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7-8 October: UTM Global Innovation Summit 2024

Join the Urban Transition Mission in Brussels, Belgium, on 7-8 October 2024, for the second edition of the UTM Global Innovation Summit, supported by the European Commission, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), the Covenant of Mayors Eastern Partnership (CoM East), and the Urban Transitions Mission Centre (UTMC). This high-level gathering will bring UTM … read more
Parking a Win for GCoM Business Matchmaking

Parking a Win for GCoM Business Matchmaking

Of all the emissions caused by traditional cars, an estimated 30% is emitted after the journey is over – cars emit let out 8 million metric tons of CO2 annually while searching for parking. This issue is ubiquitous across the world’s cities, but for Shimla, India, local geography and historic heritage make it particularly acute. … read more

Launch of New Climate Innovation Navigator and Enhanced Data Portal at I4C24, Empowering Cities to Drive Climate Action

Launch of Climate Innovation Navigator and Advanced GHG Tracking Capabilities at I4C24, Engaging 2,000+ Participants Across 200+ Sessions from 100+ Countries,  Montréal, CA (September 13, 2024) – The 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24) concluded after three days of dynamic knowledge sharing and collaboration among over 2,000 participants in Montréal and online. Co-hosted by the Global Covenant … read more

Harnessing AI for Urban Resilience: AI x City Climate Action Hackathon Unveils Innovative Solutions for Brazilian Cities

Harnessing AI for Urban Resilience: AI x City Climate Action Hackathon Unveils Innovative Solutions for Brazilian Cities

Emerging technologies are transforming industries at a rapid pace, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the forefront of this revolution. From reshaping how we use transportation to optimizing complex systems like energy and healthcare, AI has demonstrated its potential to address the world’s most pressing issues. But have you ever considered how AI could revolutionize climate … read more

The Montréal Call to Action on Cities, Climate Research and Governance

The Montréal Call to Action on Cities, Climate Research and Governance was launched at the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference in Montréal, Canada as a major conference outcome. The Montréal Call to Action is supported by over 100 practitioners from business, research and civil society. The Call to Action aims to accelerate climate action by making science, … read more

GCoM & Arup Launch the Climate Innovation Readiness Navigator for Cities and Local Governments for Accelerated Urban Climate Action

Achieving a net-zero, resilient, and just urban future within a 1.5°C global temperature increase requires rapid and transformative climate action. The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), in partnership with Arup, has developed the ‘Climate Innovation Readiness Navigator for Cities and Local Governments’ (CIRN) to help cities assess and enhance their readiness … read more
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