C40 Cities, a global network of nearly 100 mayors united in climate action, is pleased to announce that Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy has been appointed to the C40 Board.
A message from Mete:
“Joining the C40 Board is an incredible privilege at a time when the climate emergency demands urgent, bold, and transformative action.
“As Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy, I am proud to oversee one of the most ambitious city climate action plans in the world. From decarbonising our buildings, cleaning up our air and expanding green transport to making London a global leader in clean energy, our work is setting a precedent for cities around the world.
“Cities are leading the way in delivering real, tangible solutions. Across the world, mayors are investing in clean energy, sustainable transport, and green jobs to benefit both people and the planet.
“The decisions we make today will shape the world we leave for our children. Tackling the climate emergency must be inclusive, in this new role I will work to ensure that the voices of young people and underrepresented communities are not just heard but acted upon. I look forward to working with my fellow C40 leaders on delivering a cleaner, fairer and a safer planet for all.”
About Mete
Mete Coban MBE became the Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy in July 2024, overseeing the Mayor’s world-leading climate action plan for the capital.
Before becoming Deputy Mayor, Mete was a Councillor and Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment, and Transport in the London Borough of Hackney, delivering a £61 million Green New Deal to tackle the climate crisis.
Mete is widely credited with making politics more accessible to young people as the Founder of the youth-led charity My Life My Say. He led the Give an X voter registration campaign, which resulted in over 488,000 newly registered voters ahead of the UK General Election in July 2024.
In the New Year’s 2020 Honours List, Mete received an MBE for services to young people, recognising his efforts to make politics and democracy more accessible to the younger generation.