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When city twins become climate partners
Arnsberg and its twin city Alba Iulia (Romania) open up new horizons
A long-standing cooperation Until now, the two cities, officially twinned since 1974, have focused their cooperation on cultural and educational issues. Now, assisted by Energy […]
Addressing our inconsistencies in order to meet the challenge
Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet
How do we respond to the emergency, to the need to adjust our path and revisit our goals, without changing a single policy? In some […]
Wanted: Remarkable roadmaps and inspiring innovations for the energy transition
We call on you to share your good practices!
Our project partner DRIFT is looking for remarkable and inspiring roadmaps and examples of innovative practices that walk the talk for carbon reductions. In the TOMORROW project, […]
Seven cities on a Zero Carbon Journey
In line with Paris Agreement and a carbon budgeting approach
Ambitious Manchester In 2019 Manchester decided to become a zero carbon city by 2038. At city level, this means capping total emissions at 15 million […]
What cities need from the next Horizon Europe funding programme
4 recommendations to activate the next-generation climate governance
When the European Commission published the new mission-oriented approach proposed for the forthcoming Horizon Europe programme in January 2018, we were glad to see such […]
EIB’s proposed divestment from fossil fuels could go up in flames
Pro-gas forces threaten to derail ambitious proposal from Europe’s public bank
In July 2019, the European Investment Bank (EIB) proposed a bold new energy lending policy which would halt support to all fossil fuel projects by […]
9 country lessons + 10 recommendations = 1 effective National Energy and Climate Plan
New LIFE PlanUp report provides guidance on participative governance to national policymakers
With EU Member States set to submit their final national energy and climate plans (NECPs) by the end of the year, they should tap into the potential of their cities and citizens to design and deliver robust, ambitious and mutually beneficial plans.
Culling the Incoming Commissioners
European Parliament hearings of Commissioner-designates get underway in Brussels
The European Parliament is questioning the proposed commissioners in Brussels this week. The hearings are essential to inform Parliament’s decision to give its consent to, […]
Germany fails to regain climate leadership
Climate package proposed by Government falls short in meeting demand for ambitious action
It has been trumpeted as a “very powerful package” by the German government. The long-awaited draft of Germany’s first climate protection law, unveiled on September 20, is ultimately insufficient to catapult the so-called energy transition pioneer back into climate leadership.
European Week of Regions and Cities 2019
4 events you cannot miss
Since 2003, the European Week of Regions and Cities has been giving cities and regions the opportunity to display their actions, confirming the importance of […]
Global Strike for Climate
Mayors Representing 8,000 European Cities Call for Climate Proofing of EU and National Budgets
Press release Climate proofing budgets is the best way to ensure that governments do not spend a single euro that could further climate change For […]
The tug of war for Germany’s next climate protection law
Where we stand and what Merkel and her team can learn from others
With a new climate action law, chancellor Angela Merkel can show how serious the so-called energy transition pioneer takes its task.
