Tackling emissions from the building sector is imperative and presents an opportunity for cooperation between the EU, national and subnational governments. Cities therefore play a key role in delivering and harnessing the benefits of fossil fuel-free and energy efficient buildings.
The EU Policy Lab (Joint Research Centre, European Commission) just started collecting citizens' and stakeholders' real-life experiences in relation with water, in any of its aspects.
Once a polluted industrial landscape, Bilbao is now committed to a carbon-neutral future. To achieve this conversion, it has developed a new energy strategy focused on decarbonising heating.
The Mission Platform is now extending part of its support to any European city aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest.
Do you want to accelerate your climate transition? Don't miss your change to learn more from Mission cities, through the new NetZeroCities Twinning Learning Programme. Become a twin city to learn from pilot projects of the EU Cities Mission!
In response to the energy crisis, Grenoble has implemented a comprehensive sufficiency plan to cut energy consumption. Building on its longstanding commitment to consumption reduction, the city has used the crisis as an opportunity to expand sufficiency into a key element of its long-term strategy.
In Europe, we all consume large amounts of energy every day. The European Commission would like to hear your ideas for improving energy efficiency. Whether at home, at work or in the workplace, improving energy efficiency can take many forms.
Mayors unite in the European Parliament to showcase their support for the European Green Deal and highlight their crucial role in mobilising communities to act on climate. Their message to Europe: support local action to make the Green Deal tangible to all.
How do Covenant Supporters empower cities and towns in tackling climate change? Dive into our 2023 Report to find out more about their work enhancing energy and climate action locally, while strengthening multilevel governance.
The EU Mission Label was awarded to 23 cities part of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, one of the EU Missions under Horizon Europe!