C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Inc.
C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Inc.
09/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2024 17:50
C40 Cities congratulates Fortaleza on the WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities win
Statement
September 26, 2024
C40 Cities Executive Director Mark Watts has congratulated the City of Fortaleza for winning the prestigious WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities for pioneering a first-of-its-kind climate budgeting project.
The project, which integrates greenhouse gas emissions tracking and reduction into the yearly municipal budget cycle, has demonstrated the power of urban innovation to address the urgent challenges of the climate crisis. It also supports C40's mission to build a resilient, equitable, and low-carbon future for cities worldwide.
C40 Executive Director, Mark Watts, said: "Huge congratulations to Fortaleza for securing this prestigious award. Mayor Sarto's leadership is a first-class example of innovative city climate action that improves equity and quality of life for people. This recognition is truly deserved, and I look forward to seeing the lasting impact of this trailblazing project."
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