“We have to do what we can, as mayors, to save the world”. Frank Cownie, mayor of Des Moines, commits to local climate action!

With lush forests, clean air, and a fast-growing green economy, Guiyang is proving that cities can thrive without costing the Earth. On 5–6 July, urban leaders will gather here for the Eco Forum Global Annual Conference to promote harmony between humans and nature, a journey that Guiyang has proudly led for years