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

GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership Showcases Leadership at the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanization Forum 2025

It was a productive week for the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy–City Climate Finance Gap Fund Partnership team at the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanization Forum (ASUF 2025) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team not only co-organized a high-level panel with ICLEI and the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), but also led … read more

Connecting projects and financing: tools for Brazilian states’ climate action

Portuguese version below Subnational climate financing is essential to accelerate climate action in Brazil, but state governments face challenges in structuring projects and identifying support opportunities for their implementation. The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM)–City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) Partnership plays a strategic role as a link between the … read more

Karatay to Receive Gap Fund Support Following Strong Collaboration with GCoM–Gap Fund Partnership

The City of Karatay in Türkiye is taking a major step toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. On 29 July 2025, the City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund) officially approved Karatay’s Expression of Interest (EOI) for the project Innovative Energy Efficiency Solutions in Karatay. The project will receive technical assistance to transform its early-stage ideas … read more

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