Ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, a United Nations analysis of the latest national climate plans has a clear message: the world is moving forward to tackle the climate catastrophe, but not fast enough. This ambition gap is a sobering reminder that progress must now urgently accelerate and be supported, in cities, regions, and communities … read more
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
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
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
In late August and early September 2025, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) Technical Support team carried out two complementary missions in Ivory Coast. Together, these activities are helping local and national actors move forward on ambitious forest restoration efforts by providing the technical evidence base, building institutional skills, and preparing … read more
Across the Levant, municipalities are advancing climate ambition and seeking practical ways to turn plans into investable projects that improve daily life. Local governments face acute climate risks alongside fiscal and capacity constraints, and while many have developed strong climate action plans, they often need support to translate these into bankable projects that can attract … read more