Many levels, one voice: Co-creating climate and energy policy in the EU

Multilevel governance (MLG) is essential to ensure that climate and energy policies are not only well-informed but also effectively implemented on the ground.

Local and regional authorities are often at the frontline of delivering energy transition measures – from building renovation and sustainable mobility to community engagement and renewable energy deployment – yet they are too often left out of national planning processes. By failing to include the lowest administrative levels, national governments risk overlooking context-specific challenges and slowing down the implementation of key policies.
The NECPlatform project aimed to fill this gap by supporting six Member States (Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Portugal and Romania) in creating or reinforcing permanent dialogue platforms, enabling vertical and horizontal integration, trust-building, and long-term cooperation between all levels of governance and a broad spectrum of stakeholders.

The “Many Levels, One Voice” publication offers practical insights and examples from across member states on how to organise inclusive climate and energy dialogues involving diverse stakeholders