The National Consultative Committee in Costa Rica approves the national strategy for the implementation of the Global Covenant of Mayors in the country

The National Consultative Committee (CCN) of Costa Rica met on April 19 to discuss and approve the work strategy for the implementation of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM Americas), a project financed by the European Union, in the country. During the meeting, the coordinator of the project for the Americas,…

The Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) reaffirms its contribution to municipal climate action in Argentina during the 4th National Assembly of Mayors of RAMCC

Between March 18th and 19th, the IV National Assembly of Mayors of the Argentine Network of Municipalities Against Climate Change (RAMCC) took place in Mar del Plata, Argentina. RAMCC acts as the national coordinator for Argentina on the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM), initiative funded by the European Union.   This…

Through waste management, Belo Horizonte (Brazil) reduces the equivalent to one million tons of CO₂ per year.

The Brazilian municipality of Belo Horizonte, capital of the state of Minas Gerais, stands out for its historic buildings coexisting in perfect harmony with the modern aspects of its architecture. More than its beautiful landscapes, the city is an example of good practices in climate mitigation and adaptation.  Belo Horizonte has been recognized for its…

GCoM members highlight their progress in the fight against climate change during Mercociudades seminar

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) participated, on December 2nd, in the seminar “The Climate Ambition of Mercociudades,” which brought together representatives of international organizations and global actors linked to climate action, biodiversity, and municipalities. The meeting took place in the context of the 26th Mercociudades Summit. Stephanie Horel, the Program…

Climate Action Plan of the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara, Mexico, receives United Nations award

The Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara’s Climate Action Plan (PACmetro), launched at the end of 2020, received the United Nations Global Climate Action Award in the Climate Leader category during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). The plan is the first instrument built on a metropolitan scale in Mexico and within the C40 Network. The Metropolitan…

Local governments and GCoM experts share their perspectives on the challenges, solutions, and ways of accelerating climate action in the Americas during COP26

Today (11/17/21), we promoted an important meeting amongst cities of the Americas at COP26. During the event, organized in partnership with ICLEI and WWFCities, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) Americas brought local authorities and specialists to dialogue on challenges, solutions, and ways to accelerate climate action in the region. The…

An event organized by the Global Covenant of Mayors at COP26 focuses on accelerating and financing climate action in Latin America.

The event Accelerating and Financing the Implementation of Climate Action Plans in Latin American Municipalities was held on Monday, 8th of November, and organized by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) in conjunction with ICLEI South America and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The dialogue had…

The Forum of National Coordinators of the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) focuses on the validation of national strategies

Members of the Forum of Coordinators of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) in Latin America met remotely on October 21st for the second meeting of the year. The Forum discussions centered around the process of validation of national strategies, with contributions from coordinators from various Latin American countries. Elise Abbes…