C40 Cities

Climate disinformation is rampant. Don’t be fooled. https://c40.me/428p8uJ #AprilFools

🇧🇷 Brazil is showing the world how cities can shape the future of climate action. From mitigation to adaptation, powered by data and AI, 50 Brazilian cities will implement 100 transformative climate actions in partnership with Brazil’s federal government. With support from C40 Cities, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), on the #CHAMP initiative, this project demonstrates how national-local collaboration can drive real climate impact. See how cities are leading the way: https://lnkd.in/ejMMScFY Bloomberg Philanthropies Ministério do Meio Ambiente e Mudança do Clima

“Breathing clean air is not a luxury—it's a fundamental human right that should be accessible to everyone, everywhere.” Speaking on behalf of C40 Co-Chairs Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Mete Coban MBE spoke yesterday at the World Health Organization’s Second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health. By putting people at the heart of clean air action, city leaders can create healthier, thriving places to live, play and work.

Congratulations to Mike Bloomberg for making TIME's 2025 Earth Awards list. At C40 Cities, we are honoured to work alongside you to advance climate action and fight for a sustainable future for all.

From London to Bogota, mayors and city leaders are taking bold steps to curb toxic air and protect the health of residents and communities. Deputy Mayor Mete Coban MBE visited the Clean Air Cities Corridor exhibit at the Global Conference Air Pollution and Health in Cartagena alongside civil society leaders to celebrate clean air wins and positive climate action including:   🇬🇧 Londoners are now breathing cleaner air due to the capital’s Clean Air Zone, which has reduced roadside NO2 by over half in central London. 🇨🇴 Bogotá is deploying a new 100% electric bus fleet, improving air quality for 35,000+ residents. 🇮🇩  Jakarta has doubled its public transit network in five years and cut commuter costs from 30% to 10% of average income. 🇪🇸 Barcelona has improved air quality near 200+ schools and achieved the cleanest air since records started. #ItsInTheAir Clean Air Fund Our Kids' Climate Global Climate and Health Alliance Bloomberg Philanthropies 📸 Photo credit: Tico 3palacios

Mayors and communities worldwide are taking action to tackle air pollution in an inclusive way. From reducing health inequities and making cities easier to navigate to supporting fair green jobs, a new report reveals the importance of clean air action in building healthy, thriving neighbourhoods in urban spaces. https://lnkd.in/eynXmQxJ

The recent LA wildfires prove that the risk of climate disasters and disinformation is growing - and cities need to be prepared. In this week’s episode of the Cities 1.5 podcast, David Miller speaks with Jodie Molyneux, disinformation expert at Resolver Trust & Safety, about how and why disinformation spreads during extreme weather events and what can be done to combat it. Kate Stein from Climate-Resilient Insurance Strategy Project and WTW Climate and Sustainability explores the changes in the insurance industry after the LA wildfires ... and why and how insurance can be a powerful tool for resilience, supporting people and planet. Listen here: lnk.to/Cities1.5_S5E3

Request for Proposal: C40 is seeking consultants to support projects accelerating electric vehicle charging infrastructure rollout for high-mileage vehicles in two US cities (Phoenix/Boston) and London. The projects are open to individuals, firms or consortiums. Learn more and submit by 14 April 2025: https://lnkd.in/d6dhfrRk

🇫🇷 🌳 Paris is making way for people, bikes and greenery. The French capital has voted to expand green areas, with 500 new pedestrian streets that will help reduce pollution and limit traffic. Congratulations Anne Hidalgo for continuing to drive forward a greener, safer future. https://lnkd.in/e7fzeGYJ

Empowering Indian cities towards more sustainable waste solutions! ♻️🔛 Last week, over 70 experts–including 21 representatives from 11 Indian cities, national and state authorities, and financial experts–gathered in New Delhi for the Financing Waste in Indian Cities workshop. Led by C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), the workshop aimed to unlock financing for sustainable waste management projects in Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Panaji, Surat, Indore, PCMC, Gangtok, Ghaziabad, Leh and Thiruvananthapuram cities. Key outcomes included: ✅ Direct engagement between cities and financial institutions like The World Bank, KfW and AFD ✅ Insights on making waste projects bankable ✅ Project pitching  sessions to help shape impactful solutions for waste management. As India leads the way in sustainable urban solutions, strategic partnerships are essential to building resilient, waste-smart cities. 📖 Read the full recap here! 👉https://lnkd.in/de8yKCuz