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Non-profit Organizations
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The largest global alliance of cities transitioning to a climate resilient economy.
About us
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) is the largest global alliance for city climate leadership, uniting a global coalition of over 13,000 cities and local governments. The cities and partners of GCoM share a long-term vision of supporting voluntary action to combat climate change and towards a resilient and low-emission society. GCoM serves cities and local governments by mobilizing and supporting ambitious, measurable, planned climate and energy action in their communities by working with city/regional networks, national governments and other partners to achieve our vision. Led today by UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael R. Bloomberg and the European Commission, the coalition comprises cities across 6 continents and 144 countries, representing over 1 billion people or 13% of the global population. Learn more at: www.globalcovenantofmayors.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Brussels, Brussels Region
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2017
Specialties
Collaborate4Climate, climate action, and cities & climate
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Employees at Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM)
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We are at a pivotal moment in history! If we are to tackle climate change and achieve a net-zero, resilient, and just urban future within a 1.5°C global temperature increase, we need to act NOW. 🏙️ It's crucial to rethink the role cities will play in shaping a sustainable world. And who better to lead the charge than those at the helm - our mayors. Join us to turbocharge city #ClimateAction! 👇
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🌍 Do you live in a city? Home looks different for each of us, but more than half of the world's population calls a city home. By 2050, that number will soar to 70%. Cities are not just where we live—they're the building blocks of our future. 🏙️ As we face the growing challenges of climate change, it's crucial to rethink the role cities will play in shaping a sustainable world. And who better to lead the charge than those at the helm—our mayors. 🌱 Introducing the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), a global alliance of city leaders dedicated to combating climate change and building a resilient future for all. 👉 Follow their work to stay updated on how they're driving the change we need, one city at a time. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gmcihwr❤️ Thank you so much to with incredible team that came together to work on this film: Executive Producers: Alice Aedy, Joi Lee, Global Covenant of Mayors Producers: Benjamin Jance IV, Melanija TacconiDirector & Video Editor: Paolina StefaniArt Director & Motion Graphic Designer: Josephine ChoyProducer: Izzy SasadaSocial Media Producer: Hassan RajaSound Designer & Composer: Max BalinLine Producer: Chloe PuttockVoice Over: Joi Lee #Cities #ClimateChange #Leadership - Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) reposted this
At the U20, local leaders emphasized the need for $800 USD billion in annual public investment by 2030 to secure a sustainable and resilient urban future. This message is more than a number—it’s a lifeline for cities, where 70% are already feeling the impacts of climate change - deadly floods to droughts, heatwaves and loss of homes. At COP29, UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach will acknowledge the need for climate finance during the Ministerial Meetings on Urbanization and Climate Change, which include four focused High Level Roundtables driving actionable solutions: 📅 Wednesday, 20 November at #COP29🔹 09:00 - 10:30 | Plenary Hall 2, Caspian High-Level Opening on Multilevel Climate Action 🔹 11:00 - 12:30 | Area C, Hirkan Roundtable 1: Green Construction & Energy Efficiency in Buildings 🔹 11:00 - 12:30 | Area C, Mugham Roundtable 2: Greening Urban Transport 🔹 13:00 - 14:30 | Area C, Hirkan Roundtable 3: Nature, Health & Resilience in Cities 🔹 13:00 - 14:30 | Area C, Mugham Roundtable 4: Financing Urban Climate Action Join us as we connect global ambition with local action to create a better urban future. Photo credits: C40 Cities Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) - Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) reposted this
Aligning priorities and accelerating transformative urban action for a sustainable future! 🔛 🔜 Join the Urban Transitions Mission at #COP29's UGIH Pavilion 🟦 on November 20, 19.30 AZT for a special session that builds on the outcomes of the 2024 #Innovate4Cities Conference and the UTM Global Innovation Summit - to which the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub is a key partner. Together, we’ll hear from UTM cities' representatives and explore how to leverage city-level innovation to drive systemic climate resilience and low-carbon development. -
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🏙️ Cities are at the heart of #ClimateAction! 🔛 As the second week of #COP29 🇦🇿 unfolds, do not miss the chance to join the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) for an additional round of important discussions highlighting how cities drive innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Don't miss the opportunity to hear insights from city leaders and engage in transformational dialogues with climate experts, while we spotlight cities as pivotal players in tackling climate change. Mark your calendars: 📅 November 19: ➡️CHAMPioning a New Era of Climate Action: Multilevel Partnerships as the Way Forward (📍 LGMA Pavilion) ➡️GCoM Annual Aggregation Report Launch (📍 EU Pavilion) 📅 November 20: ➡️Ministerial Meeting(s) on Urbanization and Climate Change (📍 Plenary Hall 2, Caspian, Area D) ➡️Investible NDCs for Subnational Action – Towards Low-Carbon, Resilient Cities and a Just Future ➡️The Sustainable Transition is Urban: How Cities are Making Net-Zero, Resilient, People-Centred Futures Happen (📍 Global Innovation Hub) ➕ more happening this week! Explore the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/d9nvjP4j - The #U20 Communique calls for greater collaboration between cities and national governments through networks and partnerships like the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (#CHAMP), and $800 billion in annual public investment from national governments and development finance institutions by 2030. The communicate also includes a proposal for 40% of new, low-interest funding for city-led climate projects to be directed to vulnerable, at-risk, and low-income communities, allowing cities more affordable access to financing. According to projections by Arup for the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) and C40, based on current targets and NDCs, cities committed to climate action could achieve up to 40% of the global emissions reduction gap between NDCs and a 1.5°C pathway by 2030, reiterating the vital role that cities play in ensuring a fair transition. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiiNvV6A
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Today, Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has concluded the 7th #U20 Summit. Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes presented the 'Urban20 Communique' to President Lula, underscoring the vital role of cities in combating the climate crisis. As #U20 draws to a close in Brazil, mayors reaffirm their call for US$800 billion annually by 2030 for urban climate action. Negotiators at #COP29 in Azerbaijan must take note - Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) reposted this
The Women Leadership Session at #U20 is a testament to the incredible strength and vision of women leaders in the fight against the climate crisis. We were honoured to be joined by First Lady of Brazil, Janja Lula da Silva, on the deep connection between climate and gender equity. With women and girls disproportionately affected by climate change, their leadership must be central to the solutions The session was packed with dynamic conversations among influential women leaders. Mayors Kate Gallego, Carolina Basualdo, and Francineti Carvalho discussed their work to prioritise policies that support women and girls and the importance of women holding leadership roles to create a more equal and just world. Their expertise and passion are building momentum and driving local climate action. Keep an eye on our channels for more #U20 updates! - Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) reposted this
Today at #U20, C40 and GCoM mayors revealed an urgent truth: cities are at the forefront of climate solutions, but their resources don’t match the scale to meet the challenge—or the opportunity. 🌱🏙️ 🇧🇷Mayor Eduardo Paes emphasised that current urban climate funding—$200B—is just one quarter of what’s needed for meaningful change. 🇫🇷Mayor Anne Hidalgo underscored the critical need to fast-track financing to empower cities to act swiftly on climate and development goals. 🌎Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Antha N. Williams reminded us that climate and development aren’t at odds: they’re the same agenda. Through CHAMP, cities are advocating for the national and international climate funding they need to drive impact. -
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Today at #U20, GCoM and C40 Cities joined mayors and urban leaders in a historic announcement calling for $800 billion in annual public investment to drive climate action in cities by 2030. This financial commitment will empower cities to deliver critical solutions like clean energy, affordable, energy-efficient housing, and sustainable transit—building greener, more resilient urban communities. Public finance is essential for making cities safer and more inclusive, while opening doors for private investment that accelerates green economic growth. Together, we’re moving toward a sustainable future where cities are the frontline leaders in the climate response. 🌍 Follow for more updates on climate finance initiatives! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecW8DXH5- +1
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