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GCoM at WUF12: Empowering cities in the fight against climate change

GCoM at WUF12: Empowering cities in the fight against climate change

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) proudly participated in the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) held in Cairo from November 4-8, 2024. Hosted by UN-Habitat, this important event emphasized the critical role of cities in driving tangible climate action. GCoM’s active engagement included a series of impactful sessions dedicated to actionable … read more

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy at COP29

Join the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Follow us and our partners for two weeks of events, discussions, and dialogues focused on city climate action. Below is a list of events that GCoM is co-organizing or participating in, where you can join the conversation in person—or, … read more

Addressing Rampant Climate Disinformation

Climate disinformation and misinformation have turned into major challenges for city officials engaged in climate action by undermining trust in institutions and leaders. Falsehoods and lies undermine public support for action, discredit efforts for change, create confusion, and sow mistrust for climate solutions. The aim of disinformation is to erode public support for change at … read more
Join GCoM at the World Urban Forum

Join GCoM at the World Urban Forum

At the 12th World Urban Forum (#WUF12), the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) will host and co-host a series of high-impact events on advancing urban climate action. From November 5-8, GCoM sessions will emphasize the critical role of cities in tackling climate challenges, offer hands-on learning opportunities, and foster collaboration across … read more

GCoM Partners with Smart City Expo World Congress 2024

Barcelona, 5th to 7th November 2024 The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) is proud to announce its partnership with the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024. As the world’s largest global alliance for city climate leadership, uniting over 13,000 cities and local governments, GCoM continues to support cities worldwide in defining … read more

Gap Fund Hosts Webinar For Cities in the MENA Region

Gap Fund Hosts Webinar For Cities in the MENA Region

On September 10, 2024, the GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership hosted an awareness raising webinar for cities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to introduce the City Climate Finance Gap Fund (Gap Fund). The event attracted a diverse audience of local government representatives, climate action practitioners, and regional partners (total of 55 participants), emphasizing … read more

Accelerating Local Climate Action Through Partnerships: Session at Innovate4Cities Conference Unpacks the Climate Project Journey

Accelerating Local Climate Action Through Partnerships: Session at Innovate4Cities Conference Unpacks the Climate Project Journey

The recent Innovate4Cities Conference in Montreal brought together a wide array of professionals and city officials to discuss how to advance climate action in cities. The session “Accelerating Local Climate Action through Partnerships: Navigating the Urban Project Lifecycle with the Global Covenant of Mayors and the City Climate Finance Gap Fund” was a powerful example … read more

7-8 October: UTM Global Innovation Summit 2024

Join the Urban Transition Mission in Brussels, Belgium, on 7-8 October 2024, for the second edition of the UTM Global Innovation Summit, supported by the European Commission, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), the Covenant of Mayors Eastern Partnership (CoM East), and the Urban Transitions Mission Centre (UTMC). This high-level gathering will bring UTM … read more
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