VI National Assembly of Mayors of the Argentine Network of Municipalities Facing Climate Change (RAMCC) April 13, 2024, Córdoba (Argentina) – The VI National Assembly of Mayors of the Argentine Network of Municipalities Facing Climate Change (RAMCC) took place on April 12 and 13, 2024, representing a fundamental space for meeting and exchange among…
Costa Rica, March 16, 2023. The Municipal Environmental Management Congress “Climate Action” brought together representatives from municipal governments and academia in Costa Rica on March 10, 2023, to discuss local climate action and activities under the National Strategy of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM). This dynamic initiative is unique in…
From January 23 to 27, teams and representatives of institutions allied with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) participated in a training week in Brussels. This event, promoted by the GCoM global secretariat, aimed to discuss the Alliance’s paths, experiences, and ambitions for the coming year. The week, titled “GCoM Open…
The cities signed the commitment to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy at the UN-Habitat World Urban Forum in Katowice, Poland. On Thursday, the 30th, the Vice Minister of Environmental Management of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia and the mayors of Cantón Mejía and Barranquilla met at the…
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…
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 Brazilian municipality of Belo Horizonte, capital of the state of Minas Gerais, stands out for its historic buildings coexisting in perfect harmony with the modern aspects of its architecture. More than its beautiful landscapes, the city is an example of good practices in climate mitigation and adaptation. Belo Horizonte has been recognized for its…
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…
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) participated, on December 2nd, in the seminar “The Climate Ambition of Mercociudades,” which brought together representatives of international organizations and global actors linked to climate action, biodiversity, and municipalities. The meeting took place in the context of the 26th Mercociudades Summit. Stephanie Horel, the Program…
The Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara’s Climate Action Plan (PACmetro), launched at the end of 2020, received the United Nations Global Climate Action Award in the Climate Leader category during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). The plan is the first instrument built on a metropolitan scale in Mexico and within the C40 Network. The Metropolitan…