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The Global Covenant of Mayors Welcomes Major Bloomberg Philanthropies Investment to Power Next Wave of Local Climate Action

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) welcomed continued support from Bloomberg Philanthropies to accelerate local climate leadership across its more than 13,800 cities this week. Announced by UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions and GCoM Co-Chair Michael R. Bloomberg at the Local Climate Action Summit during the COP30 … read more

COP30 Local Leaders Forum Joint Outcome Statement

COP30 Local Leaders Forum Joint Outcome Statement

Unveiled at the Local Climate Action Summit as the culminating outcome of the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, the Local Leaders Joint Statement is a declaration of support from more than 14,000 cities, towns, states, regions, and provinces across every continent, affirming their collective commitment to advancing real, on-the-ground climate solutions.   Responding to the COP30 … read more
Ahead of COP30, EU Joins CHAMP, Backing Cities and Regions as Key Partners for Boosting Climate Action and Resilience

Ahead of COP30, EU Joins CHAMP, Backing Cities and Regions as Key Partners for Boosting Climate Action and Resilience

The European Union’s endorsement reinforces the crucial role of cities and regions as key partners in delivering the Paris Agreement global goals.   The European Union (EU) has officially endorsed the Coalition for High Ambition and Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP), signaling its commitment to leverage the key role of cities and regions to accelerate global climate … read more
Brazil, C40 Cities, and the Global Covenant of Mayors Announce New Mutirão Effort to Accelerate Urban Climate Solutions in Brazil

Brazil, C40 Cities, and the Global Covenant of Mayors Announce New Mutirão Effort to Accelerate Urban Climate Solutions in Brazil

Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and facilitated by the Brazilian National Front of Mayors (FNP), the partnership will help 50 Brazilian municipalities deliver climate projects by 2027.   Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (November 2025) – Today, the Brazilian Government, Bloomberg Philanthropies, C40 Cities, and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), announced a … read more
COP30: As Global Pledges Move Forward, Cities Are Proving What Real Climate Action Looks Like. Now They Need the Funds.

COP30: As Global Pledges Move Forward, Cities Are Proving What Real Climate Action Looks Like. Now They Need the Funds.

From the Baku-to-Belém Roadmap and beyond, COP30 is a pivotal moment to mobilize climate finance, strengthen policies, and deliver real impact.   Cities are on the frontlines of the climate crisis—responsible for much of the world’s emissions yet holding the key to a sustainable and inclusive future. They are already delivering climate action at scale, … read more

GCoM and C40 Cities Launch “City Climate Compass” and First Intensive Training Cohort to Accelerate Data-Driven Action in Brazil

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and C40 Cities, in close collaboration with the Federal Government of Brazil, have announced the development of the City Climate Compass (beta version) - a pioneering digital dashboard that consolidates climate data from all 5,570 Brazilian municipalities - offering an integrated view of local greenhouse … read more
World’s Cities Seek Record $105 Billion for Climate Projects

World’s Cities Seek Record $105 Billion for Climate Projects

CDP analysis shows amount needed to fund urban climate infrastructure projects leaps from $86 billion in 2024 to $105 billion in 2025 Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions are the fastest growing sectors more than quadrupling between 2020 and 2024. London, 3 November 2025: For the first time, the world’s cities are seeking more than $100 … read more
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