10 years of the Covenant of Mayors
The EU Covenant of Mayors is the world’s largest movement for local climate action and energy transition, bringing together more than 9,200 local and regional authorities across the Europe, determined to take action to help meeting the EU climate and energy objectives.
Illustration : Covenant of Mayors – Europe
Local and regional leadership for clean energy and climate action The EU Covenant of Mayors is the world’s largest movement for local climate action and energy transition, bringing together more than 9,200 local and regional authorities across the Europe, determined to take action to help meeting the EU climate and energy objectives.
On 22 February the Covenant will celebrate its 10th anniversary in a ceremony at the European Parliament in Brussels. Covenant members will be joined by Commission Vice-President for the Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič and Commissioners Miguel Arias Cañete(Climate Action, Energy) and Carlos Moedas (Research, Science and Innovation).
This will be an opportunity to reflect on the success of this movement over the past 10 years and to look ahead to the future. It is expected that mayors and cities will pledge their 2030 objectives for greenhouse gas emissions reductions and present solutions to climate change adaptation. They will showcase ways to create jobs, foster investment while improving the health and the quality of life of citizens. The event will also highlight the central role of the cities in meeting the objectives agreed in the Paris Agreement on climate change.
At the ceremony, Commissioner Moedas will open the 2018 European Capital of Innovation contest (also known as iCapital) – a €1 million prize to reward the cities and mayors who have built the most dynamic innovation ecosystems, for the benefit of European citizens and businesses.
On 21 February, the Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum and Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place will also take place in Brussels. This will be an opportunity to address the key success factors for financing clean urban transportSearch for available translations of the preceding link•••, building renovation and energy efficiency at the operational levelSearch for available translations of the preceding link•••. Participants will share their experience of the development of bankable investment pipelines that could be replicated elsewhere. Stands will also showcase successful projects and resources available to support project promote
You may also like
Conference of Mayors: Translating the EU Green Deal into local actions
The high level event, titled Conference of Mayors: Translating the EU Green Deal into local actions, was organised by the Flemish Government within the framework of the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council. The event took place in Brussels on the 15th of March 2024, split between morning sessions hosted by the European Parliament, and 3 afternoon parallel sessions hosted by the Committee of the Regions.
Strategies to enhance accessibility of innovative financing
Explore the pioneering strategies and key takeaways from the first PROSPECT+ Policy Dialogue webinar on innovative local financing and the transition from traditional funding.
Time for your city to shine: apply to the 2025 Covenant of Mayors’ Award
This year’s Covenant Award rewards cities’ excellence in projects decarbonising heating and cooling, promoting cleaner air, a stronger economy, and more resilient communities.
Join the IN-PLAN Train the Trainer programme and learn about Integrated Energy, Climate and Spatial planning
The second edition of the programme will take place online on 20 February, 27 February and 4 March 2024. Staff of Energy, Climate, and Development Agencies are invited to apply.
The Cities Heat Detox: healthy heat for cities
Detoxifying our heating systems has never been juicer! Check out the newest campaign of the Covenant of Mayors.
Empowering Local Energy Action: Highlights from RENAEL Green Horizon 2024
At the annual meeting of Italian energy agencies, representatives from FEDARENE and the European Commission joined discussions on energy transition and climate resilience.