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Regional Governments Lead the Way: Highlights from the 2nd Consortium Green Brazil Workshop
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
GCoM Asia: Climate Action and Achievements
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
Daegu and Melbourne Tackle Greening, Heat and Climate in Cities Meet Cities
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
Unlocking Urban Energy Access and Poverty: A New Toolkit for Local Governments
Mayors Gather at IEA Summit to Advance an Inclusive Energy Transition
On April 26th 2024, Mayors Carolina Basualdo of Despeñaderos (Argentina) and Anne Hidalgo of Paris (France) convened at the inaugural IEA Global Summit on People-Centered Clean Energy Transitions in Paris, France. The two mayors joined members of governments, labor organisations, businesses, community leaders, indigenous voices, youth representatives and others in discussions around some of the … read more
Business Matchmaking in Panama, Kathmandu and Beyond
“I have met with a large number of European businesses whose solutions are relevant to the issues we face,” said Alfred Mentore, Mayor of Georgetown, Guyana, at a Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) Business Matchmaking event in Panama. Mayor Mentore’s endorsement gets to the heart of the ambition of Business Matchmaking: … read more
A New Era for the European Renovation Wave: Sharing Perspectives
On Wednesday 20 March 2024, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy joined forces with C40 Cities, Covenant of Mayors – Europe and Renovate Europe campaign for a fruitful discussion on “A new era for the European Renovation Wave”. Ahead of the European elections, this event brought together mayors, deputy mayors, business associations, … read more