Global Covenant of Mayors
for Climate & Energy

The largest global alliance for city climate leadership across the globe.

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GLOBAL PARTNERS

2024 INNOVATE4CITIES CONFERENCE

Co-hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and UN-Habitat, 10 to 12 September 2024 in Montréal, Canada, the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24) is the premier convening of leaders from academia, government, civil society, and industry at the intersection of cities, climate science, and innovation. The main objective of the conference, held at Le Westin Montréal, is to synthesize the latest knowledge and solutions that can inform the Seventh Assessment Report Cycle (AR7) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and address critical sustainability gaps through cross-sector action.

INTEGRITY MATTERS FOR CITIES, STATES, AND REGIONS

The Integrity Matters for Cities, States, and Regions report, created by a dedicated Expert Group convened by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, serves as a follow-up to the flagship HLEG Integrity Matters report launched last year at COP27. It outlines recommendations for subnational governments to ensure the credibility, accountability, and transparency of their net zero commitments while acknowledging their varied capacities and characteristics.

THE MULTILEVEL CLIMATE ACTION GUIDE FOR DECISION MAKERS

Following the launch of the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) at the Local Climate Action Summit at COP28 in Dubai, building on the latest insights and good practices from the Global Covenant of Mayors alliance, and developed in partnership with WRI Ross Center for Cities (WRI), the Multilevel Climate Action Guide for Decision-makers highlights three recommendations that can catalyze governance and action across levels of government

GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS AND ARUP RELEASE NEW REPORT, “UNLOCKING URBAN ENERGY ACCESS AND POVERTY”

Lacking access to affordable and reliable energy is a clear indication of deprivation in the daily lives of urban residents. Local governments are well aware of the urgency and benefits associated with tackling energy access and poverty. However, they frequently encounter significant and complex barriers that limit their ability to implement interventions or explore innovative solutions. To help local governments ensure access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all, GCoM and ARUP released the highly anticipated Unlocking Urban Energy Access and Poverty research and summary reports.

GULBENKIAN PRIZE FOR HUMANITY AWARDED TO THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS FOR CLIMATE & ENERGY

GCoM Co-Chairs Frans Timmermans and Mike Bloomberg to Accept Award on Organization’s Behalf.
Lisbon, Portugal (26 October 2021): Today, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), was awarded the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity along with 1M Euro to finance projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.

City Journey

From committing to monitoring and reporting, the City Journey is a step-by-step guide designed to support cities in bridging the gap from climate ambition to climate action delivery.

Stronger together

Cities and partners committed to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy share a long-term vision to combat climate change. Together, we are working towards a low-emission and climate-resilient future.

More than 12,500 cities stand ready to partner with national and international institutions to tackle both climate and economic crises through local initiatives, innovative financing models, and sustainable infrastructure.

Latest News

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

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

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

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