[This is an excerpt from the Foreword of the editors team] The intersection of cities, climate change science, and innovation represents one of the most critical challenges—and opportunities—of our time. At this nexus lies the complexity of managing the increasingly multifaceted impacts of climate change, necessitating bold governance, innovative solutions, and collaborative approaches (Walsh et … read more

Executive Summary The urgency of sustainable finance for cities in the Global South cannot be overstated, as they face rapid urbanization and increasing climate vulnerabilities. With over half of the global population residing in cities and an even greater share expected to do so over the next three decades—mostly in the Global South—these regions are … read more

Capitalizing on the launch of Integrity Matters for CIties, States, and Regions (IM4CSTARs) at COP28 in Dubai in 2023, the Expert Group convened by GCoM and World Resources Institute (WRI) has published a working draft of Integrity Matters: GHG Target Setting Guidance for Cities, States, and Regions - aiming to present a high-integrity, fair-share approach … read more

GCoM, UN-Habitat, and Melbourne Centre for Cities launch flagship report, “Accelerating Next-Generation City Climate Action:  Findings from the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference and Update to the Global Research and Action Agenda on Cities and Climate Change Science (GRAA)” Following the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24) - co-hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and UN-Habitat in Montréal, … read more