Climate adaptation
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News
Cities’ involvement in the EU’s Agenda for Cities should not be optional
The Agenda sets the direction forward but leaves it up to Member States to involve cities – here’s how to improve it.
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies04/12/2025
A new policy Agenda for cities has been published by the European Commission, but without mandatory regional chapters and territorial approach in the next EU budget it will remain a dead letter.
Advocacy
WHAT’S EUp? The great battle over the EU’s long-term budget for local governments
Unpacking the European Commission's proposal
18/09/2025
What will the next EU budget mean for cities? Energy Cities breaks down the Commission’s proposal and sets out what must change to make it work for people and for Europe.
News
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
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.
