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Request for Proposal: C40 is seeking a supplier to research data-driven insights for urban planning in Indian cities. Learn more and submit by 17 April 2025: https://lnkd.in/d6dhfrRk

Improving public transport is one of the best things cities can do to reduce congestion, curb emissions and improve residents' health. With investment at the heart of it, here’s a guide for transport agencies, operators and cities: https://c40.me/3FR1WIC

We must reduce our support for fossil fuels and accelerate the transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy to avoid climate breakdown. From Amsterdam to Boston, C40's Clean Investment Accelerator helps cities drive investment away from polluting sectors and into clean industries: https://c40.me/4bCg7xd

I’m excited to be in Freetown, Sierra Leone - a city leading the way on climate resilience and sustainable urban development. It’s great to spend time with climate champion and C40 Cities Co-Chair Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE. Thank you for the warm welcome - I’m honoured to be here. This week, I’m meeting leaders to strengthen partnerships and visiting climate projects driving real impact.

What is the state of city climate action in the US in 2025? In this week’s episode of the Cities 1.5 podcast, host David Miller speaks to C40’s Kate Johnson, Regional Director for North America and Amy E. Turner, Director of the Cities Climate Law Initiative at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law about the recent changes in the US government, and why the Inflation Reduction Act is so important for mayors, cities and residents. Listen here: lnk.to/Cities1.5_S5E4

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