Mayors Veenker and Cowell, join Governor Lujan Grisham and Gina McCarthy to lead U.S. Delegation of 120+ State and Local Leaders to COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye

Participating U.S. leaders will take part in key conversations and programming at the America Is All In Pavilion, the central venue highlighting U.S. subnational climate commitments. In Antalya, the delegation will reinforce its dedication to climate action and showcase local climate solutions that are lowering energy costs, growing jobs, and cutting dangerous pollution in American communities.

Statement from Climate Mayors Executive Director Kate Wright Celebrating Re-elected Mayors

Yesterday’s wins demonstrate that voters trust Climate Mayors to make their communities more affordable while investing in a cleaner, energy economy that moves away from outdated, polluting fossil fuels.

Across cities of every size and in communities across the political spectrum, voters made clear that they want leaders who are focused on solving problems and making their communities better places to live.

OPINION—Mayor Kate Gallego: “From Phoenix to San Antonio, mayors are demanding data centers be good neighbors.”

Mayor Kate Gallego: “Across the country agree on this: the digital infrastructure rush we’re witnessing must respect communities’ health and safety. Our message to developers is the same: Be good neighbors and stewards of local resources. Pay your own way for energy and grid costs, protect our water and air, and be transparent with the communities you want to call home.”

Climate Mayors, Sabin Center and Climate XChange Release Model Local Law: A Framework for Responsible Data Center Development

New, legally-informed resource gives mayors and local leaders a framework for shaping responsible development that addresses data center impacts on energy, water, and land while centering communities and creating transparency. The model law provides a menu of legal and regulatory approaches across four areas including: Siting and permitting, operational standards, transparency, and community benefits.

NEW REPORT: From Awareness to Action on Extreme Heat—How Mayors Can Deliver for Residents

Climate Mayors latest report offers mayors and city leaders research-backed insights into how residents experience extreme heat and practical opportunities to make local heat response more visible, accessible, and actionable.

Created in partnership with Switch 5 and Hazelwood Network, this research explores what residents experience during extreme heat, what prevents them from staying safe, and opportunities for mayors to communicate more clearly on how cities are creating resiliency.

Climate Mayors Announce “Stories of Impact” Winners at New York Climate Week

Climate Mayors announced the winners of the Climate Mayors Stories of Impact Challenge at their annual Leadership Forum held during New York Climate Week, highlighting how cities across the country are delivering real, tangible climate solutions that lower costs, strengthen communities, and improve quality of life.

The Stories of Impact Challenge is part of Climate Mayors’ broader effort to equip local leaders with tools to communicate authentically and effectively in today’s digital landscape.

U.S. Mayors and Governors Supercharge State-City Climate Collaboration at Climate Week NYC

New U.S. Climate Alliance and Climate Mayors partnership counters ongoing federal retreat, advances key climate solutions across America.

As the U.S. federal government continues its retreat from global climate efforts, mayors and governors representing America’s top state- and city-led climate action coalitions — the Climate Mayors and U.S. Climate Alliance — came together today at Climate Week NYC to announce a new joint partnership that supercharges non-federal climate collaboration, demonstrating the strength and durability of American climate leadership.

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