C40 Cities

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.

Does your city have buildings and assets that are no longer suitable for their original use, or that could be better utilised? Adaptive reuse can help to: 👉 Meet the evolving needs of a growing urban population 👉 Breathe life into neighbourhoods 👉 Conserve local heritage 👉 Reduce emissions by limiting new construction Ready for a makeover, city planners? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ga9FuzMU

🌎 The key stop on the way to COP30 is the C40 World Mayors Summit, as part of the Local Leaders Forum hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and COP30 Presidency. Mayors, governors, and local leaders will meet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between 3-5 November, to align on climate action, finance, and just transition, ensuring cities are at the centre of the global agenda. Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM)

Latin America is proving that walking and cycling can do much more than move people. By promoting climate-friendly modes of transport, cities in the region are tackling inequality, creating good green jobs and improving health. C40 Cities’ new report spotlights how Bogotá is making school journeys safer, Fortaleza is supporting recyclers with green jobs and Lima is cutting air pollution. These initiatives show how people-centred transport can build more just and resilient cities. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/dj7dFSZ6 Alcaldía Mayor de Bogotá | Municipio de Quito | Prefeitura de Fortaleza