Brazil announces more than 30 cities and regions will accelerate climate action projects through Mutirão Program First cohort of cities and states will receive support from C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy to deliver implementation-ready climate initiatives by 2027 Curitiba, Brazil, March 24th – C40 Cities and the Global…
COP30: How Local Governments Drove Climate Ambition in Belém COP30 in Belém, Brazil, has concluded after bringing together more than 56,000 delegates for what was the second-largest COP in history. For the first time, the annual climate summit was held in Amazonia, a place at the frontline of climate change. Reflecting on this crucial moment…
Latin American cities consolidate climate leadership at the end of the “From Paris to Belém” campaign and ahead of COP30 in Brazil Local government actions reinforce the urgency of a just transition, transforming recognition into a global call for cities to take center stage in the climate agenda. December 2025 – The Global Covenant of…
Latin American leaders set the agenda for COP30: launch of the publication “The power of cities: Latin America’s call to action at COP30” At the Local Leaders Forum, Latin American leaders reaffirm their commitment to local climate action in their cities. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – In a clear message of action and commitment, the…
Local solutions, global impact: Latin American cities accelerating the decade of implementation Local leadership at the heart of global climate action: cities from the Global Covenant of Mayors in Latin America contribute innovative climate projects to the COP30 Action Agenda. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (November 2025) – The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and…
Brazil, C40 Cities, and The Global Covenant Of Mayors announce new Mutirão effort to accelerate urban climate solutions in Brazil Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and facilitated by the Brazilian National Front of Mayors (FNP), the partnership will help 50 Brazilian municipalities deliver climate projects by 2027 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (November 2025) – Today, the…
Cartagena de Indias formalizes its membership in the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) Forum in Latin America Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, has formalized its membership in the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) Forum in Latin America. With this incorporation, which took place in October 2025, the city’s…
San Isidro joins the Mayors Forum of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy in Latin America San Isidro, a district in the province of Lima, Peru, has joined the Mayors Forum of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) in Latin America. The city formalized its incorporation into the…
From Paris to Belém: a decade of climate action in Latin America Communication campaign on the road to COP30 In September 2025, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America will launch the campaign “From Paris to Belém: A Decade of Climate Action,” a communication effort that will run until COP30…
Gender & Inclusion Toolkit: discover how to make your municipality’s climate actions more inclusive The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy has launched the toolkit “Gender equitable and inclusive climate action planning”, an innovative resource designed to equip local governments with practical guidance and real-world examples of successful initiatives from around the world.…