Belfast is applying to join C40, a climate action network comprising 97 cities around the world.
Belfast City Council has agreed for the Lord Mayor Christina Black to apply on behalf of Belfast City Council and her office to join the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, and sign up to its “leadership standards.” The group represents one twelfth of the world's population and one quarter of the global economy.
C40 focuses on fighting climate change and driving urban action that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and other climate risks, as well as health and economic issues facing urban citizens. Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London has been the C40's chairperson since last year, while former mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg is president of the board.
