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From Paris to Belém: A Decade of Local Climate Leadership

The Paris Agreement not only shifted the course of global climate diplomacy - it catalyzed a new era of bottom-up action. At the heart of that transformation were cities, states, and regions: subnational actors that recognized climate change as both an urgent and tangible threat and an opportunity to build a better, healthier, more resilient … read more

Cape Town forum connects African cities with funding partners and technical expertise for climate action

June 3-5, 2025. Three-day event brings together 27 cities, 12 companies, and technical and financial partners to accelerate climate project development. The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) and the GCoM-Gap Fund partnership hosted the Regional Climate Action Project Implementation Forum in collaboration with the African Development Bank, the Covenant of Mayors … read more

Armenian Cities Receive Guidance on Accessing Climate Finance Through Gap Fund

Armenian Cities Receive Guidance on Accessing Climate Finance Through Gap Fund

On 8 May 2025, Armenian municipalities participated in the dedicated webinar “The Gap Fund: Supporting Armenian Municipalities Towards Climate Finance”. Organized by the GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership team, the event brought together municipal representatives, urban planners, and DRR practitioners from across Armenia to walk them through the ways they can access technical assistance for low-carbon, climate-resilient … read more

TOWARDS COP30 AND BEYOND: NATIONAL AND SUBNATIONAL LEADERS UNITE TO ADVANCE CLIMATE ACTION

Copenhagen Climate Ministerial advances innovative climate solutions at first ever meeting with subnational governments Copenhagen, Denmark (7 May 2025) - COP30 CEO, Ana Toni, joined national and subnational government leaders at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial to discuss the role of the CHAMP Coalition in delivering high-impact outcomes through urban climate initiatives.  The Roundtable “The CHAMP … read more

AS THE NEW CO-CHAIR OF THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS, EUROPEAN COMMISSION EVP TERESA RIBERA WANTS TO STIMULATE AND SUPPORT MORE CLIMATE AMBITION AND RESILIENCE OF CITIES 

Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Appointed the Newest Co-Chair of the Global Covenant of Mayors to Provide Strategic Direction for Cities and Initiatives Brussels, Belgium (30 April 2025) – Today, during the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) Board Meeting, GCoM was delighted … read more

Egyptian Governorates Advance Climate Project Planning at Luxor Training Event

On April 13-15, 2025, ten governorates and local authorities from across Egypt gathered in Luxor, Egypt, for an intensive training session on climate finance and the early-stage project preparation of climate projects. Organized by the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM)–Gap Fund Partnership in collaboration with the Clima-Med/Covenant of Mayors for the Mediterranean (CoM Med) projects, … read more
Resilient Green Cities Summit in Brasília Showcases Climate Finance Opportunities for Brazilian Subnational Governments

Resilient Green Cities Summit in Brasília Showcases Climate Finance Opportunities for Brazilian Subnational Governments

The first “Resilient Green Cities Meeting” (1º Encontro de Cidades Verdes Resilientes) took place in Brasília on March 27–28, 2025, bringing together key stakeholders from across Brazil to advance climate action at the subnational level. Organized by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Cities of Brazil in partnership with C40 and Global Covenant … read more

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