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Thailand | GCoM National Workshop: Launching of Climate Action Plans
GCoM SEA Secretariat

Thailand | GCoM National Workshop: Launching of Climate Action Plans

Hua Hin, 15 September 2023 | The GCoM Asia Project, in coordination with the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation (TGO) and National Municipal League of Thailand (NMT), successfully organised their most recent National Workshop in Thailand. With the launching of Climate Action Plans (CAPs) from 4 GCoM Pilot Cities in Thailand as the main highlight,
Indonesia | GCoM National Workshop: Climate Technology, Innovation, and Finance
GCoM SEA Secretariat

Indonesia | GCoM National Workshop: Climate Technology, Innovation, and Finance

Jakarta, 30-31 August 2023 | The two-day workshop on “Moving Towards Implementation: Alternative Opportunities for City Level-Climate Action” was held at the AYANA Midplaza Jakarta, Indonesia, from 30 to 31 August 2023. The workshop emphasised two aspects which consist of innovations and technology for climate projects as well as climate finance. It was organised by
Illuminating A Greener Future: North Minahasa’s Remarkable Journey towards Sustainable Development & Renewable Energy
GCoM SEA Secretariat

Illuminating A Greener Future: North Minahasa’s Remarkable Journey towards Sustainable Development & Renewable Energy

In the tropical paradise of North Minahasa, an extraordinary transformation is taking place. Located near the equator, this region in Indonesia basks under the radiant rays of the sun. By harnessing this shining gift from nature alongside its commitment to sustainability, North Minahasa has successfully used its geographical advantage to unlock a solar revolution, lighting

Welcome to Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy

GCoM Southeast Asia

The Global Covenant of Mayors Southeast Asia (GCoM SEA) helps coordinate and support engagement with participating cities in Southeast Asia. It encourages climate action at the local level and helps build a community of committed signatories around it.

Whatever the size or location of their jurisdiction, the mayors and local leaders in this alliance stand ready to take concrete measures with long-term impact to tackle the interconnected challenges of climate change mitigation, adaptation, and access to sustainable energy.

GCoM Program Challenges

Adaptation to climate change

Adopting an integrated approach to climate change mitigation and adaptation ensures consistency of actions, creates synergies and co-benefits, increases cost-efficiency, and helps avoid maladaptation. For more information on how to create a truly integrated approach and address the inter-relationships between adaptation and mitigation, check out this short article and this explanation on Climate-ADAPT.

Climate Change Mitigation

The GCoM signatory cities and local governments act to voluntarily meet targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions (or low emission development targets) for their whole community, identify climate risks and vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation and adaptation measures.

In addition, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy also aims to address increased access to sustainable energy.

Access to clean Energy

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fostering Local Climate Resilience: The Global Covenant of Mayors emphasizes the importance of climate change mitigation (also referred to as low emission development for the Global South) and adaptation to a changing climate, as well as increased access to sustainable energy.

Cities and local governments committing to the GCoM as of 1 January 2017 will need to establish a target covering the territory of the local authority for GHG emissions reductions, make a commitment to tackle climate change adaptation and resilience, and increased access to clean and affordable energy.

Cities and local governments should strive to set targets that are at least as ambitious, and preferably more ambitious, than their respective government’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. Further, they need to be in line with National Adaptation Plans (where these exist), and be consistent with the principles around energy access and urban sustainability embodied in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

GCoM SEA Partners

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