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 city of Godoy Cruz, located in southern Argentina, has committed to sustainable growth and continues to develop environmentally friendly practices. The municipality has been part of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, funded by the European Union, since 2016. In May 2020, the Covenant recognized Godoy Cruz’s actions as part of…
The National Consultative Committee (CCN) of Costa Rica met on April 19 to discuss and approve the work strategy for the implementation of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM Americas), a project financed by the European Union, in the country. During the meeting, the coordinator of the project for the Americas,…
Between March 18th and 19th, the IV National Assembly of Mayors of the Argentine Network of Municipalities Against Climate Change (RAMCC) took place in Mar del Plata, Argentina. RAMCC acts as the national coordinator for Argentina on the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM), initiative funded by the European Union. This…
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…
Upon reading the title of this news, you might wonder: What does it mean to become an “ecocity”? Although the answer is simple, it carries a great responsibility. Aware of the climate challenges, through this proposal, Medellín recognizes the need to manage the climate transition and joins the efforts of local governments to mitigate climate…
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…
Today (11/17/21), we promoted an important meeting amongst cities of the Americas at COP26. During the event, organized in partnership with ICLEI and WWFCities, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) Americas brought local authorities and specialists to dialogue on challenges, solutions, and ways to accelerate climate action in the region. The…
The event Accelerating and Financing the Implementation of Climate Action Plans in Latin American Municipalities was held on Monday, 8th of November, and organized by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) in conjunction with ICLEI South America and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The dialogue had…
COP26 is the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. This year, the 26th annual summit is taking place in Glasgow, Scotland. For nearly three decades, the UN has been bringing together almost every country in the world for global climate summits, called COPs, which stands for “Conference of the Parties.” During this time, climate change…