Canadian Municipalities Gain New Insights into Federal Climate Funding Opportunities As Canadian cities continue to lead in local climate action, accessing federal funding remains a critical step toward achieving their ambitious goals. To support municipalities in navigating the complexities of federal funding, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) Canada has…
Canadian Municipalities Unite for Climate Action at GCoM Canada Implementation Cohort Session in Montréal Montréal, September 10, 2024 — The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) in Canada, in partnership with ICLEI Canada and supported by the European Union (EU), convened the final training session of the GCoM Canada Implementation Cohort…
Global Covenant of Mayors and UN-Habitat to Host the 2024 Innovate4Cities Montréal, Canada (13 August 2024) – With global temperatures reaching record highs and 70% of cities facing significant climate impacts, the Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24) is set to shape global discussions on climate progress by leveraging the efforts of subnational governments. Hosted by the Global Covenant of…
UNLOCKING URBAN ENERGY ACCESS AND POVERTY: A NEW TOOLKIT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Around 685 million people lacked access to electricity in 2022, according to The Energy Progress Report – and a further 2 billion people were still unable to cook cleanly and safely. Cities and local governments recognize the urgency and benefits of addressing…
New Badges recognition for local governments advances on climate action in Canada in the 2023 cycle The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM), a project funded by the European Union in Canada, recognizes the commitment of each Canadian city to their ambitious climate actions, contributing to a historic and powerful response by…
GCoM Canada Implementation Cohort Kicks Off with Inaugural Peer-to-Peer Support Workshop 14th March 2024 —The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) proudly launched its first group activity under the Implementation Cohort initiative with a dynamic Peer-to-Peer Support Workshop held on March 14, 2024. The Workshop marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration…
Driving Climate Solutions: 14 Canadian Cities Join GCoM Canada Cohort The cities proudly announce their participation in the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) Canada Cohort, a transformative initiative funded by the European Union to empower municipalities in the crucial phase of implementing climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. In a bold…
The Global Covenant of Mayors in the Americas Shines at OpenHouse 2024 February 28, 2024, Brussels (Belgium) – The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) in the Americas made a significant impact at the 2024 GCoM OpenHouse, held in Brussels. This annual event, organized by the GCoM Global Secretariat, is a…
GCoM in Action: 76 climate recognition badges attributed to cities in Canada Brasília, April 19, 2023 — Cities and local governments worldwide are taking bold steps to address climate change and promote sustainable development. The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy initiative is playing a critical role in supporting and amplifying these efforts.…
The Global Covenant of Mayors launches the Energy Access and Poverty Pillar of the Common Reporting Framework Cities and local governments are once again on the frontlines: faced with diverse and compounding human needs, rising costs of living, and energy systems that are struggling to keep pace with development. Due to conflict and decades of…
Cities towards net-zero: Accelerating ambitious climate action in small – medium-sized committed municipalities On June 29th, the Global Covenant of Mayors in the Americas held an event to identify solutions and accelerate local climate actions at the World Urban Forum 11, in Katowice, Poland. The session “Intermediary cities towards net-zero: Accelerating ambitious climate action in…
Canada has 59 cities committed to the Global Covenant of Mayors in the Americas (GCoM), an initiative that throughout the western hemisphere, is funded by the European Union. This year, 12 Canadian cities received at least one GCoM badge, recognizing their progress in actions to adapt to and mitigate climate change. Data reported by these…