The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy has announced a 50-city cohort to strengthen partnerships between local governments and businesses. The package was unveiled on November 4 alongside Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The participating cities represent more than 160 million people across 27 countries. They will join the City-Business Climate Alliance, co-convened by GCoM and C40 Cities, to develop practical approaches to urban climate and energy projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The announcement also introduces a Business Task Force and a pilot learning platform. The task force will connect municipal priorities with industry expertise and examine obstacles that prevent public-private projects from expanding. The platform brings together guidance, case studies and tools that cities can adapt to their own circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative focuses on preparing partnerships and investment opportunities rather than announcing a fixed pool of grants. Its significance is the attempt to close the gap between a city\u2019s climate plan and projects that businesses can help deliver, with support tailored to municipalities of different sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n