11 Jun

EUSEW 2025: From national to local: strategies and tools for sustainable energy and climate action

Session Co-Organised by the Covenant of Mayors – Europe The importance of engagement of all levels of government in climate action is recognised in landmark […]

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Local Transitions Learning Centre: Discover our rich learning offer!

Local Transitions Learning Centre: Discover our rich learning offer!

From urban regeneration to financing sustainable energy projects and much more - all the knowledge and tools you need to make your city futureproof

20/05/2025

Have you already explored our Local Transitions Learning Centre? A range of free courses awaits you, designed to help you effectively tackle pressing urban and […]
Advocacy
Local Alliance puts forth concrete recommendations for an EU budget fit for future

Local Alliance puts forth concrete recommendations for an EU budget fit for future

The eight networks jointly published three papers calling for a better reform agenda, shared governance and a place-based approach to competitiveness

06/05/2025

In response to the public consultation on the future EU budget, the Local Alliance publishes concrete recommendations calling for a bold realignment of EU spending priorities.
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The importance of multilevel governance to promote collaborative decision-making and inclusiveness

29/04/2025

The implementation of Climate and Energy Dialogues in six countries has shown their importance and positive results in the co-creation of energy and climate policies.
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Call for evidence! In support of a locally-anchored European budget

20/02/2025

Does nationalising its budget make the European project more legible?Does a dramatic decrease in the number of programmes make accessing EU funding simpler? In its […]
Advocacy
Local Alliance’s vision for a future-proofed EU budget: empowering local communities

Local Alliance’s vision for a future-proofed EU budget: empowering local communities

The next EU Budget needs to be grounded in our local communities through a place-based approach and robust multilevel governance

23/01/2025

The Local Alliance calls on EU leaders to ensure the next EU budget becomes a strong, comprehensive tool for a just, resilient, climate-neutral and competitive Europe. 
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Local Alliance warns: €86 billion EU Social Climate Fund at risk of mismanagement due to inadequate governance

Local Alliance warns: €86 billion EU Social Climate Fund at risk of mismanagement due to inadequate governance

New report highlights what’s at stake when national governments sidestep local and regional counterparts

11/12/2024

A new report from the Local Alliance reveals that vulnerable households in the EU are at risk of being underserved by the €86 billion Social Climate Fund (SCF) due to inadequate consultation of local and regional governments by national governments.
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Transformation agencies to involve local economic actors in the green and energy transition

04/11/2024

To meet their ambitious climate objectives, such as becoming climate neutral, several cities are developing new tools like local agencies to bring together and transform […]
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European cities should be able to contribute to Energy and Climate laws. This peer learning programme may make it possible.

04/11/2024

After two years of experimentation in six Member States, it’s time to share the conclusions with other countries and to support them in implementing permanent multilevel dialogues to work on national Energy and Climate laws.
Advocacy
Joined up financial support from EU, national and regional funds for cities and regions are a must for achieving Europe’s social, economic and environmental objectives

10/09/2024

The European networks of local and regional governments, bringing their expertise in energy, mobility, waste, governance and citizen engagement, have written a joint letter calling for an urgent rethink of Europe’s funding of cities and regions.
Advocacy
Why the EU and the Member States should bet on multilevel governance: Policy Brief

Why the EU and the Member States should bet on multilevel governance: Policy Brief

To implement the Green Deal and their national plans, the EU and Member States must work with local and regional partners

10/09/2024

The NECPlatform project underscores the importance of multilevel dialogues in the coming years, urging Member States and the European Commission to strengthen and more effectively implement the Governance Regulation.