C40 Cities

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We must build resilient, equitable active mobility for all: C40 Cities' new report is a call to action for city planners and policymakers. Find out why it matters, see which cities are leading the way, and learn the key strategies for change: https://lnkd.in/gKGsrk4a

Hint: they all help foster healthier, thriving cities. Good green jobs do more than just protect the planet - they can reduce poverty, build healthier communities, and ensure everyone has access to stable and decent opportunities.

C40 Cities and the City of Milan win big at the 'Oscars of Design' 🏆 Our joint campaign with the city of Milan has been recognised by ADI Design Museum in Italy and selected as one of the top 20 communications projects of 2025. This shows the power of value-driven campaigns and how people-centred approaches can turn policy into real change. The aim of the ‘Milano Futura Ora’ campaign was to help residents claim back space to walk, cycle and move easily - connecting Mayor Sala’s policies on clean air, safer streets and active mobility to everyday life, with a particular focus on children and the elderly. From city billboards to branded trams and training for over 300 local people, the campaign, which was seen over 25 million times, turned policy into people-powered action. Thank you to Leftloft, Daniele Morganti and all our partners who made the campaign a success.

With less than a month to go until the C40 World Mayors Summit 2025, we’re grateful to the partners making it possible. The Summit in Rio de Janeiro will unite mayors from nearly 100 cities with leaders from business, philanthropy, academia, and civil society to showcase bold, inclusive climate action. Presented as part of the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, co-hosted by the COP30 Presidency and Bloomberg Philanthropies, with support from our partners: Gold sponsor: Novo Nordisk Bronze sponsors: Uber, Carrier, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Exhibition sponsor: IBM #WMS25

🍽️ Did you know that food systems drive up to one-third of global emissions? While the food choices we make in cities shape today’s climate challenge, cities also hold the power to solve it. As global centres of innovation and consumption, they are uniquely positioned to create real change, and that change starts when businesses and city governments work together. The latest C40 Cities guide features practical models and case studies for forming powerful city-business collaborations that create healthier, more sustainable food systems for everyone. Find out how your city can lead: https://lnkd.in/e4EP8Yzw

Imagine an economy where everyone, including the planet, wins – that's the promise of sustainable prosperity. The latest issue of the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy explores what this looks like in cities: https://lnkd.in/gK-BP5hu Islington Council

This week’s talks at the International Maritime Organization’s MEPC83 session could determine the fossil fuel-free future of shipping. The world awaits a definitive decision on the first-ever carbon price in any industry, and a mechanism to unlock a just transition to green fuels. Cities like eThekwini and Seattle aren't waiting; they are accelerating inclusive climate action, illustrating how local momentum is driving the global just transition: https://lnkd.in/gwyiJCi8

Is the state of the world stressing you out? Climate anxiety is a normal and valid response. Remember: you are not alone, and it’s not possible to pour from an empty cup. Taking care of yourself is what’s needed to take care of others and the planet. #WorldMentalHealthDay Artwork by: Wyda Swestika

🌟Congratulations to all 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards finalists!🌟 Thanks to the leadership demonstrated by mayors and cities worldwide, advancements in bold, local climate solutions are building resilience, accelerating progress, and improving lives.