"We know the most vulnerable areas in our communities".
Viorica Beregoi, Mayor of Truşeni 🇲🇩, explains why local voices matter in climate policy, and how GCoM connects city leaders with the tools & partnerships they need to strengthen climate programs & develop bankable projects.
Today on #IWD 2026 we celebrate women leading climate action.
Climate change disproportionately affects women, and addressing inequality is essential for a sustainable future for everyone.
📌 The 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference (#I4C26) is set for June 21-24 in Nairobi! 🇰🇪
Why you shouldn't miss it:
🌍 1st time in Africa
🏙️ IPCC #SRCities in-person review
🤝 Matchmaking & co-creation
Session proposals close on March 10.
Apply now!
👉https://innovate4cities.org/conference-2026/
We're honored to welcome Mayor Kamel J. Alghossainy of Baakline, Lebanon & Mayor Emile Nakombo of Bangui, Central African Republic, to our Board of Mayors.
They will work alongside GCoM leadership to champion regional solutions & accelerate inclusive climate action.
👉https://tinyurl.com/39d9vrkz
💡Moving towards a cleaner energy future without leaving people behind.
Episode 3 of Energy Voices is out! 🎙️
In this episode - brought to you by Student Energy in partnership with GCoM - esteemed speakers explore what a fair transition could look like.
Listen now: https://tinyurl.com/yje4e5n9
🚨Deadline Extended! You now have until 10 March to submit your #I4C26 Session Proposal.
Co-hosted by GCoM & UN-Habitat, I4C26 will drive momentum for innovators, practitioners & researchers ready to shape city-led climate solutions.
Discover our step-by-step guide:
https://tinyurl.com/7hw8em93
💡Can development and decarbonization save the Amazon?
Episode 2 of Energy Voices is out! In this episode - brought to you by Student Energy in partnership with GCoM - youth leaders & regional experts dive into the complex energy dilemma facing the rainforest.
Listen:
https://tinyurl.com/48vupuns
Episode 1 of "Energy Voices" is live! 🎧
Brought to you by Student Energy in partnership with GCoM, this podcast series has kicked off with a bold question: “What are the synergies and tensions between city-level and international climate policies & treaties?”
Listen:
https://tinyurl.com/mpncmd32
📢 Are you planning to co-create knowledge & action with us at the 2026 #Innovate4Cities Conference?
You still have time to register for today's Online Info Session & learn everything you need to know to submit your session proposal.
Join us at 16:00 CET! 👇
https://tinyurl.com/4wctkr66
🌱 From youth-led river cleanup to intergenerational climate action, Nisporeni 🇲🇩 demonstrates how community-driven approaches create lasting change.
Case Study 2 in our 2025 report highlights the "Be Eco – It is your choice" initiative.
Find out more!
👉https://tinyurl.com/bdcnskxj
✍️ Are you ready to submit your session proposal for the 2026 #Innovate4Cities Conference?
Join us virtually TOMORROW at 9:00 AM CET for tips on navigating the application process!
Your session could be part of the momentum - let’s make your proposal stand out.
https://tinyurl.com/4d8873xt
💡From AI risk assessment to cool pavements & urban heat networks, tech is helping cities fight extreme heat!
GCoM Co-Managing Director Andy Deacon shares how GCoM empowers cities with data, tools & support to adapt.
Read more!👇
https://www.huawei.com/en/media-center/transform/24/14-andy-deacon
🏙️ Co-creating climate action in informal settlements!
Read our Case Study on Buenos Aires’ 🇦🇷 Barrio 20 in our 2025 Gender Equitable & Inclusive Climate Action Planning report, where residents lead climate solutions through the Urban Lab.
👉https://tinyurl.com/bdcnskxj
💡Thinking about submitting a session proposal for the 2026 #Innovate4Cities Conference? Join us for a live walkthrough!
🗓️We're offering 2 identical sessions on 10 & 11 February to help you put forward the strongest possible proposal.
Find out more!
👉https://tinyurl.com/4d8873xt
📌 Ten years after the #ParisAgreement, cities have moved climate action from the margins to the mainstream.
Our "From Paris to Belém" report shows how local leadership is building healthier, more resilient communities worldwide.
Dive into the full report here!
👉https://tinyurl.com/sxcajc6c
🇳🇴Climate action works best when the world’s leading scientists, cities, regions & nations work together—and that's exactly what we explored earlier this week at Oslo City Hall.
GCoM joined discussions on connecting local action to global climate goals, on the sidelines of IPCC's SRCities LAM3.
💡 How can city leaders in the Global South unlock the climate finance needed for resilient, sustainable cities?
Our report provides a roadmap to help mayors close the funding gap and drive impactful climate solutions.
Find out more here:
https://tinyurl.com/5b8jk3c3
Advancing inclusive, locally led & innovative approaches to building climate resilience.
💡Did you know that GCoM & University of Melbourne have completed the successful pilot of the Climate Innovation Readiness Navigator (CIRN) in Oceania?
Read more!
👉https://tinyurl.com/2hydkmrt
New year, same climate urgency, but with proven solutions at scale!
As we step into 2026, GCoM's 2025 Impact Report reminds us that cities are turning climate pledges into real-world progress through multilevel governance & investment-ready solutions.
👉https://tinyurl.com/5yu5bv8s
Local leaders are at the forefront of climate action, shaping climate-resilient development in communities.
Explore the "Cities & Local Governments Sector Brief", presenting takeaways to help cities design & implement strategies tailored to their needs.
https://tinyurl.com/yjwd5aa7
From advancing Paris Agreement goals to empowering thousands of cities with the tools they need to accelerate climate action, 2025 has been a year of progress. As we look ahead, we are truly inspired by the collective action of our global alliance.
Happy Holidays from GCoM! 🎄✨
💡 Climate change disproportionately affects women, girls & other vulnerable population groups!
The GCoM Gender & Inclusion Toolkit helps cities put equity at the heart of their climate plans.
Explore tools, case studies, and practical guidance!
👉https://tinyurl.com/4d2986ey
From cleaner ports to greener energy systems & urban forest conservation, these mayors are turning climate ambition into results through their Yearly Offers of Action - concrete commitments to deliver climate solutions in the year ahead.
More ℹ️:
https://www.c40.org/news/yearly-offer-of-action/
When national ambition meets local implementation, progress follows.
In 2025, national governments showed what real climate action looks like when partnering with cities, states and regions.
Discover the full story from GCoM & C40 Cities!
👉https://tinyurl.com/4pyenrw7
23 reviewers. 11 organizations. Over 400 expert comments.
The GCoM alliance's review of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change & Cities is in! Co-chaired with UN-Habitat, ICLEI & the European Commission's JRC, the review integrated perspectives from city networks & supporting partners worldwide.
A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
The future of urban climate action will converge in Nairobi in June 2026 & we want you to be part of it!
GCoM & @un-habitat.bsky.social announce that the call for session proposals & registration for the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference is OPEN.
Submit your proposal
👉https://events.unhabitat.org/
Belém 🇧🇷 is taking a major step toward a climate-resilient future with new Gap Fund support for nature-based solutions! 🔛
With this technical assistance, the city can strengthen institutional capacity across departments and jurisdictions.
Read more!
👉https://tinyurl.com/56z6r59h
🔴LIVE from #COP30 at 14:00 BRT:💡How can SMEs cut energy use without upfront costs?
Energy Efficiency as a Service can save money, reduce emissions, and scale clean technologies.
Co-organized by GCoM & @wedonthavetime.bsky.social.
👇
https://www.youtube.com/live/CD-TfPp4G-o?si=7ivkEkwHnUmPCB0R
Featuring:
Dan Jørgensen, @ec.europa.eu
@sdelpont.bsky.social, Ressorts
Prof. @ingerandersen.bsky.social, NTNU
Cristina Gamboa, World Green Building Council
Simon Spoelstra TNO
Robert Nuij, @ec.europa.eu
