In 2019, a total of 34 Covenant Signatories in the Province of Alicante took advantage of the call launched by the Province (Covenant Coordinator) to receive support in the development of their Reference Emissions Inventories, Sustainable Energy Action Plans and Monitoring Reports.

Recent studies suggest the setting of climate targets can be an important driver of policy action. Yet, we still know too little about the ways in which cities move from identifying problems to setting of climate targets and implementation of climate actions.

To help gain a better understanding of barriers to and drivers...Διαβάστε περισσότερα

In a new Covenant of Mayors case study, we invite you to find out how the German city of Dresden uses a living lab to bring the city, experts, and residents together to develop a better understanding of climate adaptation issues related to extreme temperatures, and to codesign solutions to these issues.

In some areas of the...Διαβάστε περισσότερα

On 19 September 2019 an Energy Information Day was co-organised by the European project C-Track 50 and the Covenant of Mayors - Europe Office.

Cities sharing best practices 

Over 25 cities Greek municipalities could hear about long-term energy planning and climate change adaptation, illustrated by best practices from the...Διαβάστε περισσότερα

On November 11th, during a ceremony at the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), 60 Italian mayors from Emilia Romagna region officially signed the European Covenant 2030 targets.

The Covenant cities (list available here) decided to align their objectives with the new European's targets for energy and climate by renewing...Διαβάστε περισσότερα

Interview with Mayor of Lisbon Fernando Medina

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On September 26^th, the Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities (ELVL), jointly with the Covenant of Mayors Europe, organised a seminar for local authorities in Rakvere to share best practices and opportunities to reach the Covenant of Mayors's targets.

“Managing change at the local level is crucial to implement...Διαβάστε περισσότερα

In order to encourage investments by citizens in energy efficiency and photovoltaic solar panels, Covenant signatory Aradippou has created an innovative strategy based on the combination of private and public funds to develop incentives.

Located on the outskirts of Larnaca, Aradippou stand as the second largest city in...Διαβάστε περισσότερα

This year again, the EU Covenant of Mayors Office is partnering with the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), a leading event for governments and organizations committed to smart, sustainable development. The Congress will be held from 19 to 21 November in Barcelona, Spain.

Be inspired and learn from thought leaders and...Διαβάστε περισσότερα

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Heating and cooling is getting higher on the agenda as it holds huge potential for decarbonising the energy system. Whereas cities are taking bold actions to...Διαβάστε περισσότερα