2nd Technical Assistance Workshop of the Mayors Forum strengthened the development of bankable climate projects Held on July 25 by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America, the meeting guided municipal teams in turning climate solutions into projects with clear objectives, scope, indicators, impact and risk management. The Global Covenant…
Cáceres (Brazil) brought its experience with climate tools to the Innovate4Cities Conference The municipal secretary of Planning took part in the international agenda in Nairobi, highlighting the use of data, artificial intelligence and digital solutions to support local climate action. Cáceres, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, was represented at the Innovate4Cities 2026 Conference,…
GCoM and REN21 host regional dialogue on energy, equity and urban resilience in Latin America The webinar, scheduled for July 9, will examine how renewable energy can help Latin American cities build more resilient, inclusive and sustainable territories The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) and REN21 will co-host a regional dialogue…
President of the Mayors Forum participates in London Climate Action Week and reinforces the leadership of Latin American cities Claudio Castro, mayor of Renca and president of the Pact’s Mayors Forum in Latin America, took part in the international agenda in London with a focus on local climate action, childhood, climate finance, sustainable urban development…
GCoM convenes national coordinators to present a new phase for the alliance in Latin America The regional meeting established the priorities for 2026, emphasizing climate action implementation, urban project finance, progress reporting and stronger cooperation. The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) convened its national coordinators and partner organizations on June 16…
The Argentine city, a benchmark for climate action in the Pampas region, joins GCoM’s leading political platform in Latin America under the leadership of Mayor Fernanda Alonso. At a time when cities are playing an increasingly decisive role in responding to the climate crisis, General Pico, Argentina, has joined the Mayors Forum of the Global…
La Paz joins the Mayors Forum of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy The Mexican city, capital of Baja California Sur, joins GCoM’s main political leadership body in Latin America under the leadership of Mayor Milena Paola Quiroga Romero. At a time when coastal cities face increasingly urgent climate challenges, La Paz,…
GCoM Latin America Mayors Forum drives regional action to expand climate finance for cities The virtual meeting held on June 9th brought together the 16 member municipalities from 8 countries, featured the special participation of Anne Hidalgo and consolidated a 2026 roadmap focused on bankable projects, regional cooperation and international advocacy. Latin American cities no…
Claudio Castro, Mayor of Renca, assumes the presidency of the Mayors Forum of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America The Chilean mayor will lead a new phase of the Forum, focused on strengthening local climate action, regional cooperation and the implementation of urban solutions in response to the climate…
From Costa Rica, Latin American climate leaders charted the course for 2026 COSTA RICA – Over the course of four days, the cities participating in the Mayors’ Forum of the Pact gathered in Costa Rica to demonstrate that the most effective climate action takes place where people live: in their local communities. These four days…