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European Investment Bank vows to divest from fossil fuels
New draft energy lending policy might turn the EIB into EU's first climate bank by end of 2020
In its draft describing the new energy lending policy published today, the European Investment Bank takes a big step for climate action. Will it be able to stick to its promise?
What’s EUp ? Showing, Sharing, Shaking
Energy Cities' EU policy intelligence bulletin
How to reach climate neutral cities? And what is the critical role of the EU in this process? Energy Cities’ members have a clear “3D” […]
Our analysis of EU Member States’ National Energy and Climate Plans reveals lack of recognition towards local action
The draft versions of EU Member States’ National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) were to be submitted by the end of 2018. Yesterday, 18 June, […]
On the rise: 328 Mayors now calling for a peak in emissions next year
Joint letter against the background of discussions around a "net zero EU" by 2050
Momentum for a net zero EU by 2050 continues to grow. An incredible 328 mayors from across Europe have now signed the joint letter calling […]
The 210 mayors’ letter
EU leaders Sefcovic and Arias Canete praise cities' "impressive" action for the energy transition
It was unprecedented in its breadth and ambition, more than 210 mayors from across the EU calling on EU leaders to chart a course for […]
Time to redefine multilevel governance!
Join the Mayors Session at ICCA!
We know the energy transition is underway but it is not rapid enough. Academics, civil society actors and policymakers all agree that the transition needs […]
Unprecedented show of ambition from Mayors across Europe on a shared energy transition
More than 200 cities asked EU leaders for far greater ambition in cutting carbon emissions
More than 50 Energy Cities members have signed a joint letter to EU leaders for far greater ambition in cutting carbon emissions. The letter calls […]
Policy brief: “Duty of care”
A government’s inaction against climate change is, as a matter of fact, a criminal offence.
Last week I found out that most court cases run by citizens against their governments in the world are based on this common law term […]
Make the EU Greta’gain
Policy brief by Claire Roumet
As spring is coming closer, you can still hear the sound of the youth protesting in the streets, waiting for us to take action, forcing […]
EU elections manifesto
Energy Cities' demands to future EU leaders - out now !
The manifesto is directed at incoming MEPs for the European Elections at the end of May, 2019.In it, we outline four ‘quick wins’ to help […]
