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…
The Argentine city, a benchmark for climate action in the Pampas region, joins GCoM’s leading political platform in Latin America under the leadership of Mayor Fernanda Alonso. At a time when cities are playing an increasingly decisive role in responding to the climate crisis, General Pico, Argentina, has joined the Mayors Forum of the Global…
La Paz joins the Mayors Forum of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy The Mexican city, capital of Baja California Sur, joins GCoM’s main political leadership body in Latin America under the leadership of Mayor Milena Paola Quiroga Romero. At a time when coastal cities face increasingly urgent climate challenges, La Paz,…
GCoM Latin America Mayors Forum drives regional action to expand climate finance for cities The virtual meeting held on June 9th brought together the 16 member municipalities from 8 countries, featured the special participation of Anne Hidalgo and consolidated a 2026 roadmap focused on bankable projects, regional cooperation and international advocacy. Latin American cities no…
Claudio Castro, Mayor of Renca, assumes the presidency of the Mayors Forum of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America The Chilean mayor will lead a new phase of the Forum, focused on strengthening local climate action, regional cooperation and the implementation of urban solutions in response to the climate…
From Costa Rica, Latin American climate leaders charted the course for 2026 COSTA RICA – Over the course of four days, the cities participating in the Mayors’ Forum of the Pact gathered in Costa Rica to demonstrate that the most effective climate action takes place where people live: in their local communities. These four days…
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…