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22 July 2025
EU News

New Citizen Energy Advisory Hub to boost a citizen-led energy transition

The European Commission is launching the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub (CEAH), a pioneering initiative designed to promote a bottom-up approach to the energy transition, enhance citizen participation and strengthen the social dimension across EU countries.

21 July 2025
EU News

Discover the seven finalists for the 2027 European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards

Seven cities have been shortlisted by the Commission to enter the final stage of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards, following an assessment by a panel of independent experts. Six of them are Covenant Signatories.

17 July 2025
Community News

Cities and towns securing Europe’s future: Registrations open for 2025 Covenant of Mayors Ceremony

Join us in Brussels on 16 October for this year’s 2025 EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony, alongisde mayors, regional leaders, and top EU officials, to chart a resilient, secure and prosperous future for Europe together.

16 July 2025
Community News

Leading Velenje’s just transition: Insights from Peter Dermol, Mayor and EU Covenant Board Member

The Mayor of Velenje, Slovenia, and member of the EU Covenant of Mayors Board, Peter Dermol, shares how he is guiding the city toward a sustainable and climate-resilient future.

8 July 2025
Community News

Helping cities adapt to heat at a national or regional level: the role of climate agencies

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.

7 July 2025
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Local ‘Knowledge Networks’ Can Help Deliver Europe’s Building Renovation Goals

In Covenant of Mayors cities like Vilnius and Zaragoza, local experiments used peer learning and tailored support to make energy renovations more accessible—offering a model for inclusive, community-driven climate action.

30 June 2025
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In the face of rising heat, how can cities hit refresh?

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.

25 June 2025
Community News

Housing for resilient cities: empowering citizens for a clean energy transition

How can we deliver affordable, high-quality, and environmentally sustainable housing across Europe? Discover the key insights and takeaways from our session at the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025.

18 June 2025
Community News

Reviving local economies: Refreshing our cities for thriving places

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.

12 June 2025
Community News

Driving climate action in Matosinhos: Meet Luísa Salgueiro, Mayor and Covenant Board Member

The Mayor of Matosinhos, Portugal, and member of the EU Covenant of Mayors Board, Luísa Salgueiro, shares how her city is leading with innovative, community-focused climate action.