A global network of nearly 100 world-leading cities that are
#UnitedInAction
to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone can thrive.
Governor of Tokyo
@ecoyuri
& Governor of Jakarta
@aniesbaswedan
have been elected Vice-Chairs of C40 Steering Committee to provide strategic direction for our global network of cities committed to addressing the climate crisis.
Young leaders like
@NakabuyeHildaF
are speaking powerful, difficult truths to create
#TheFutureWeWant
. The voices of these young people must be heard. Watch below 📺
🎥LIVE from the
#C40Summit
: Mayors, business leaders, global influencers, philanthropists, campaigners, youth leaders, scientists & residents unite to demonstrate what a strong global coalition
#UnitedInAction
can achieve. Tune in now:
Today, C40 mayors released a statement of principles
to build a better, more sustainable and fairer society out of the recovery from the
#COVID19
crisis.
#DYK
... a single tree can filter as much as a third of the nearby pollution? One of the most effective actions a city can take is to plant more trees. via
@nature_org
The city of Milan has announced that 35km of streets will be transformed over the summer, with a rapid, experimental citywide expansion of cycling and walking space to protect residents as
#Covid19
restrictions are lifted.
@BeppeSala
@ComuneMI
Barcelona aims to give the streets back to their residents by creating super-blocks. The city aims to free up nearly 60% of streets currently used by cars and turn them into “citizen spaces” for leisure, culture, community and greening purposes.
#healthystreets
25 cities have pledged to develop & begin implementing more ambitious climate action plans before the end of 2020 to deliver emissions neutral and climate resilient cities by 2050.
#ParisAgreement
#COP23
A massive 62% of Copenhagen's residents are now commuting to work or school by bike! 🚴♀️🚴♂️
Good news for the health, for the climate, and for the air quality of the city 🌳
@latimes
@Erik_Kirschbaum
Today, C40 mayors, alongside trade unions, youth climate strikers, business & citizen representatives, are announcing support for a Global
#GreenNewDeal
, which places inclusive climate action at the center of all decision-making 🌎
#TheFutureWeWant
Mayor of Rome,
@virginiaraggi
will be in Mexico City for the 2nd
#Women4Climate
conference on Feb. 26th – make sure you tune in.👩🏽🔬👩🏻⚖️ 👩🏼✈️ 👩🏼🔧 👩🏻🏫 👩🏽💼 👩🏻🚀
#Milan
will have a zero-emission historical city centre by 2030, banning all fossil fuel vehicles from the city centre by 2029. By signing the C40 Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets Declaration, the pioneering city pledged to ensure that a major area of their city is zero emission by 2030.
Milan is eliminating single use plastic items in school canteens, replacing them with biodegradable and compostable material - avoiding over 25 million or 720,000 kg of plastic food service items. ♻️
#Cities4Climate
#GCAS2018
C40 mayors are on track for
#COP26
! 🎟 🛤 🚆
Today, C40 Chair
@MayorofLA
, Chair-Elect
@MayorOfLondon
and 10 of their fellow mayors set out on their journey to represent city climate action & ambition at
@COP26
.
"We, the youth, are not just consultants or even co-creators of the policies and plans crafted this week. We are the conscience and the moral voice calling on all of you to do the right thing and to do the right thing quickly and urgently." Climate activist
@AlexandriaV2005
🌎
Jakarta is spearheading the
#Indonesia
e-bus transition!
@c40cities
Finance Facility supports
@PT_TransJakarta
’s pilot for electric buses: a 1st step toward sustainable public transport & lower emissions.
@DKIJakarta
champions migration to electric vehicles to improve air quality
Environment Minister
@AUThackeray
is working to secure the future of vital natural climate solutions across Mumbai.
In the last year alone, Mumbai has successfully declared 9,800 hectares of mangrove forests as protected land.
Today more than 40 mayors representing 300+ million people globally met via video call to share knowledge on responding to the
#COVID19
pandemic. In this time of crisis, collaboration, support & compassion across borders are more important than ever 👉 1/2
Congratulations Mayor
@Claudiashein
for the inauguration of a shared trolleybus-bike lane in one of Mexico City's most congested avenues. This is a significant step in tackling dangerous air pollution & creating a greener city.
@MayorOfLA
Inauguramos en Eje Central, corredor cero emisiones, el nuevo Carril compartido de Trolebús y bicicleta: Trolebici. 🚎 Una demanda de las organizaciones civiles desde 2015 y un gran beneficio para la movilidad limpia, eficiente y accesible.
#CiudadDeDerechos
Our chair
@Anne_Hidalgo
met with
@BarackObama
today in Paris. Together, they talked about the critical climate action led by cities around the world shaping the coming century, especially through our network.
Copenhagen is well on its way to becoming the world's first carbon-neutral city by 2025 – CO2 emissions are already down by 50% since 1995! We'll see you there in October for the C40 Mayors Summit!
#Cities4Climate
Women leaders of the world’s greatest cities achieved a remarkable milestone today: with the election of Mayor
@LondonBreed
of
@sfgov
, 20 C40 cities are now led by women, representing 110 million urban citizens.
#Women4Climate
#Milan
will have a zero-emission historical city centre by 2030, banning all fossil fuel vehicles from the city centre by 2029.
Learn more:
#Cities4Climate
#StepUp2018
✅
“The C40 Urban Nature Declaration is yet another example of city leaders acting now to secure the transformations needed for a better future.” -
@AUThackeray
,
@MahaEnvCC
.
Mayor of Rome,
@virginiaraggi
will be in Mexico City for the 2nd
#Women4Climate
conference on Feb. 26th – make sure you tune in.👩🏽🔬👩🏻⚖️ 👩🏼✈️ 👩🏼🔧 👩🏻🏫 👩🏽💼 👩🏻🚀
Medellín se convertirá en la capital de la movilidad eléctrica en América Latina. La ciudad contará con 64 buses 100% eléctricos con los que evitará la emisión de toneladas de partículas contaminantes. 🚌✅
#Cities4Climate
@AlcaldiadeMed
London is one of the 1st cities in the 🌍 to publish a plan set to deliver the highest ambition of the
#ParisAgreement
to limit warming at 1.5° above pre-industrial levels. This will help contribute to the ambition to make London a
#zerocarbon
city by 2050
In her remarks, Mayor
@Claudiashein
emphasised the need for leaders to centre inclusion while creating a more sustainable future: “As a scientist and politician, I believe in knowledge and science, but also ethics and the will to build wellbeing for those that need it most.”
All city-owned cars in
#Copenhagen
will be zero emission as of 2025. By signing the C40 Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets Declaration, the pioneering city pledged to ensure that a major area of their city is zero emission by 2030. 🚙 ✅ 🌏
#healthystreets
We’re thrilled to have
@AOC
join us in Copenhagen this week for the C40 World Mayors Summit! Tune into her keynote on Oct. 11 to hear how together we can build a just and equitable future 📺
#TheFutureWeWant
Mayors from around the world, supported by business leaders, youth climate activists & trade unions, have launched a detailed agenda to deliver a just & sustainable economic recovery from
#COVID19
. Read it here:
Conoce a las alcaldesas alrededor del mundo que están transformando nuestras ciudades en espacios más prósperos, inclusivos y sustentables.
#Women4Climate
via
@BW
The concept of the “15-minute city” will help create
#TheFutureWeWant
. Ensuring all city residents can meet their basic needs within a short walk or bike ride is key to accelerating a green and just recovery.
Today, at the C40 World Mayors Summit, mayors from more than 35 cities committed to ending the injustice of air pollution & pledged to deliver clean air for more than 140 million citizens 👉
Mayors are working to build healthier, more liveable communities by creating “15-minute-cities”, where residents can meet their needs within a short walk or bike ride.
Cities need to go healthier, cleaning the air citizens breathe around the world. Dedicating the banks of the river Seine to pedestrians and bikes is the right decision to shape the future of Paris.
#Cities4Climate
“For every Mumbaikar, Aarey is much more than just a forest. It is a magnet for budding environmentalists, a space for recreation, peaceful sanctuary amidst nature, and a place away from the bustling city life."
Read
@AUThackeray
's 'Letter to Nature' 💌
Today, hundreds of thousands of young people around the world are making their voices heard. 🌍🌎🌏 Their message is clear: climate change is real, it’s happening now, and we must act.
#FridaysForFuture
🙌
#Cities4Climate
#ClimateStrike
Mayors across the globe are putting their vision for a green recovery into action, and supporting a
#COVID19
response guided by three core principles:
👩🏻⚕️Protecting public health
✊Tackling inequality
🌎Addressing the climate emergency