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The Global Covenant of Mayors will be launched in the Caribbean to support local governments to respond to climate change threats

The Global Covenant of Mayors will be launched in the Caribbean to support local governments to respond to climate change threats

Ten cities from the region will sign up the adhesion to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy in Port of Spain (Trinidad & Tobago) on 12th June,...

by Melanija Tacconi

June 12, 2019

GCoM in the News
Alex Boston and Gregor Robertson: Cities and states can tackle the climate crisis together—here’s how

Alex Boston and Gregor Robertson: Cities and states can tackle the climate crisis together—here’s how

By Alex Boston and Gregor Robertson A climate crisis is upon us and cities are stepping up to tackle it—but they can’t do it without support at state, provincial, and...

by Melanija Tacconi

June 3, 2019

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Collaboration to Accelerate Climate Action by Bringing Cities and National Governments Together on Research and Innovation Agenda

Collaboration to Accelerate Climate Action by Bringing Cities and National Governments Together on Research and Innovation Agenda

  Mission Innovation and Global Covenant of Mayors Enter into Formal Collaboration Collaboration to Accelerate Climate Action by Bringing Cities and National Governments Together on Research and Innovation Agenda May 28,...

by Melanija Tacconi

May 29, 2019

GCoM in the News
Africa calls for climate justice as green wave sweeps Europe

Africa calls for climate justice as green wave sweeps Europe

By Christina Okello “The challenge of climate change is enormous,” says Mohamed Adjei Sowah, the Mayor of Ghana’s capital Accra. Its effects, notably severe flooding and heavy rains, have already devastated the west...

by Melanija Tacconi

May 28, 2019

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Global Climate City Challenge supports climate action projects around the world

Global Climate City Challenge supports climate action projects around the world

Global Climate City Challenge supports climate action projects around the world May 23, 2019 145 project applications received with total investment opportunities of over 5 billion euro First 20 shortlisted...

by Melanija Tacconi

May 23, 2019

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Statement for Announcing the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Board Members

Statement for Announcing the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Board Members

Statement for Announcing the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Board Members STATEMENT BY MAYOR OF HEIDELBERG, ECKART WÜRZNER, REGARDING CLIMATE LEADERSHIP ROLE WITH THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF...

by Melanija Tacconi

May 23, 2019

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Statement by Mayor of Accra, Adjei Sowah, regarding climate leadership role with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy

Statement by Mayor of Accra, Adjei Sowah, regarding climate leadership role with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy

Statement for Announcing the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Board Members STATEMENT BY MAYOR OF ACCRA, MOHAMMED ADJEI SOWAH, REGARDING CLIMATE LEADERSHIP ROLE WITH THE GLOBAL COVENANT...

by Melanija Tacconi

May 16, 2019

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African Development Bank hosts first-ever pan-African dialogue on achieving climate change goals for adaptation and mitigation

African Development Bank hosts first-ever pan-African dialogue on achieving climate change goals for adaptation and mitigation

  African Development Bank hosts first-ever pan-African dialogue on achieving climate change goals for adaptation and mitigation ABIDJAN, Cote d’Ivoire 15 May, 2019 – While Africa enjoys unprecedented economic development...

by Melanija Tacconi

May 15, 2019

GCoM in the News
Gregor Robertson appointed global ambassador for mayors’ climate group

Gregor Robertson appointed global ambassador for mayors’ climate group

Former Vancouver mayor’s first appearance in new position will be at end of May in Vancouver Former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson has been appointed global ambassador for the Global Covenant of...

by Melanija Tacconi

May 6, 2019

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Global Covenant of Mayors Appoints Gregor Robertson as Global Ambassador

Global Covenant of Mayors Appoints Gregor Robertson as Global Ambassador

Global Covenant of Mayors Appoints Gregor Robertson as Global Ambassador Former Vancouver Mayor Will Drive Global City Innovation and Investment Agenda in the Fight Against Climate Crisis May 6, 2019––The...

by Melanija Tacconi

May 6, 2019

GCoM in the News
EU Confidential Goes Green episode 92, presented by Bayer: Stockholm Mayor Anna König Jerlmyr — Amanda Eichel of the Global Covenant of Mayors — Weber’s green gap

EU Confidential Goes Green episode 92, presented by Bayer: Stockholm Mayor Anna König Jerlmyr — Amanda Eichel of the Global Covenant of Mayors — Weber’s green gap

By Ryan Heath Between March and September, EU Confidential will zoom in on climate and sustainability at least once a month under the label “EU Confidential Goes Green.” With the...

by Melanija Tacconi

March 28, 2019

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UN Secretary General’s Summit, New York City, NY (23 September 2019)

UN Secretary General’s Summit, New York City, NY (23 September 2019)

The UN 2019 Climate Summit will convene on the theme ‘A Race We Can Win. A Race We Must Win,’ and seek to challenge states, regions, cities, companies, investors and...

by Fabian-Alexander Wirths

February 19, 2019

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