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The Global Covenant of Mayors to co-convene a first-of-its-kind ‘Cities Track’ at the 2027 Adaptation Futures Conference in Cancún, Mexico

The Global Covenant of Mayors to co-convene a first-of-its-kind ‘Cities Track’ at the 2027 Adaptation Futures Conference in Cancún, Mexico

The conference will convene the top stakeholders engaged in climate adaptation innovation from scientists to local leaders, decision makers and more to network, collaborate, learn, and inspire.   Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand (October 16, 2025) – Today, as the 2025 Adaptation Futures Conference comes to a close, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & … 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
Supporting Forests in the Ivory Coast

Supporting Forests in the Ivory Coast

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

GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership, UN-Habitat, and ESCWA Collaborate on Capacity Building for Project Preparation in the Levant Region

GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership, UN-Habitat, and ESCWA Collaborate on Capacity Building for Project Preparation in the Levant Region

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

Connecting African Cities for Flood Resilience

Connecting African Cities for Flood Resilience

Urban flooding is one of the most urgent climate risks African cities face today. Last week, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM)-City Climate Finance Gap Fund Partnership team joined the Livable Cities Workshop on Integrated Management of Urban Flood Risks, co-organized by the World Bank and the French Development Agency (AFD).  … read more

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