-host a series of high-impact events on advancing urban climate action. From November 5-8, GCoM sessions will emphasize the critical role of cities in tackling climate challenges, offer hands-on learning opportunities, and foster collaboration across … read more

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