The green-blue plot of San José

The expression green-blue weave seeks to translate the connection of spaces in a metropolitan context, valuing diversity and contributing to the improvement of environmental quality. Is an network springs, water bodies, conservation areas and other areas of relevant environmental interest that already exist or are proposed, interconnected according to principles of connectivity, also incorporating road…

Sorocaba: Green Light for Urban Mobility

Modern daily life is based in cities, where 55% of the world’s population currently lives, a figure expected to reach 70% by 2050, according to the United Nations. Cities host production spaces, workplaces, essential services, and leisure activities. In this context, urban mobility is a fundamental element for the economic vitality of cities, social justice,…

Colombian cities ratify their commitment in the fight against climate change by joining the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean

The event to declare the commitment of Colombian cities signatories to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean (GCoM LAC) was held today (28). “It is a very important milestone in the history of the GCoM in Colombia. We are sure that we are building a solid…

Computer platforms as support for a mitigation study focused on the 5th session of the Permanent Forum of National Coordinators of the Global Covenant of Mayors

The 5th session of the Permanent Forum of National Coordinators of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean (GCoM LAC), which took place last September 24th, had the theme “Computer platforms and database management as support for mitigation studies in the face of climate change at the…

Argentine and Peruvian local experiences in the face of climate change

The Permanent Forum of National Coordinators of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy facilitated cooperation between the Cities for Life Forum, of Peru, and the Argentine Network of Municipalities against Climate Change (RAMCC). This approach led to a cycle of webinars in which local governments of Peru and Argentina share experiences on…

Third session of the Covenant Permanent Forum debates the municipal climate agenda and post-covid-19

Considering the difficulties faced by municipal governments against the crisis caused by the covid-19 and the urgency to strengthen the climate agenda, the members of the National Coordination of the Covenant in Brazil, represented on the opportunity by the Network of Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI South America), by the Brazilian Association of Municipalities (ABM)…

Global Covenant of Mayors: new strategies and regional advances in Central America and the Caribbean

A new regional strategy for the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) was discussed by the Regional Consultative Committee of Central America at a meeting on August 3rd. Maria Eugênia Salaverría, the representative for the Covenant in Central America, highlighted the relevance of the strategic action plan presented at the meeting and…