Auckland Council

Mayor: Phil Goff

The Auckland Plan 2050 sets the direction for how Auckland will grow and develop over the next 30 years. It responds to the key challenges faced – high population growth, sharing prosperity among all Aucklanders, and reducing environmental damage.

To address these challenges, the plan identifies six outcomes that will deliver a better Auckland:

• Belonging and Participation

• Māori Identity and Wellbeing

• Homes and Places

• Transport and Access

• Environment and Cultural Heritage

• Opportunity and Prosperity.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

GCoM Badges Awarded

City of Adelaide

Mayor: Dr Jane Lomax-Smith

The City of Adelaide is aspiring to be the world’s first carbon neutral city and an international leader in environmental change. They have built a reputation on being a city that actively reduces carbon emissions, uses resources wisely, and is enriched by thriving natural ecological systems. The Global Covenant of Mayors is another critical part of their commitment to this identity and long-term vision.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

GCoM Badges Awarded

City of Sydney

Mayor: Clover Moore

The City of Sydney joins international leaders, the scientific community, major business groups, and all state and territory governments in setting and working towards a net-zero target.  

In 2007, Sydney was the first Australian city to become carbon neutral and since then, we’ve worked to reduce the impact of our operations.

Our organisation is proudly powered by 100 percent renewable electricity, we’ve boosted recycling in our buildings by more than 40 percent and set up  water reuse schemes in many of our parks. 

These achievements are echoed in  our local government area. We’ve planted more than 15,000 trees, given 11,000 households access to a food scraps collection service, and reduced emissions   across the local area by 26 per cent, from their 2006 levels.  The Covid19 pandemic has shown us swift action is possible, and that by aligning our goals globally, together, we can lead in the creation of a sustainable economic future.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

GCoM Badges Awarded

City of Melbourne

Mayor: Sally Capp

The City of Melbourne has set an ambitious target for Melbourne to become a carbon neutral city. The Council has taken many steps to mitigate and adapt to climate change and has been globally recognised for its leadership. The Council also recognises that adapting well to climate change means working in collaboration with partners and is a valued signatory to the Global Covenant of Mayors.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

GCoM Badges Awarded