Workshop on waste management and carbon markets addresses opportunities to accelerate local climate action Held on July 23, the meeting brought together cities from the Mayors Forum to discuss how to turn waste management into an opportunity for climate finance, energy generation and social impact The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy in…
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,…
2nd Technical Assistance Workshop of the Mayors Forum strengthened the development of bankable climate projects Held on July 25 by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Latin America, the meeting guided municipal teams in turning climate solutions into projects with clear objectives, scope, indicators, impact and risk management. The Global Covenant…
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…
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,…