Extreme heat is not only a dangerous climate hazard for our communities’ health and wellbeing but is also a costly burden for our cities’ local economies. It's essential for cities to hit #Refresh to remain attractive places to live, work and visit.
From more frequent heatwaves and droughts to devasting floods and coastal erosion, climate change is already reshaping our cities and communities. This 15 July let’s take a moment to commemorate the victims of the global climate crisis.
Extreme heat often strains and overheats urban spaces and infrastructure, disrupting city activity. To ensure our cities and towns are not only liveable but also dynamic in a warmer climate, it's essential to redesign our urban spaces to #Refresh.
Heat Action Day on June 2nd is the day to raise awareness around the risks of extreme heat for which has become the deadliest climate threat to our communities and cities in Europe. Here is how your city can get involved.
Heat waves are exacerbating already existing social inequalities across Europe. On the frontline of climate risks, local governments play a key role in simultaneously addressing climate threats and their impact on growing disparities in our cities.
As Europe warms at twice the global average, heat has become an urgent public health issue in Europe. With heat-related deaths already having shot up by 30% in the past two decades, it’s urgent cities #REFRESH to protect communities and restore public health.
During Energy Cities' Annual Forum in Besançon, the Covenant of Mayors showcased how cities are tackling the climate crisis through innovative solutions - from adapting urban spaces to extreme heatwaves to transitioning to 100% renewable energy.
Steadily rising temperatures, as highlighted in the recently released State of the Climate Report 2024, are impacting Europe’s liveability and people's wellbeing. Here are four critical reasons why cities and towns must #HitRefresh in the face of extreme heat.
The Association of Municipalities of Slovenia, with the Covenant of Mayors and the Municipality of Velenje, hosted a high-level event to share best practices and highlight funding opportunities to boost climate resilience in Slovenian municipalities.
As heat waves become more frequent and intense, the Covenant of Mayors has launched 'Cities Refresh' campaign to empower European cities to take the lead in tackling urban heat and setting an example for climate resilience.