Global Covenant of Mayors

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The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) is an international coalition of cities and local governments committed to combating climate change. It is the largest global alliance for city climate leadership, involving over 12,500 cities and local governments across 6 continents and 139 countries, representing more than 1.2 billion people. GCoM supports cities in developing and implementing ambitious, measurable climate and energy action plans. The organization focuses on three pillars: mitigation, adaptation, and increased access to secure, affordable, and sustainable energy. Cities committed to GCoM work towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, assessing climate risks, and developing integrated climate action plans. They also monitor, measure, and report progress on a regular basis. GCoM is co-chaired by European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič and former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. The organization collaborates with local, regional, and global city networks to provide technical assistance, training, and advisory support to participating cities. GCoM aims to help cities meet and exceed the Paris Agreement objectives, promoting a low-emission and climate-resilient future. Through its initiatives, such as Innovate4Cities and the City Climate Finance Gap Fund, GCoM facilitates cross-sector action and innovative solutions to address critical sustainability gaps.