Global Covenant of Mayors 2018 Global Aggregation Report

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy is the largest global coalition of cities and local governments voluntarily committed to actively combatting climate change and transitioning to a low carbon and climate resilient economy.

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2018

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Global Covenant of Mayors

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Abstract

« As countries consider how to increase their ambition in the lead-up to implementing their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Climate Agreement in 2020, this analysis shows that city commitments already made through the GCoM exceed the ambition of NDCs as currently defined – clearly showing that alignment across levels of government can pave the way for greater ambition – and action. »

Global Covenant of Mayors 2018 Global Aggregation Report

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy is the largest global coalition of cities and local governments voluntarily committed to actively combatting climate change and transitioning to a low carbon and climate resilient economy.

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