The Global Covenant of Mayors of Central America is launched in Costa Rica, with the aim of ing local governments to respond to climate threats

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) was officially launched, this Thursday (27), for the Central American region, at the Park Inn Hotel in San José, Costa Rica. More than 100 authorities and leaders from different sectors were present, including local governments, associations of municipalities and representatives of the national government. The…

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Pacto Global de Prefeitos, implementando a NAU e os ODS em municípios

Global Covenant of Mayors: Implementing the NUA and SDGs in Municipalities The Regional Seminar “Strengthening the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda (NUA) in Municipalities – Central-West Region” featured a dedicated discussing the contributions of the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) to advancing these agendas at the municipal…

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Nine Countries in the Region Have Established Their National Advisory Committees

Nine Countries in the Region Have Established Their National Advisory Committees Cover Photo: Meeting of the National Advisory Committee in Costa Rica Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru are advancing toward the creation of national communities at the forefront of local climate action. Through the establishment of their National Advisory…

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The GCoM Officially Launches Operations in Mexico

The GCoM Officially Launches Operations in Mexico The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) took another step forward with its official launch in Mexico. The launch event took place during the Smart City Expo LatAm Congress 2018, held from September 11 to 13 in Puebla. During this event, six Mexican cities ed…

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Second GCoM Workshop Marks Progress in Latin America

Second GCoM Workshop Marks Progress in Latin America The International Urban Cooperation Program for Latin America and the Caribbean (IUC-LAC) organized the Second National Coordinators Workshop of the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) from August 28-31 in San José, Costa Rica. The workshop focused on methodologies, action plans, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and flagship cities.…

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Municipalities from Peru, Chile, and Ecuador Participate in GCoM Training Workshop

Municipalities from Peru, Chile, and Ecuador Participate in GCoM Training Workshop The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) training brought together 26 municipalities and the National Coordinators from Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and Ecuador at the First National Coordinators Workshop. The sessions focused on the initiative’s objectives, methodologies for producing Sustainable Energy and…

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GCoM National Advisory Committee in Ecuador Launched in Quito

GCoM National Advisory Committee in Ecuador Launched in Quito Ecuador has become another country in the region to embrace the governance of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) in Latin America. The National Advisory Committee (CCN) was established and held its first meeting last Thursday (03). The meeting was attended by…

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Christiana Figueres Calls for Female Leadership Against Climate Change

Christiana Figueres Calls for Female Leadership Against Climate Change The condition of women around the world has significantly improved over the centuries. However, barriers still exist that limit opportunities for women, even in the realm of climate issues. Climate change does not affect men and women equally. Studies show that women are disproportionately impacted by…

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Global Covenant of Mayors Featured in the Cuenca Declaration

During the Continental Forum of Intermediate Cities, organized by the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Cuenca (Ecuador) from February 28 to March 2, the Cuenca Declaration was drafted in preparation for the First World Forum of Intermediate Cities, which will take place in Chefchaouen (Morocco) in July.…

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