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We're at #COP31. Here’s why cities need to be part of the conversation ➡️
Text on a blue and green gradient background with abstract line patterns reads: "What exactly is COP and why does it matter?" Below, text explains that COP is the annual United Nations climate conference, where countries negotiate agreements, set climate goals, and address the climate crisis.

ALT Text on a blue and green gradient background with abstract line patterns reads: "What exactly is COP and why does it matter?" Below, text explains that COP is the annual United Nations climate conference, where countries negotiate agreements, set climate goals, and address the climate crisis.

The image features a quote on a blue-green gradient background with a subtle world map design. The quote reads: "I want COP31 to be a moment when the world recognises what cities are already delivering and gives them the support to go further." It is attributed to Sadiq Khan, C40 Co-Chair and Mayor of London.

ALT The image features a quote on a blue-green gradient background with a subtle world map design. The quote reads: "I want COP31 to be a moment when the world recognises what cities are already delivering and gives them the support to go further." It is attributed to Sadiq Khan, C40 Co-Chair and Mayor of London.

The image contains a message emphasizing the importance of city representation. It highlights the role of mayors in shaping daily life and protecting residents from extreme weather. It also mentions C40 Cities at COP31, focusing on making residents' voices heard and securing financial support for climate decisions. The background is a gradient of green and blue with subtle line patterns.

ALT The image contains a message emphasizing the importance of city representation. It highlights the role of mayors in shaping daily life and protecting residents from extreme weather. It also mentions C40 Cities at COP31, focusing on making residents' voices heard and securing financial support for climate decisions. The background is a gradient of green and blue with subtle line patterns.

Text on a gradient blue-green background with flowing lines. The main message reads: "Cities are already delivering. Now national governments must match their ambition. COP31 brings national and local governments closer together and can unlock the finance cities need to accelerate climate action. Faster, fairer climate action depends on working together.

ALT Text on a gradient blue-green background with flowing lines. The main message reads: "Cities are already delivering. Now national governments must match their ambition. COP31 brings national and local governments closer together and can unlock the finance cities need to accelerate climate action. Faster, fairer climate action depends on working together.
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⭐ The Yearly Offer of Action is back, and more mayors are involved than ever before. From cleaner energy to greener public spaces, C40 and @Mayors4Climate cities are turning climate targets into real results, year after year. c40.org/yooa/
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Brazil is showing what climate action looks like 🇧🇷 Cities are bringing climate action into public budgets and building on the momentum of COP30. c40.org/news/brazilian-citie…
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Huge opportunities await businesses investing in green tech and infrastructure. In @ClimateHome, @LordMayorMelb Nick Reece & Mayor of Renca @cn_castro detail why C40 cities are generating a green investment boom. climatechangenews.com/2026/1…
A quote from the Lord Mayor of Melbourne and the Mayor of Renca that reads: “When we talk about the green economy, we often think nationally... but much of the investment needed to deliver the green transition will be decided closer to home – in our cities.”

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Londonmaxxing at its finest. Under the leadership of C40 Co-Chair and @MayorofLondon, one of the world's most famous shopping streets is putting people first. @SadiqKhan
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Mayor Sadiq Khan's transformation of Oxford Street shows what is possible when mayors put people at the heart of their cities.
A background shows an image of Oxford Street with Union Jack flags. The text reads: Today, Oxford Street has been transformed into a place for people, not traffic. The move creates a safe and spacious shopping hub in time for the busiest retail period of the year.

ALT A background shows an image of Oxford Street with Union Jack flags. The text reads: Today, Oxford Street has been transformed into a place for people, not traffic. The move creates a safe and spacious shopping hub in time for the busiest retail period of the year.

Text reads: "And it doesn't stop there... Ongoing transformation will see more trees planted, more seating, two public squares." Against a background image of people walking in Oxford Street

ALT Text reads: "And it doesn't stop there... Ongoing transformation will see more trees planted, more seating, two public squares." Against a background image of people walking in Oxford Street

A quote card from Mayor of London Sadiq Khan reads: "I'm hugely excited to see my bold vision for Oxford Street coming to life from today. Revitalising Oxford Street will boost jobs and economic growth in the capital, unlock the full potential of this key part of the West End and help build a better, greener and more prosperous London for everyone"

ALT A quote card from Mayor of London Sadiq Khan reads: "I'm hugely excited to see my bold vision for Oxford Street coming to life from today. Revitalising Oxford Street will boost jobs and economic growth in the capital, unlock the full potential of this key part of the West End and help build a better, greener and more prosperous London for everyone"

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Water = life 💧 By introducing clean drinking water kiosks in underserved communities, C40 Co-Chair and Mayor of Freetown @yakisawyerr is tackling climate challenges, creating new jobs and protecting people from unsafe water. @FCC_Freetown
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More trees, cooler streets and a city better prepared for extreme heat. 🌳 Through ‘Freetown the Treetown’, C40 Co-Chair @yakisawyerr is showing how a simple solution can make a big difference in the fight against rising temperatures in Freetown, Sierra Leone. @FCC_Freetown
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Transforming the Seine River and making it clean and swimmable was one of the boldest moves Paris took to tackle the climate crisis. Hear from the Mayor of Paris, Emmanuel Gregoire, about how restoring the Seine is future-proofing the city for generations to come.
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GOOD NEWS: Cities are taking bigger, bolder steps to tackle the climate crisis. Across C40 cities, climate action is already delivering real results. From cleaner air and greener transport to cooler neighbourhoods and more renewable energy ⬇️🧵
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🇨🇳 Shenzhen is making global shipping greener with cleaner energy at ports. 🇧🇷 Curitiba is improving waste services six years ahead of its target timeline. 🇺🇸 New York City is cutting food emissions by serving more plant-based meals across hospitals.
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🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur is helping communities stay cool as temperatures rise. 🇮🇳 Bengaluru is turning rooftops into a major source of clean energy. Explore the progress and learn more about the data in our 2025 annual report: bit.ly/C40AnnualReport2025
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Cities are already feeling the impact of a hotter, more unforgiving climate. From opening public areas 24/7 for people to cool down to creating more shade and green spaces, cities like Paris are finding practical ways to protect residents from extreme heat. @egregoire
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Listen up 🗣️🗣️🗣️
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Congratulations to @MayorofLondon @SadiqKhan, Bogotá mayor @CarlosFGalan and @NYCMayor @ZohranKMamdani and to C40 President Emeritus @MikeBloomberg for being recognised on The Independent's Climate 100 list. independent.co.uk/climate-ch…

The Independent Climate 100 List 2026

Back for its third year, The Independent is proud to publish its list of the world’s leading environmentalists – marking the campaigners, change makers and innovators who are making a positive and...

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Over the last 4 years, global emissions rose by 2%. Meanwhile, C40 cities cut emissions per person by 3.5%. Cities have the power to drive change. Dive into the work mayors and cities are putting in every day to protect the people and places we love: bit.ly/C40AnnualReport2025
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36 cities in C40’s Cool Cities Accelerator are helping millions of people stay safe as temperatures rise. In New York, cooling pop-ups are being expanded across all five boroughs. In Miami, Mayor Eileen Higgins is using data from heat sensors to help improve heat safety.
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Extreme weather is being felt in cities everywhere, and sessions during #ClimateWeekNYC are exploring how cities can get prepared: Phoenix is expanding shade, Austin is making homes cooler and safer, and New York City is improving access to essential cooling for tenants.
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Governor of California @GavinNewsom speaking at the United Nations on the power of local climate action.
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