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…
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…
Guadalajara (Mexico), Renca (Chile), and Vitacura (Chile) join the GCoM’s Mayors Forum The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM), a project funded by the European Union, is pleased to announce the addition of Camila Merino Catalán (Vitacura, Chile), Claudio Castro Salas (Renca, Chile), and Verónica Delgadillo García (Guadalajara, Mexico). These three cities…
CCI25 in Córdoba: Global Covenant of Mayors Drives Inclusive, Innovative and Scalable Local Climate Solutions From July 1 to 3, 2025, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) actively participated in the International Climate Conference “Latin American Commitment” (CCI25), held in Córdoba, Argentina. As Latin America and the world prepare for COP30…
The Global Covenant of Mayors in the Americas at OpenHouse 2024 February 28, 2024, Brussels (Belgium) – The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) in the Americas participated in the OpenHouse 2024 held in Brussels. Organized by the GCoM Global Secretariat, this event has served as a crucial meeting point for…
Amazonian Cities Forum at COP28 in Dubai The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy is pleased to invite the global community to actively participate in the session of the Amazonian Cities Forum during the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai. This crucial…
Latin American and Caribbean Cities Progress in Climate Action: Global Covenant of Mayors Meeting during Climate Week 2023 October 24, 2023. Panama City, Panama. The “Meeting of Latin American and Caribbean Cities of the Global Covenant of Mayors” took place with the participation of over 20 mayors from across the region on October 23 and…
Brussels, July 15 – The significant event held in Brussels, Belgium, on July 13 and 14, 2023, the “EU-Latin America and Caribbean Forum: Partners for Change”, brought together representatives from youth, civil society, and local authorities to discuss and strengthen regional cooperation. Among the participants was Vice-Mayor of Oreamuno, Costa Rica, Viviana Carpio, representing the…
April 19, 2023. Brasília, Brazil — Cities and local governments worldwide are taking bold steps to address climate change and promote sustainable development. The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy of the Americas initiative, funded by the European Union, is crucial in supporting and amplifying these efforts. This year, the Covenant’s medal system…
The World’s Largest Global Cities Climate Leadership Alliance Welcomes Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, Mayor Carolina Basualdo, and Mayor Georges Youssef to the GCoM Board of Mayors Brussels, Belgium (April 18, 2023) – Today, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) – the largest global alliance for cities’ climate leadership – welcomed three new…