During Energy Cities' Annual Forum in Besançon, the Covenant of Mayors showcased how cities are tackling the climate crisis through innovative solutions - from adapting urban spaces to extreme heatwaves to transitioning to 100% renewable energy.
Steadily rising temperatures, as highlighted in the recently released State of the Climate Report 2024, are impacting Europe’s liveability and people's wellbeing. Here are four critical reasons why cities and towns must #HitRefresh in the face of extreme heat.
The Association of Municipalities of Slovenia, with the Covenant of Mayors and the Municipality of Velenje, hosted a high-level event to share best practices and highlight funding opportunities to boost climate resilience in Slovenian municipalities.
The Covenant of Mayors is evolving! The Board is expanding to include a wider array of voices from the Covenant community, reflecting the diverse challenges and innovative solutions that our towns, cities, and regions bring to the climate and energy transition.
As heat waves become more frequent and intense, the Covenant of Mayors has launched 'Cities Refresh' campaign to empower European cities to take the lead in tackling urban heat and setting an example for climate resilience.
To implement the Green Deal and other key elements of EU legislation, the EU and Member States must work hand in hand with local and regional partners. This is what the LIFE-funded NECPlatform project and its high-level closing event was all about. Discover the key takeaways.
The Annual Conference of the Energy Cities Romania Association (OER) around the theme "Cities as Energy Consumers: Challenges and Solutions for the Future" gathered key actors from the central government, regional and local authorities.
The three winners stood out for their exceptional heat decarbonisation strategies, serving as inspiration for other cities and towns across Europe.
Europe’s cities are leading the way in heating and cooling decarbonisation! From geothermal innovation to AI-driven energy storage, meet the 2025 Covenant of Mayors Award finalists decarbonising their heating systems and fighting energy poverty.
The regional government of Navarra, Covenant coordinator, has developed a new innovative tool setting a benchmark in local climate action and energy transition across Europe: the Navarra Covenant of Mayors Management Portal.