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Apply now! Cities100 2019
The 2019 edition of Cities100 will provide recognition for 100 of the boldest projects from leading cities around the world working to address sustainability and build a greener future. Apply by May 24th!
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Deadline 2020
Deadline 2020 is a commitment from the world’s leading cities to urgently pursue high ambition climate action, demonstrating how we can deliver on the Paris Agreement. Now is the time to act!
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Cities around the world are building a brighter future
Cities are leading the world by making ambitious commitments to deliver climate action in line with Paris Agreement targets. In the run-up to the Global Climate Action Summit, C40 is announcing bold commitments on Net Zero Carbon Buildings, Advancing Towards Zero Waste, and new signatories to the Green & Healthy Streets Declaration.
Learn MoreNEW REPORT: Consumption based GHG emissions of C40 cities
New research by C40 Cities, the University of Leeds, University of New South Wales, and Arup examines the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with goods and services consumed by residents of cities such as food, clothing, electronic equipment, airplane travel, delivery trucks and construction industries. The findings reveal a detailed picture of the supply chains and sphere of impact that mayors, businesses and citizens can potentially influence with their climate action.
Learn MoreThe 2019 C40 Mayors Summit in Copenhagen
The C40 Mayors Summit is C40’s milestone event, serving as a unique forum for member cities to present the innovative actions they have taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve climate resilience; influence decision makers - from fellow mayors to CEOs and national leaders - to take the bold and urgent action needed to keep global temperature rise to below 1.5 °C; and inspire participants and citizens to take climate action in their own lives.
Learn MoreNEW REPORT: Cities Leading the Way
The report, Cities leading the way: Seven climate action plans to deliver on the Paris Agreement, showcases seven cities with climate action plans that put the city on a path to become emissions neutral by 2050 and more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
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