Jens Müller, Deputy Director at Clean Cities campaign, shares how its network helps to build public support for cities to shift from polluting cars to active, shared and electric mobility.
While EU nations adopt stronger adaptation laws, implementation at the local level stalls. New EEA reports highlight how small municipalities, despite limited resources, are becoming crucial to Europe's climate resilience.
The EU Covenant of Mayors and the European Energy Award (eea) are natural allies in supporting local authorities across Europe in planning and implementing effective energy and climate policy measures.
New scientific guidance from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre supports cities in their transition towards climate neutrality by addressing out-of-boundary emissions and carbon removals.
As Croatia advances towards climate neutrality, Julije Domac highlights how Europe’s climate and energy ambitions are being translated into concrete investments on the ground. In this interview, he reflects on the importance of energy sovereignty, faster implementation and the role of local action.
The Province of Liège hosts local authorities renewing their commitment to the EU Covenant of Mayors
On 26 May, the Province of Liège welcomed more than seventy local elected representatives and municipal officials for a meeting dedicated to the climate transition. The highlight of the evening was the renewal of their commitment to the EU Covenant of Mayors.
Energy poverty remains a central issue to be tackle for an effective and inclusive climate and energy transition. However, reliance to data is fundamental. That why EPAH has worked to specific country fiches with aggregated data.
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.
More than 150 participants gathered in Santiago de Compostela for the Spanish Covenant National Event 2026 to exchange on climate adaptation, energy poverty and local solutions accelerating the green transition across Spain.
How can Europe ensure that climate action protects its most vulnerable citizens? This question was at the heart of the High-Level Debate on Energy Poverty organised by the EU Covenant of Mayors during FEDARENE’s General Assembly, hosted by AESS Modena on 20 May 2026.