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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

Global Covenant of Mayors and UN-Habitat to Host the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference in Montréal, Canada

Montréal, Canada (13 August 2024) – With global temperatures reaching record highs and 70% of cities facing significant climate impacts, the Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24) is set to shape global discussions on climate progress by leveraging the efforts of subnational governments. Hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) and the United … read more

GCoM-Gap Fund at the Energy Finance Academy: Enabling Energy Efficiency Solutions for Southeast Asian Cities

Jakarta, Indonesia | 11 July 2024 – The GCoM-Gap Fund partnership joined cities and partners at the Energy Finance Academy in exploring financing opportunities for energy efficiency solutions in the Southeast Asian region. Organized by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, the Energy Finance Academy discussed good practices and challenges in project preparation and implementation … read more

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