Of all the emissions caused by traditional cars, an estimated 30% is emitted after the journey is over – cars emit let out 8 million metric tons of CO2 annually while searching for parking. This issue is ubiquitous across the world’s cities, but for Shimla, India, local geography and historic heritage make it particularly acute. … read more
Emerging technologies are transforming industries at a rapid pace, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the forefront of this revolution. From reshaping how we use transportation to optimizing complex systems like energy and healthcare, AI has demonstrated its potential to address the world’s most pressing issues. But have you ever considered how AI could revolutionize climate … read more
On July 10th, the GCoM – Gap Fund Partnership team for Latin America and the Caribbean delivered the workshop ‘Linking the subnational level to climate finance’ within the framework of the 2nd working meeting of the Consortium Green Brazil in Rio de Janeiro. The Consortium brings together the Environment Secretaries of 25 Brazilian State governments … read more
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) has been driving significant climate action in Asia, as well as picking up insights and best practices that can benefit cities across the world. With 241 signatory cities across eight countries, representing over 250 million people, GCoM Asia has built up a formidable store of … read more
The exchange visits between Melbourne, Australia, and Daegu, South Korea, under the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) Cities Meet Cities initiative have highlighted several key themes in climate action and sustainable urban development. Both cities have made significant strides toward their climate goals, sharing focuses on renewable energy, adaptation to climate change, and water management. … read more