C40 Cities
International network of cities committed to fighting climate change
It will not be possible to overcome the climate crisis without addressing what fuels nationalist and populist movements: inequality. Social and climate justice are intrinsically connected, and require bold, transnational action.
On the path toward zero waste, 23 pioneering cities and regions committed to significantly cut the amount of waste they generate, to accelerare the transition to a more sustainable future.
25 cities have committed to zero emissions by 2050 in order to improve their climate resilience and meet the targets of the Paris Agreement. “Cities should do what they must do, not what they can. And these plans are an excellent example”.
The mayors of 12 cities have signed the C40 fossil-fuel-free streets declaration, pledging to fight air pollution, improve the quality of life for all citizens, and help tackle climate change.
Ahead of the G20 summit, the mayors of the world’s most important cities signed an op-ed to urge the G20 leaders to take bold climate actions for a just and sustainable future for all.
C40 mayors released statements condemning Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Paris Agreement, and showed their commitment by shining green lights on key buildings.
In a letter 11 women mayors outline the relationship between women and climate change: whilst they’re more vulnerable to it they’re also fundamental to its mitigation.
The mayors of four megacities have their say about the future in a letter that perfectly summarises how cities can play a crucial role in fighting climate change and creating a greener world.
