CLC and C40 Cities sign MoU to advance people-centred, climate-resilient urban futures

The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) and the Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore (CLC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration through areas such as joint research and conferences to advance urban sustainability and resilience efforts in cities globally.

The MoU, the first between the two parties, was signed by Mark Watts, Executive Director, C40, and Hugh Lim, Executive Director, Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore, at London Climate Action Week 2025.

Scope of MoU

This MoU represents a shared commitment to exchange knowledge, strengthen city networks, and co-create more liveable, regenerative cities for future generations. As cities stand at the frontline of climate solutions, this partnership marks the next step in advancing people-centred, climate-resilient urban policies. It is designed to unlock new opportunities for city leadership, planning innovation, and on-the-ground implementation, from shaping forward-thinking policies to supporting equitable climate adaptation.

“Through this partnership, we are advancing international engagement, shared learning, and collective climate ambition,” said Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40. “We believe in the power of cities to drive transformation—from resilient, sustainable infrastructure to inclusive communities.”

“CLC Singapore is glad to partner with C40 in advancing knowledge sharing and innovation, especially in regenerative design, as we work towards development approaches that can mitigate climate risks, enrich cities, and restore ecosystems,” said Hugh Lim, Executive Director, CLC.  

The first activity under the new partnership is a mayoral panel, co-hosted by CLC and C40, together with CLC’s research partner, Arup, during London Climate Action Week 2025, titled “Urban Futures Reimagined: A Mayoral Exchange on Regenerative Cities.” The event, taking place at Arup’s London headquarters, will feature Eirik Lae Solberg, Governing Mayor of Oslo, Federico Gutiérrez, Mayor of Medellín, and Frederick Teo, Chief Executive Officer of GenZero, to share how regenerative urban planning is driving inclusive, net-zero city transformation worldwide.

This inaugural event will spotlight how urban design, when grounded in nature-based solutions, compact growth, and community engagement, can cut emissions, strengthen social equity, and future-proof cities against climate extremes.

Further to this, the MOU will also see CLC and C40 pursue activities such as capability development, joint research, peer exchanges, and curated knowledge platforms that spotlight best practices.