A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.

People want action. Smart cities are taking action. Nations should support city action.

#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social

Regardless of global agreements, climate resilience is ultimately built in neighbourhoods with the people who live and work in them. For towns across the Netherlands, that requires a collaborative regreening effort between the municipality and community. #ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social

For decades, sustainable & responsible cities haven’t just been possible — they’ve been common sense, logical, ridiculously obvious! And yet we’ve failed to act. A better future through better cities is STILL possible with real leadership at every level. #ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social

Cities like Paris are showing that urban greening thru street & place transformation is just COMMON SENSE, for cooling cities that are getting hotter due to the #ClimateCrisis, and for reducing emissions, cleaning the air, and improving quality-of-life!

#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social

Perhaps the smartest #ClimateAction investment in cities is in public transit. While others make excuses, Paris is building a WHOLE NEW METRO NETWORK CONNECTING SUBURBS.

“…the Grand Paris Express, a new 200km system with 4 new lines & 68 new stations.”

#ActionStartsHere
@mayors4climate.bsky.social

“The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) is the world’s largest alliance for city climate leadership, uniting over 13,800 cities & local govts across 148 countries.“

@mayors4climate.bsky.social champions city LEADERSHIP. #ActionStartsHere www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/impact2025/

When I helped plan (as a rep of Vancouver) the very 1st Mayors Climate Summit in Copenhagen at COP15, we chose the slogan “Cities Act.” But for cities to lead & act on #ClimateAction, we need nations to FUND, empower & position cities. A key message for @mayors4climate.bsky.social. #ActionStartsHere

Smart cities are transforming transportation, reducing emissions and public costs while adding more choice and improving quality of life. COMMON SENSE!

Smart infrastructure for public transit, walking & biking is a GREAT INVESTMENT. Fund it accordingly. #ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social

Remember, with or without COP events, smart nations know that INVESTING in cities taking #ClimateAction is one of the smartest investments nations can make. The cost of NOT doing it is FAR too high, in ways we can count & ways we can’t. @mayors4climate.bsky.social #ActionStartsHere #PaidPartnership

We have no shortage of solutions when it comes to the #ClimateCrisis & better city-building. We know what works, & what doesn’t. We know the difference between action & excuse. We have smart cities that inspire us.

We need leadership.

#ActionStartsHere #PaidPartnership @mayors4climate.bsky.social

“Mayors across the globe are good examples of leaders, politicians, actually taking action.” @london.gov.uk’s fellow city leaders aren’t just tinkering at the edges, but seeking to turn the tide…”

Cities are TAKING ACTION but MUST be enabled by nations. #ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social

“At the World Mayors Summit 2025, C40 Cities @c40cities.bsky.social & the Global Covenant of Mayors @mayors4climate.bsky.social are showcasing how cities are moving from negotiation to delivery, turning climate pledges into real-world progress.”

Action.
#ActionStartsHere www.c40.org/news/yearly-...

A key org that’s really championing city climate leadership is @mayors4climate.bsky.social. I’m honoured they’ve hired me to help them champion change & spread the word.

We need to do EVERYTHING WE CAN to help position cities to lead! #ActionStartsHere www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/wp-content/u...

“Mayors & urban leaders have called for at least US$800 billion a year in public investment from national govts & devt finance institutions by 2030. This funding…is critical to stimulate additional investments from the private sector…”

Fund city action. @mayors4climate.bsky.social #ActionStartsHere

#climatecrisis #climatechange #cop30
#canpoli #cdnpoli #urbanism #actionstartshere
So, who's gonna break the news 👇 to Brent Toderian?