Montréal, Canada (13 August 2024) – With global temperatures reaching record highs and 70% of cities facing significant climate impacts, the Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24) is set to shape global discussions on climate progress by leveraging the efforts of subnational governments. Hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) and the United … read more
With the Paris Agreement coming into force, and the associated commitment of 197 nations around the world, including the European Union, to limit global warming to well below 2o C, governments are beginning to understand the urgency of the climate change crisis.
Innovate4cities – a Global Climate Action Accelerator – will accelerate climate innovation and reinforce the importance of cities’ needs in national research agendas.
Sign the Edmonton Declaration – a bold call-to-action for cities of all sizes to seriously consider the role of scientific research and data in building ambitious climate action plans. The Declaration, first presented in March in Edmonton, Canada, and further developed throughout the year, brings together policymakers, scientists, businesses and city networks to create a critical new dialogue between these vital groups of climate change stakeholders.