New research details how cities in the United States and Italy are positioned to leverage recovery funds to create good-quality green jobs and deliver on climate goals

Prioritising green recovery in cities could create nearly 38 million jobs in the U.S. and over 1.1 million in Italy and contribute significantly to meeting national 2030 climate targets.

Ahead of COP26, Six Additional Cities Pledge to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies and Invest in Climate Solutions

Today, C40 Cities announced that six cities – Auckland, Copenhagen, Glasgow, Paris, Rio de Janeiro and Seattle – have committed to divest from fossil fuel companies and increase investments to build more just and sustainable cities.

Global cities showcase pioneering initiatives at COP26 to advance climate action

Exhibition by Arup and C40 brings together 11 cities to share impactful climate action initiatives. Urban solutions including converting waste into energy, rainwater harvesting and low carbon housing programmes are already demonstrating positive emissions reductions, improved air quality and enhanced resilience to climate change risks such as heatwaves and flooding.

More than 100 American Cities Make Historic Pledge to Accelerate Net-Zero Emissions, Deliver Action Needed to Meet National Climate Goals

In a show of force before COP26, American mayors sign onto the Cities Race to Zero, a UN campaign to rally urban leadership for ambitious climate action.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan to succeed Mayor of LA as global chair of C40 cities