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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Today is International Youth Day and, at GCoM, we’re proud of our amazing I4C26 Youth Team. Their message is clear: youth are saying what needs to be said, and it’s time to listen. Thank you to UN-Habitat and the Melbourne Centre for Cities!

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

💬 "Climate action and economic activity does not have to be mutually exclusive of each other. And that is a beautiful thing to realize." 🇧🇿 Deputy Mayor Eluide Miller of Belize City emphasizes a realization that's transforming how cities approach climate challenges. 🎬👇

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

💬 "Cities are facing serious climate challenges. They often want to try innovations, but they are concerned about the risks." Vicky Lin, Project Manager at Blue21, articulates a critical barrier to urban climate action, and why the private sector must step in to address it. 👇

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The countdown is on! In 1 month, the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference kicks off in Nairobi. GCoM and @un-habitat.bsky.social are bringing together 1,000+ leaders to turn climate knowledge into urban action. See you in Nairobi! 👉https://tinyurl.com/a47j9k49

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The 2026 AI x CCA Hackathon is coming to I4C26! Only 10 days left to sign up for the Ideation Sprint in Nairobi. Win and get fast-tracked to the finale. Roadmap: 🇰🇪Nairobi (June) ➡️🇬🇧Cambridge (Sept) ➡️🇪🇸Viladecans (Nov) Register now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7ZRFS8

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

"Leaders represent people. It's important that communities are at the center of all this decision making process." 🇰🇪 Deputy Governor Thoya of Mombasa reminds us that effective climate policymaking happens not from the top down, but with communities centered in every decision.

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Cities need resources. Businesses need enabling environments. The solution? Recognize the interdependence & act on it! Priscilla Hammond, Project Manager, Oekobit, captures the essence of why public-private collaboration works: support from both sides is a win-win situation. 👇

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

💬 "70% of CO2 emissions actually come from cities! So, the largest & most complex problems lie in cities." R. Jatteau, CEO, Coco Parks, highlights why the private sector must engage with cities on climate action & how GCoM's Business Matchmaking creates a space for collaboration.

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The AI x City Climate Action Hackathon 2026 is here! We’re looking for AI-driven solutions to solve the urban climate crisis. Turn your "hack" into real-world pilots Look out for our official launch at I4C26! Register now: tinyurl.com/5cdr83zn

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy #EarthDay! 🌍 Today The Global Covenant of Mayors honors the "Mother of Trees," Nobel Laureate Wangarĩ Maathai. As founder of the Greenbelt Movement, she saved Nairobi’s Karura Forest—the world's 2nd largest urban forest and the "lungs" of the city. 🇰🇪

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📣 Calling all young change-makers! Join the Innovate4Cities 2026 Youth Knowledge and Creative Delegate team in Nairobi, Kenya (21-24 June) to amplify youth voices in city climate action. Apply by May 15: tinyurl.com/mrxvmdv8

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Climate action won’t scale without investment in cities. At the @theworldbank.bsky.social Spring Meetings, mayors and development finance institutions focused on one goal: getting finance flowing to cities. Cities are ready. Now funding must follow. 👇 tinyurl.com/5xehktw9

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Call for Contributions now open! The International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI)’s next Climate Resilient Infrastructure Report, launching at COP31, focuses on transport. If you’re working on impactful transport solutions, share your work today.

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🗣️ "We need real policies that integrate our needs." Montse Fernandez, Head of the Office of Environment, Climate Action & Public Health in Zaragoza 🇪🇸 explains why local government experience is essential - not optional - in climate policymaking. Hear more! 👇

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

🗣️"We are the voice of the community, and there will be no sustainable climate change advocacy in absence of community." Mahamadou Ceesay from Basse Santa Su 🇬🇲 shares how GCoM's Business Matchmaking program connects bottom-up advocacy with concrete implementation. Hear more! 👇

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🗣️"Local government leaders decode climate policies into concrete local plans." As Abel Kofi Yeboah from Sekondi-Takoradi 🇬🇭 emphasizes, every community has unique adaptation needs, and local voices ensure that policies are informed by ground-level expertise. Hear more! 👇

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

💬 "Cities face climate challenges first." 🎥 Mayor Ihor Polishchuk of Lutsk, Ukraine stresses a fundamental truth: while global frameworks set targets, cities are where climate impacts hit hardest, and where practical, effective solutions must be deployed. 👇

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Cities translate climate goals into projects that meet people's needs. But to move from strategy to execution, they need more than ambition; they need investors, innovators & the right partnerships. Here's what Alina from Yerevan Urban Development PIU 🇦🇲 shared with us! 👇

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

"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.

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

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.

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

📌 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/

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

💡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: tinyurl.com/yje4e5n9

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

🚨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: tinyurl.com/7hw8em93

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

💡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: tinyurl.com/48vupuns

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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: tinyurl.com/mpncmd32

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

📢 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! 👇 tinyurl.com/4wctkr66

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

🌱 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

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

💡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!👇 www.huawei.com/en/media-center/tran…

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

🏙️ 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

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

📌 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

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

🇳🇴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.

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

💡 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: tinyurl.com/5b8jk3c3

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

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

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

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. tinyurl.com/yjwd5aa7

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

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! 🎄✨

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

💡 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

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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: www.c40.org/news/yearly-offer-of-ac…

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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

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Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say

Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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/

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Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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

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