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Scaling Urban Nature-Based Solutions through Green Finance: Key Insights from the GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership at COP16

Scaling Urban Nature-Based Solutions Through Green Finance: Key Insights from the GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership at COP16

At the recent COP16 on Biodiversity in Cali, Colombia, key takeaways emerged from the side-event, “Green Financing for Subnational Governments: Expanding Urban Solutions for Nature-Based Solutions (NbS),” held on October 25th. This session underscored how the identification of co-benefits and investment risks, authorities’ leadership, and stakeholders’ engagement are crucial for driving urban solutions that leverage … 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

Empowering Cities for a Sustainable Future: Workshop on Renewable Energies and Climate Action in Tunisia

French version below From October 23-25, 2024, the GCOM-Gap Fund Partnership, in collaboration with GIZ and the Connective Cities initiative, held a workshop in Tunis, Tunisia, focused on renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions for Tunisian cities. Representatives from about 20 Tunisian cities and one representative from Dakar, Senegal gained valuable insights into developing and financing … read more

Join GCoM at the World Urban Forum

GCoM-Gap Fund Sessions in Cairo for WUF12

The GCoM-Gap Fund Partnership is excited to participate in World Urban Forum 12 (WUF12) this November in Cairo. As part of this global event hosted by UN-Habitat, we are hosting a partner-led session and joining various networking sessions, training events, and panels to enhance awareness on climate finance and project preparation for cities worldwide. Featured … 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

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