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26 Aug - 28 Aug

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Lyon, France

ECHO – European Climate HOrizon 2030 Days – a Scalable Cities Conference

Scalable Cities Secretariat is organising a conference that will conclude the five years of supporting the Smart Cities and Communities and Positive Energy District projects and outline a […]

11 Sep

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EU Peers Transnational Summer Meeting

Digitalization is no longer a choice — it’s a necessity. Behind every successful home energy renovation project lies a strong digital backbone: tools that simplify […]

23 Sep

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Mix Brussels, Boulevard du Souverain 25/1, 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium

Accelerating Renewable Heating and Cooling for a Decarbonised Europe

Join us at Mix for the final event of the REDI4HEAT project, where policymakers, industry leaders, energy experts, and local authorities will come together to explore the transformative outcomes […]

01 Oct - 03 Oct

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Catella Foundation, Milan, Italy

Driving Urban Transition Conference: Positive Energy Futures – From Local Positive Energy District Pilots to European Practice

Since the start of a dedicated ambition of the European SET Plan in 2018, the concept of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) has been positioned as […]

16 Oct

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European Parliament, Rue Wiertz, Bruxelles, Belgium

EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025 

At a time of mounting geopolitical challenges and accelerating climate risks, the role of Europe’s towns, cities, and regions has never been more vital. This […]

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Supporting democracy … without democracy!

Supporting democracy … without democracy!

Policy Op-ed

European policies
Local governments
Multilevel Governance

24/07/2025

That’s how I would sum up the European budget proposal presented on 16 July. The presentation of the budget structure came as a flood of […]
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European cities step up as record heatwaves highlight urgent need for climate adaptation

European cities step up as record heatwaves highlight urgent need for climate adaptation

The Covenant of Mayors' Cities Refresh campaign brings together cities in their efforts to tackle extreme heat

Resilience
Climate adaptation
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Fair economies

22/07/2025

As extreme heat stifles Europe, people living in cities are amongst those who suffer the most. Local governments across Europe are acting faced with this threat, rethinking their cities and putting in place clear protocols to protect their populations.
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Keeping cool in the Sardinian mountains – energy communities pave the way towards energy democracy

Keeping cool in the Sardinian mountains – energy communities pave the way towards energy democracy

This is how a family in rural Sardinia keeps cool without breaking the bank

Heating & Cooling
Energy democracy
Quality of life
Community energy

18/07/2025

When Mirella Sanna and Salvatore Berria arrived on this side of the mountain there was nothing. The orchards and grapevines were all planted by them. […]
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EU budget proposals risk cutting out cities and regions

EU budget proposals risk cutting out cities and regions

The Local Alliance reacts to the EU budget structure

Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

17/07/2025

The 2028-2034 MFF approach risks centralising the EU budget, weakening Cohesion Policy, and marginalising local and regional governments in the policy design and implementation. 
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Cities and towns securing Europe’s future: Join us on 16 October in Brussels

Cities and towns securing Europe’s future: Join us on 16 October in Brussels

2025 EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony to unite local and EU leaders at a critical moment for Europe

Heating & Cooling
Renewables
Energy democracy
Resilience
Decarbonisation
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Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

17/07/2025

On 16 October 2025, mayors, regional leaders, and top EU officials will gather in the European Parliament to exchange on how to shape a resilient, secure and prosperous future for Europe together.