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Brazil, C40 Cities, and the Global Covenant of Mayors Announce New Mutirão Effort to Accelerate Urban Climate Solutions in Brazil

Brazil, C40 Cities, and the Global Covenant of Mayors Announce New Mutirão Effort to Accelerate Urban Climate Solutions in Brazil

Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and facilitated by the Brazilian National Front of Mayors (FNP), the partnership will help 50 Brazilian municipalities deliver climate projects by 2027.   Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (November 2025) – Today, the Brazilian Government, Bloomberg Philanthropies, C40 Cities, and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), announced a … read more
COP30: As Global Pledges Move Forward, Cities Are Proving What Real Climate Action Looks Like. Now They Need the Funds.

COP30: As Global Pledges Move Forward, Cities Are Proving What Real Climate Action Looks Like. Now They Need the Funds.

From the Baku-to-Belém Roadmap and beyond, COP30 is a pivotal moment to mobilize climate finance, strengthen policies, and deliver real impact.   Cities are on the frontlines of the climate crisis—responsible for much of the world’s emissions yet holding the key to a sustainable and inclusive future. They are already delivering climate action at scale, … read more

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

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