C40 Cities Climate Summit

The C40 Summit took place in Copenhagen between 9th October and 12th October, 2019. The 2019 summit, in specific, aims to build global coalition of cities, citizens and businesses that rallies around ambitious climate action that the earth needs right now.

Highlights of the Summit

• Fourteen global cities have pledged to promote sustainable food policies to tackle the climate crisis as well as boost the health of its citizens. As part of the declaration, mayors of these cities will work towards implementing a ‘planetary health diet’ for all by 2030. It will be balanced and nutritious food, based on the culture, geography, and demography of the cities. They will also change the food procurement policies to make healthy, delicious and low-carbon food affordable and accessible for all and also reduce food loss and waste by 50 per cent.
• It is a conference where city leaders from around the world share ideas on green urban development and on ways to get national governments to act on climate issues.
• Apart from Mayors and Deputy Mayors, the Summit was attended by climate experts, influencers, business leaders, innovators, change makers, and citizens.
• Over the past decade, C40 has convened six Mayors Summits, hosted by London (2005), New York (2007), Seoul (2009), São Paulo (2011), Johannesburg (2014) and Mexico City (2016).
• C40 Summits are known for publishing important research, showcasing innovations by cities, and for forging global partnerships.
• At the 2019 Summit, the Mayor of Los Angeles has taken over as chair of the group.
• The cities from India that are part of the C40 are Delhi NCT, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata.