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Help us shape the future of the Covenant of Mayors movement
Until 15 September, all local and regional governments across Europe are invited to influence the developments of the Covenant of Mayors through an online survey.
2020 stands out as a peculiar year for Europe. It is indeed a key moment, as the EU should evaluate whether we are on track […]
A Climate Pact for Luddites
How the Green Deal’s most ambitious element connects everything - including Zoom calls, Ada Lovelace and Frans Timmermans
“Jim, you’re on mute.” “We can see you talking Jim, but we can’t hear you.” “I’ll send Jim a message that he hasn’t turned on […]
How Local Authorities can encourage citizen participation in energy transitions
By Dr Sioned Haf, Bangor University, Cymru | Wales
During this time in which countries across the European continent and beyond are affected by the impact of the Covid-19 virus, it is noteworthy that […]
How can Europe emerge stronger out of the current crisis?
Our letter to the President of the European Commission
Energy Cities’ President addressed a letter to the European Commission President von der Leyen to present our solution, in order to ensure economic recovery and […]
European Green Deal at 100 days – high in ambition, but not (yet) a game changer
What's EUp March 2020
As the new EU Commission hits its 100 day benchmark, it is time to analyze how its flagship programme to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent has performed so far. The European Green Deal has already brought forth various ambitious measures, ranging from funding to governance. However, it has not yet triggered the necessary paradigm shift needed to deliver the transition.
Help build the EU’s Climate Pact
Consultation launched on how cities will form the foundation of the EU's Climate Pact
A broad consultation on the proposed Climate Pact has been launched by the European Commission. The Climate Pact is one of the strategic pillars of […]
Fearless cities and more
Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet
It is impossible for me to write this March 2020 political editorial without mentioning the coronavirus outbreak. Yes, in this age of globalisation, pandemics are […]
EU Climate Law enshrines 2050 target but misses climate proofing
Updated 2030 emissions target due in September
The EU Commission today unveiled their climate law enshrining the target of climate neutrality across the entire EU by 2050. Because it is set for […]
A little space to think
Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet
This week, my director colleagues (ICLEI Europe, Climate Alliance, CEMR, Eurocities, Fedarene), and I met with the faculty of new European Commissioners. Therefore, I would […]
30 new factsheets on the energy transition!
Zoom in on best practices in participative governance
Each city’s energy transition is different but they have one element in common: the active involvement of the local community to make their city greener […]
On the road to climate neutral cities
3 lessons from Leuven
In the city of Leuven in Belgium, over 500 public organisations, businesses and citizens united behind a roadmap towards zero-carbon emissions in 2050. In 2019, […]
Democratic public ownership: free digital course on best practices
Sign up to mPOWER Digital
The online course will enable participants to learn from cities that are leading the energy transition and provide plenty of opportunities to exchange municipal power […]
