Beijing receives climate award at COP30 Local Leaders Forum

Beijing received the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Climate Award on Tuesday during the COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro.

According to the organizer, Beijing received the award due to its efforts in "building a climate-resilient Beijing municipal administrative center".

Jointly organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies, C40 Cities, and other partners, the award celebrates local governments that have delivered ambitious, impactful, and people-centered climate breakthroughs.