Recent storms tested Portugal’s resilience. In Setúbal, the city’s forward-looking adaptation actions paid off as a new retention basin helped prevent major flooding.
The revision of the EU Regulation on Energy Union and Climate Action is underway. Local governments and Covenant signatories can share practical experience to help shape a simpler, more coherent framework for the EU’s climate and energy action.
From citizen energy and new EU policy momentum to flagship events, fresh leadership and practical support for cities: discover what 2026 has in store for the EU Covenant of Mayors and how you can be part of it.
COP30 was framed as the “implementation COP”, underlining the role of cities and regions in delivering climate action. How were local governments reflected in the outcomes, and what does this mean for climate implementation ahead?
A new Covenant tool has just gone live, offering a powerful lens for exploring the dynamics of the EU Covenant of Mayors initiative across Europe.
While 2025 is ending, Vilnius’s efforts are far from finished, showing the example of local leadership in creating a climate-resilient and socially inclusive city. Read its achievements and follow its example, applying for the European Green Capital Award 2028!
The European Commission is inviting cities, regions, and all local authorities to take part in the new public consultation on climate resilience.
As European cities face increasing climate risks - heatwaves, floods, storms, and prolonged periods of extreme weather - creating resilient and sustainable mobility systems has never been more urgent.
Through the IN-PLAN project, local governments are using integrated planning to drive their climate objectives, coordinating spatial planning with their energy transition and climate adaptation strategies.
A recent journal article distils practical recommendations to unlock the full potential of cities on their zero-emission journey. It focuses on comprehensive emissions accounting, innovative green finance, multilevel governance, co-creation, and integrated urban planning.