Tucson Mayor Regina Romero took the global stage at the C40 World Mayors Summit 2025 to showcase the city’s rapid progress on climate action, emphasizing local strategies to reduce emissions, strengthen neighborhoods and lower costs for residents.
Romero, joined by the city’s Chief Resilience Officer Fátima Luna, participated in a high-profile U.S. mayors’ press event, “Local Power, Global Change: U.S. Mayors Leading on Climate,” hosted by C40 Cities, Climate Mayors and America Is All In and opened by former White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy. Bloomberg Philanthropies and summit sponsors helped support Tucson’s delegation.
“It is an honor to bring Tucson’s voice to this global stage,” Mayor Romero said. “In just two years, Tucson has turned climate ambition into on-the-ground action. We’re investing in cleaner transportation, greener neighborhoods, and programs that protect the people most impacted by climate hazards and rising costs. Tucson is leading across the U.S., and the world is taking notice.”…