The UN Climate Change Conference, or COP26, will be held in Glasgow, Scotland in November. As the event approaches, Mike — who serves as United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions — has kicked off an international effort across Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bloomberg LP to turbocharge climate progress.

We call it the Countdown to COP26.

We began on September 1, 2021, 60 days before COP26, and have unveiled dozens of U.S. and global climate actions — with more to come. They include everything from climate-focused investments and partnerships to capacity-building and educational efforts, with a focus on Mike's three key priorities as UN special envoy: accelerating the clean energy transition, elevating local climate action, and mobilizing climate finance.

Read below to learn more about selected actions from our Countdown, and be sure to check in regularly with our action tracker:

https://www.bloomberg.org/countdowntocop26/

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As one of the earliest actions in our Countdown, Mike announced a robust engagement with COP26, including a $10.5 million commitment to the UN from Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Bloomberg LP's official role as COP26 partner. "The latest science has made clear that we need to accelerate our efforts in the global fight against climate change, and this year's climate conference in Glasgow is a vital opportunity to do just that. We must do more, together, to curb emissions — and at Bloomberg, we're glad to partner with COP26 and support the UN's critical work on this issue," said Mike.

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America Is All In — co-founded by Mike in 2017 and now the most expansive coalition of U.S. non-federal leaders ever assembled in support of climate action — released Blueprint 2030: An All-In Climate Strategy for Faster, More Durable Emissions Reductions. The report outlines policies and actions that can deliver on the United States' 2030 national climate commitment, as well as breakthrough policies in five key sectors that will accelerate the clean energy transition and provide economic and social benefits at the same time. Check out the full Blueprint 2030, and read coverage of it in Fast Company.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Glasgow City Council unveiled a vibrant public artwork installation at the entrance of Anderston Station. Ahead of COP26, our Asphalt Art initiative will use the power of art to encourage more sustainable transportation options and transform public spaces in several European cities. The Anderston Station installation was inspired by the environmental challenges Glasgow faces with excessive rain and water runoff, and the mural is accompanied by benches and an experimental rain garden on the site.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs have partnered on a $25 million Climate Innovation Fund to increase the pace, scale, and ambition of climate solutions in South and Southeast Asia. The initial funding — which has the potential to unlock up to $500 million in private sector and government investments — will tackle projects with direct, measurable outcomes in the most carbon intensive areas of India and Vietnam. Those include clean energy systems, sustainable transport, energy efficiency, and adaptation activities to improve the climate resilience of livelihoods and infrastructure.

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Mike and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced an expanded partnership to improve Paris' air quality. The new initiative, unveiled during a visit to Paris' "Climate Academy," will support the city's efforts to fight air pollution by installing sensors to measure ultrafine particles, providing public education on the dangers of air pollution, and engaging citizens to mobilize action for cleaner air. Learn more about the partnership →

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