C40 Mayors Summit

C40

Question: Which of the following city will host C40 Mayors Summit 2019?
(a)Copenhagen
(b)New York
(c)Bern
(d)New Delhi
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 19th October 2018; Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Frank Jensen announced that the City of Copenhagen will host the C40 Mayors Summit in October 2019.
  • The 17 Mayors that make up the C40 Steering Committee selected Copenhagen as the host city for the landmark climate event next year.




  • This summit takes place every three years, bringing together the Mayors and leaders of the 96 member cities of the C40 network from across the globe.
  • Copenhagen is aiming to become world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025 and this city is now targeting to be a true global leader in climate action.
  • The Copenhagen Summit will celebrate and share the most effective climate solutions being delivered in cities worldwide.
  • Mayors, CEOs, philanthropists, investors, scientists and citizens will come together to shift global markets and create a sustainable, prosperous and healthy future for the world’s great cities.




  • Previous C40 summits have been hosted by London, New York, Seoul, Sao Paulo, Johannesburg and Mexico City.

Links:

https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/copenhagen-to-host-c40-mayors-summit-118101900716_1.html

https://www.c40.org/press_releases/copenhagen-to-host-c40-mayors-summit-2019