AMAZON DAY: CLIMATE ACTION IN BRAZIL’S MOST IMPORTANT BIOME STARTS IN CITIES Supported by the Mutirão Brasil program, Amazonian municipalities are building climate plans and concrete projects through an unprecedented partnership between local governments, the Federal Government, and national and international networks On September 5th, Brazil celebrates Amazon Day, a commemorative date to raise global…
GCoM and CDP reinforce 2026 climate reporting as a tool to advance local action Municipalities committed to the Compact have until October 26 to report through the CDP-ICLEI Reporting Platform, where the Energy Pillar becomes mandatory this year CDP, in partnership with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy in Latin America (GCoM),…
CDP to hold webinar to support cities in 2026 climate reporting The Portuguese-language session will take place on August 12 and will present evaluation criteria, methodology updates and resources to strengthen reporting by cities and states CDP, in partnership with GCoM Latin America, will hold the webinar “Everything You Need to Know to Boost Your…
Open call for the 9th Mercocities Resilience School in Juiz de Fora Supported by GCoM, the training will take place from September 9 to 11 in Brazil, with applications open until July 31st The Mercocities South-South Cooperation Programme and R-Cities have opened the call for the 9th Mercocities Resilience School, which will be held from…
Sectoral workshop on climate adaptation and nature-based solutions brings together Forum cities to advance financeable projects The meeting, held on July 17 with the participation of GCoM, CAF and C40, addressed how to transform climate diagnostics into urban adaptation projects with real capacity for implementation and financing The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and…
GCoM and REN21 promote regional dialogue on energy, equity and urban resilience The virtual meeting brought together local leaders, municipal networks and experts to discuss how renewable energy can support a just, inclusive energy transition aligned with the needs of Latin American territories The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America…
2026 Medals recognize Latin American cities’ progress in the Pact’s climate journey In total, 59 cities from ten countries received 112 new medals for their progress in mitigation, adaptation, energy and compliance with GCoM commitments. The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America (GCoM) presents the results of the 2026 Medals,…
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…