A new research report, “What cities do best: piecing together an efficient global climate governance,” released today explores how city actions to combat climate change will be enhanced and expedited with support from national governments. The report notes that greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions in urban areas will require concerted actions at all levels of … read more

New report highlights current progress, existing challenges and further opportunities for low-carbon development in Canadian cities A new research report, “Low Carbon Futures in Canada: The Role of Urban Climate Change Mitigation” released today explores Canadian cities’ commitments to urban GHG emissions reduction efforts and outlines concrete opportunities for further action, including shifting focus beyond … read more

UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change Reveals Upcoming Partnership between Compact of Mayors and Compact of States and Regions NEW YORK—Sept. 28—Michael R. Bloomberg, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change, founder of Bloomberg LP and former mayor of New York City announced at Climate Week NYC today that two … read more

Compact of Mayors gains momentum as world’s cities show unity and ambition to drive global response on climate change New York (September 24, 2015) – Today, ten global cities, representing 58 million people and more than US$ 3 trillion GDP, from 5 continents, join first-mover Rio de Janeiro in announcing that they have met all planning … read more

As Part of the World’s Largest Coalition of City Leaders Addressing Climate Change Rio de Janeiro Shows Cities’ Commitment to an Ambitious Global Climate Solution 26 August 2015, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Today, C40 Chair and Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes announced his city’s full compliance with the Compact of Mayors, a global coalition of … read more

Local Climate Leaders Circle Brings Together More Than a Dozen Cities to Highlight Examples of Strong Climate Action WASHINGTON, DC –– A coalition of U.S. mayors and city officials announced today that they will join the UN Conference of Parties (COP) meeting in Paris in December to showcase their cities’ climate leadership and call for … read more

City and Local-Government Focused Summit to be Held in Paris During COP21 in December PARIS, FRANCE – Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, and Michael R. Bloomberg, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change, announced today that they will co-chair the Climate Summit for Local Leaders, on December 4, 2015, during the United … read more