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One third of C40 Cities network have seen their greenhouse gas emissions fall over a 5 year period achieving at least a 10% reduction on their peak emissions. Data reveals concrete evidence that many cities are on schedule to achieve 2020 milestone crucial to delivering their share of Paris Agreement goals. View
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Global Climate Action Summit, San Francisco, California - Thursday September 13 World rolls forward on electric vehicles as US government tries to roll back · 26 international states/regions, major cities and businesses simultaneously commit to 100% zero emission vehicle targets. · #ZEVchallenge announcement, at the Global Climate Action Summit, shows the way forward
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An initial network of 22 Climate Trailblazers, individuals from around the world who represent both emerging and established voices on climate change action, activism and ambition, was today announced by the Global Climate Action Summit, which takes place in San Francisco from September 12-14. Those chosen demonstrate a passion for climate
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The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System convened the inaugural meeting of an international network of city authorities from many of the world’s leading financial centers, during which network members confirmed their agreement to cooperate on promoting green and sustainable finance in their
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The number of cities reporting they are predominantly powered by clean energy has more than doubled since 2015, as momentum builds for cities around the world to switch from fossil fuels to renewable sources. Data published on Tuesday by the not-for-profit environmental impact researcher CDP found that 101 of the more
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On 27 November 2017, the winning films at the tve Global Sustainability Film Awards 2017 in association with Fastflow Group took the audience at BAFTA around the world – from Argentina to Ghana, from the UK to India and from the Marshall Islands to the USA. In the Reshaping the Economy category sponsored by Choice International
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The first-ever Together4Climate event will bring together mayors of the world’s great cities and leaders of the world’s most powerful companies in an effort to make our communities cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable, while simultaneously growing the green economy and promoting innovation. The need for action is urgent – in order to make
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Car buyers will soon be able to identify the most environmentally friendly models on the road and choose new cars that will help reduce air pollution in cities. Seoul, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Moscow, Oslo and Tokyo also commit to work with C40 to develop a global scoring system. Paris, France (29 March
Read MoreAt the UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech (COP22), the High-Level Climate Champions, along with many countries, states, regions, cities and companies, have launched a new initiative, the “2050 pathways platform” aimed at supporting those seeking to devise long-term, net zero-greenhouse gas, climate-resilient and sustainable development pathways. The Paris Agreement was
Read MoreMayors of the world’s major cities have called for national governments and international financial institutions to help finance low-carbon and sustainable projects. These reforms are crucial for implementing the New Urban Agenda and meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The C40 Cities Call for Action on
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