The C40 World Mayors’ Summit convened in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 9th to 12th October 2019. The summit was a gathering of mayors, deputy mayors, and city leaders from across the globe. These individuals came together to share novel strategies for green urban development and discuss how to urge national governments to take action on climate issues.
Summit Attendees and Past Hosts
In addition to mayors and deputy mayors, the C40 Summit also saw the participation of climate experts, influencers, business leaders, innovators, changemakers, and concerned citizens. Over the years, six previous summits have been held in various major cities around the world. London had the privilege of hosting the first one in 2005, followed by New York in 2007, Seoul in 2009, São Paulo in 2011, Johannesburg in 2014 and Mexico City in 2016.
The Impact of C40 Mayors Summit
Each edition of the C40 Mayors Summit has provided a unique platform for the mayors of the world’s greatest cities to display their commitment and leadership in addressing climate change. The summits have gained a reputation for publishing relevant research, fostering innovations, and building vital global partnerships.
Leadership and Participation
The most recent summit in 2019 welcomed a new chair, the Mayor of Los Angeles. Among the representative cities from India were Delhi NCT, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata.
| Year | Chair | Cities Represented from India |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mayor of Los Angeles | Delhi NCT, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata |
About the C40 Group
The C40 group was initiated in 2005 by Ken Livingstone, who was the Mayor of London at that time. The group obtained its name in 2006 when it had 40 members. Today, the group has expanded to include 96 members and represents over 70 crore people, accounting for a quarter of the global economy.
These member cities collaborate to deliver the urgent and essential climate actions necessary for securing a sustainable future for their urban populations. The group is dedicated to accomplishing the climate targets established in the 2016 Paris Agreement. It propels cities to develop and implement local plans in compliance with these international targets. The C40 group runs its operations from its offices located in New York, USA, and London, UK.
