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The Multilevel Climate Action Playbook Second Edition

The Multilevel Climate Action Playbook Second Edition is a follow-up to the Multilevel Climate Action Playbook for Local and Regional Governments published in November 2021, which recommended key elements of an enabling environment that can weave climate ambition and action of local and regional governments into Party policy developments. This second edition of the Playbook … read more
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February 19, 2025

Massively scaling finance for subnational climate action: C40 and GCoM launch guidance at gathering of African leaders

The report offers strategies on how national governments can scale up climate action increasing finance for local governments  C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) released a report, on Wednesday 19 February, during the Green and Resilient Urbanshift Africa Forum 2025, in Nairobi, titled How National Governments Can Increase … read more

February 17, 2025

Open letter to African Ministers of Finance by mayors and governors of African cities

Mayors and governors have signed the following open letter directed at African Ministers of Finance during the Green & Resilient UrbanShift Africa Forum in Nairobi, Kenya: Dear Honourable Ministers, As mayors and governors of cities across Africa, we are issuing a collective call for urgent and collaborative action to unlock the finance we need to … read more

Towards COP30: Cities to Play an Even More Central Role in Global Climate Action
February 13, 2025

Towards COP30: Cities to Play an Even More Central Role in Global Climate Action

Panel on the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships for Climate Action (CHAMP) was a highlight at the Federal Government’s Meeting of New Mayors The Meeting of New Mayors, on Wednesday February 12th in Brasília, highlighted the central role of cities in Brazil’s climate strategy and the essential part they can play in the global … read more

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December 9, 2024

From Tackling the Energy Crisis to Implementing the European Green Deal: Seizing the Power of Multilevel Governance through Building Retrofits

Delivering the European Green Deal and the 2030 climate and energy targets is not a matter of compliance with a specific piece of legislation but an opportunity to ensure that Europe addresses many challenges at the same time, showcasing leadership towards greater climate ambition that leaves no one behind. This is especially important, taking into … read more
November 20, 2024

Exploring Urban Climate Finance in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

Following a white paper launch at COP28 in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Global Covenant of Mayors and the UNESCO Chair on Urban Resilience at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU.Resilience) have delivered an update to their findings on the urban climate finance … read more
November 20, 2024

Draft for consultation of Integrity Matters: Greenhouse gas (GHG) Target Setting Guidance for Cities, States, and Regions

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

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Urgent Call from World’s Cities for $86 Billion of Investment in Next Generation of Climate Infrastructure Projects
February 18, 2025

Urgent Call from World’s Cities for $86 Billion of Investment in Next Generation of Climate Infrastructure Projects

2,508 climate-related projects reported in 611 cities across 75 countries in 2024  Total reported investment needs for projects surged by 23% in 2024, reaching US$86 billion  Nearly half (48%) of projects remain in early development stages, requiring technical and financial support  Top global sectors of projects seeking financing are buildings & energy efficiency, transport and … read more

November 20, 2024

GCoM Launches Package of New Partnerships and Resources at COP29 to Accelerate Multilevel Climate Action

The launch builds on GCoM’s ongoing work to support mayors and equip governments with the resources and information they need to achieve ambitious climate goals across all levels of government.  Baku, Azerbaijan (November 20, 2024) – Today at COP29, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) alliance launched a package of new … read more

November 16, 2024

Mayors from G20 Countries Call for $800 Billion Annual Public Investment towards Climate Action in Cities by 2030

Mayors at the U20 Summit, the urban track of the G20, called for urban-focused public investment to help close the global emissions gap needed to meet the 1.5°C target  Rio de Janeiro, November 16, 2024 – Today, at the Urban20 (U20) Summit, nearly 60 mayors and urban leaders, including mayors from the Global Covenant of … read more

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May 10, 2021

Racing Toward a Climate Neutral Europe

FAQ on Race to Zero, Race to Resilience, and new Covenant Europe commitments Cities Race to Zero and Covenant of Mayors - Europe: A Quick Guide for European Cities Interview with Giorgia Rambelli, ICLEI Europe Coordinator, Climate Policy and Energy Governance
February 19, 2021

Cities May Be Our Greatest Hope in the Face of Climate Change and the Pandemic

BY ANNE HIDALGO AND WILLIAM PEDUTO Anne Hidalgo is the mayor of Paris, France and a board member of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, the world’s largest global alliance for city climate leadership. William Peduto is the mayor of Pittsburgh, Penn., and a board member of the Global Covenant of Mayors … read more

October 10, 2019

Google offers tool for cities to measure emissions

A tool Google offered in the US to help cities measure pollution and emissions levels is now available in Europe. It compiles transport and building data from Google Maps with publicly available information about emissions Google will initially offer the tool to Birmingham, Manchester, Wolverhampton and Coventry, Dublin and Copenhagen. It plans to add more … read more

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