The Global Covenant of Mayors team in Latin America deeply mourns the tragic death of the esteemed Mr. Orlando Jorge Mera, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources of the Dominican Republic. Throughout his career, Orlando Jorge Mera championed environmental causes and integrated the fight against climate change into his concerns. On the occasion of…
The regional secretariat of the GCoM in Latin America announced on Monday, 6, the launch of the call for applications to select members for the future Forum of Mayors of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM). To apply for the permanent forum, candidates must follow certain procedures (evaluation criteria are included…
From June 20 to 24, Brazil, Mexico, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina will present their new national strategies within the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy. The GCoM Action Week will host eight online events open to the public, where ministerial officials, European Union ambassadors, and national coordinators will present…
The Global Covenant of Mayors in Latin America is strengthened and recognizes 59 cities with medals for their progress in climate change adaptation and mitigation actions during the 2021 reporting cycle. These medals were awarded by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, which is funded in Latin America by the European…
The city of Godoy Cruz, located in southern Argentina, has committed to sustainable growth and continues to develop environmentally friendly practices. The municipality has been part of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, funded by the European Union, since 2016. In May 2020, the Covenant recognized Godoy Cruz’s actions as part of…
Upon reading the title of this news, you might wonder: What does it mean to become an “ecocity”? Although the answer is simple, it carries a great responsibility. Aware of the climate challenges, through this proposal, Medellín recognizes the need to manage the climate transition and joins the efforts of local governments to mitigate climate…
The two Panamanian cities are part of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM), with La Chorrera joining in 2016 and Chitré in 2020. They will begin their climate action initiatives by conducting their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories. After advancing in the development of these inventories and identifying the sectors that…
COP26 is the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. This year, the 26th annual summit is taking place in Glasgow, Scotland. For nearly three decades, the UN has been bringing together almost every country in the world for global climate summits, called COPs, which stands for “Conference of the Parties.” During this time, climate change…
Modern daily life is based in cities, where 55% of the world’s population currently lives, a figure expected to reach 70% by 2050, according to the United Nations. Cities host production spaces, workplaces, essential services, and leisure activities. In this context, urban mobility is a fundamental element for the economic vitality of cities, social justice,…
A virtual event held on November 10 brought together 22 municipalities and the national coordinators of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) in Costa Rica to present the results and progress made in climate actions developed in 2020. Regarding current environmental challenges, the Vice-Rector of the National University, Marianela Rojas, reminded…