Uniting for Impact: Driving City Climate Action Toward a Greener Future – GCoM Secretariat Newsletter, December 2024
It’s with great pleasure that we present the latest edition of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy newsletter, a platform for updates and insights at the forefront of climate change and action. Within these pages, curated contributions from the GCoM Secretariat, GCoM’s dynamic National/Regional Covenants and valued alliance partners, we offer an overview of some of the collective efforts to address the challenges posed by climate change. Discover how GCoM is working towards a greener, more resilient future, with cities leading the way.
💡 News from the Global Secretariat
Mayors Pratibhaben Jain And Emil Boc join the GCoM Board Of Mayors and Lord Mayor Reynolds becomes Regional Ambassador for Oceania
In July, GCoM welcomed two new mayors to the GCoM Board of Mayors and Leaders: Mayor Pratibhaben Jain of Ahmedabad City, India and Mayor Emil Boc of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Representing South Asia and the European Union & Western Europe, both mayors represent their regions on the global stage, catalyzing city climate action to help national governments meet the highest ambitions of the Paris Agreement. Furthermore, on December 5th, the Lord Mayor of Hobart (Australia) Anna Reynolds, after an impactful term as GCoM Board Member, was appointed as Regional Ambassador for Oceania.
2024 Innovate4Cities Conference
Co-hosted by GCoM and UN-Habitat from 10 to 12 September in Montréal, Canada, the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24) brought together decision makers, scientists, civil society leaders, and city climate experts from over 100 countries across 6 continents. With more than 200 sessions, the event provided an essential convening space for the leading voices of city climate action to synthesize knowledge and scale up urban climate policies and solutions. Key moments included:
- The launch of exciting new features to GCoM’s Data Portal for Cities, offering new capabilities that help cities build comprehensive GHG inventories. These enhancements provide a solid foundation for evidence-based climate action plans, enabling cities to track their progress over time.
- The Montréal Call to Action on Cities, Climate Research and Governance, aims to accelerate climate action by making science, knowledge and innovation available to support stronger, more ambitious and widespread collaboration between subnational (cities, towns, states and regions) and national governments. The call is currently supported by over 100 practitioners from business, research and civil society.
- The AI x City Climate Action Hackathon sessions: With interactive demonstrations and practical exercises, participants delved into harnessing AI tools for climate data analysis, gaining valuable insights and developing actionable strategies. The winning team of the Hackathon, DUCTExplorer, stood out for their groundbreaking approach to climate risk assessment. Their innovative use of AI not only met the critical data access challenges but also provided actionable insights that could accelerate climate adaptation efforts in urban areas. As part of their reward, the winning team will be mentored by Donna Vakalis, a two-time Canadian Olympian and AI expert at Mila Artificial Intelligence Institute.
GCoM at WUF12: Empowering Cities in the Fight Against Climate Change
GCoM played an active role at the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo – convened by UN-Habitat – showcasing the power of cities to lead on climate action. From 4 to 8 November, GCoM hosted and co-hosted a series of impactful sessions dedicated to actionable insights, successful case studies, and collaborative strategies that empower local governments across the globe to scale climate solutions.
- As part of an ongoing commitment to engage and support South Eastern European municipalities, GCoM hosted Mayor Dušan Raičević, President of the Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS) and Mayor of Bar, Montenegro, alongside Mayor Tomislav Rob of Beli Manastir, Croatia, in the GCoM Booth at WUF12.GCoM is committed to enhancing cooperation in the region, addressing its specific needs, and fostering a structured engagement for climate action.
Boosting Energy Efficiency Financing in Kyrgyzstan: Workshop in Bishkek
On October 18, a GCoM workshop on financing energy efficiency projects in municipal buildings was held during the Bishkek Urban Forum, bringing together Kyrgyz cities, policymakers, donors, and financial institutions to address challenges and solutions in funding energy efficiency initiatives. National and international donors presented financing opportunities for cities, while GCoM highlighted energy efficiency projects under preparation as part of their Climate Action Plans. The workshop is part of GCoM’s technical support to six Kyrgyz cities, Talas, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Karakol, Naryn, and Tokmok, helping them develop Climate Action Plans and improve energy efficiency in municipal buildings. GCoM’s experts conducted energy audits on 44 buildings, providing tailored recommendations for energy savings and costs. Next steps include finalizing project documentation and engaging potential financiers to secure investments.
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