![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sadiq Khan was elected for a second term as Mayor of London in May 2021. In doing so, we’ll be able to fashion a new world after the pandemic that has as its guiding principles equality, fairness and climate justice.” He told delegates at COP26: “Our cities can harness the ingenuity of the human spirit to help conquer the threat of global warming. Mayor Khan believes cities have a pivotal role to play in achieving a green and just recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lead a worldwide rollout of air quality measures by expanding Breathe Global, based on his flagship air quality monitoring programme Breathe London, to C40’s almost 100 member cities as well as targeted, high-level support for seven megacities where air pollution is highest to bring down pollution levels. ![]() Expand C40’s Global Green New Deal programme, funded by the Open Society Foundations, which will direct additional funding to increase the number of cities working in partnership with trade unions, young people and community organisations to ensure climate action benefits everyone.Channel two thirds of C40’s budget to support climate action and green recovery efforts in Global South cities experiencing the worst impacts of the climate crisis.– Mayor of London and C40 Chair Sadiq Khan at COP26ĭuring his tenure as Chair, Mayor Khan has pledged to: Together we can and we must utilise the power of cities across the globe and continue to lead the charge when it comes to tackling the climate crisis, taking the necessary action now – not in 10, 20 or 30 years time – but now. In a keynote speech given during COP26 in Glasgow, Mayor Khan committed to align C40’s budget and staffing behind efforts to tackle air pollution worldwide and support emissions reduction strategies – particularly in Global South cities on the frontline of the climate crisis, putting social justice at the heart of his vision for C40 cities. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan became C40 Chair in December 2021. Meet C40 Chair, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan ![]()
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