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.
A new brochure, “Social business models to fight local energy poverty”, released by the POWER UP team, offers clear, concrete social energy business models to municipal staff, local energy agencies and social services.
From restoring anti-mafia sites in Sicily to fighting loneliness in the Arctic Circle, young people are proving that the best way to predict the future of a city is to let them build 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?
Before stepping into 2026, take a moment to look back at what shaped the past twelve months and what we achieved together throughout 2025.
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.
Beneath energy and climate targets lies a fundamental question: who is being involved and who is at risk of being left behind?
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.
Today, the European Commission unveiled the EU Agenda for Cities, reinforcing urban development policy and fortifying the role of cities in Europe's future growth and development.