Climate Mayors Chair and C40 Cities Vice Chair Mayor Kate Gallego: U.S. Mayors Are Resolute in Building Healthier, More Affordable, More Sustainable, and Safer Cities
Phoenix, AZ (November 22, 2025) – In the wake of COP30, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Chair of Climate Mayors, Vice Chair of C40 Cities, and a Co-Chair of the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, issued the following statement:
“This past month, a delegation of more than 100 U.S. local leaders, including over 30 U.S. mayors – one of the largest delegations of subnational leaders – sent a clear message: America’s mayors continue to deliver the bold actions that are building healthier, more affordable, more sustainable, and safer cities. America’s delegation of mayors stood united in telling our friends and allies that local leaders in the U.S. remain committed to delivering climate action. We know that the policies and projects that reduce emissions also bring affordable, reliable, and clean energy to our communities, create good jobs, and improve public health.
“Mayors understand that climate change contributes to the rising cost of food, energy, and housing. While the federal government is trying to take us backwards, U.S. mayors are doubling down on lowering costs, improving public health and safety, and making life more affordable for Americans across the country.
“As we mark ten years since the Paris Agreement, Climate Mayors demonstrate that local action is where international climate commitments are made tangible. We continue to execute the policies and projects driving the clean energy transition because it is the right choice for our children, our communities, our cities, and our planet.”
As a Co-Chair of the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, Mayor Gallego joined more than 14,000 local leaders from around the world in urging stronger collaboration between local and national governments to meet global climate goals. The outcome statement, delivered to UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the beginning of COP30, reinforces that robust multilevel action is key to delivering on the promise of the Paris Agreement.