In Reggio Emilia, two social-housing blocks were retrofitted with ventilated, air-permeable tiled roofs, showing how passive roof solutions can help cities tackle overheating, improve comfort and cut cooling demand.
Exchange with peers, share experience and strengthen your support to cities. The Peer Review Programme 2026 invites Covenant Coordinators and Supporters to collaborate on solutions for climate risk preparedness and adaptation.
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 latest State of the Environment in Europe report warns of mounting climate risks to quality of life, stressing the essential role of cities in tackling the climate crisis on the ground.
Did you miss this year’s Urban Resilience Forum in Rotterdam? Revisit our session on extreme heat to gain some insights on how cities are tackling rising temperatures through nature, urban design, governance and community-driven solutions.
This year’s EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony will bring together top EU officials alongside local and regional leaders to discuss how local governments are securing the EU’s energy and climate future. Discover the line-up of high-level speakers joining
Decarbonised district cooling is where our two campaigns, Cities Refresh and the Cities Heat Detox, meet - showing how cities can tackle extreme heat with clean and sustainable cooling solutions.
Tackling urban heat starts with integrated planning. By embedding heat resilience into zoning, building codes, infrastructure, and public space design, cities can refresh their urban environments to make them safer and more liveable for all.
As cities across Europe grapple with rising temperatures and the growing risks of extreme heat, they need strong support from national and regional authorities and agencies to adapt. National climate agencies, in particular, can guide local action.
As extreme heat rises, cities can act with nature-based solutions, heat-resilient design, heat health policies, and community-led efforts. Discover solutions and how they are being used in cities across Europe.