There are 127 Brazilian cities signatories to the Global Covenant of Mayors, encompassing a population of over 68 million people Brazil now has a National Climate Action Strategy supported by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, presented on June 20 at an event attended by authorities, local managers, representatives of national institutions,…
The Global Covenant of Mayors operates on two central pillars: mitigating the effects of climate change and adapting to these changes. Actions are carried out by local governments worldwide, with over 500 cities in Latin America voluntarily committed to tackling the climate crisis. On the 24th, during the second session of the “Green Recovery in…
“The implementation of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Chilean municipalities continues to progress through the National Strategy specifically developed for the country and supported by the International Urban Cooperation (IUC) Program of the European Union. Currently, 8 Chilean cities are already committed to developing climate action plans (SECAPs) under the…
An online event brought together 22 municipalities and the national coordinators of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) in Costa Rica on November 10 to present the results and progress achieved in climate actions in 2020. Regarding the current environmental challenges, the Deputy Rector of the National University, Marianela Rojas, emphasized…
The National Advisory Committee of Mexico held a meeting last Wednesday (11) to assess and conclude the activities carried out within the framework of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy between 2018 and 2020. During the virtual meeting, which marked the conclusion of the first phase of the Covenant’s implementation, the Climate…
Today (28), the commitment declaration event took place for Colombian cities signatories of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean (GCoM LAC). “It is a very important milestone in the history of GCoM in Colombia. We are confident that we are building a solid path in the…
The Permanent Forum of National Coordinators of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy facilitated cooperation between the Cities for Life Forum in Peru and the Argentine Network of Municipalities against Climate Change (RAMCC). This approach led to a series of webinars in which local governments from Peru and Argentina shared their experiences…
The Municipality of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is actively working on the development of its plan, taking into account key actions for emission reduction and risk mitigation. The objective is to create a roadmap for the short, medium, and long term to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. In this regard, the Environmental Department organized…
Local governments that signed the commitment to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean (GCoM-LAC) are already achieving success in following through with actions for a more sustainable and resilient future in cities. Supported by the broad community that makes up GCoM-LAC, municipalities in the region are…
The signatory cities of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean continue to implement effective actions in the fight against COVID-19. Local leaders in the region are taking steps forward and providing strong responses to the global crisis caused by the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Take…