Before stepping into 2026, take a moment to look back at what shaped the past twelve months and what we achieved together throughout 2025.
Report: Cities Refresh
Author
EU Covenant of Mayors
Publication year
2025
Publication type
Useful Resources
Report: Cities Heat Detox
Author
EU Covenant of Mayors
Publication year
2025
Publication type
Useful Resources
Awards: Governance Innovations in Energy Communities
A new prize for innovative energy communities launched by the European Commission. Read more now!
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Mitigation
Adaptation
Energy Poverty
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!
Awards: EU Green Capital & EU Green Leaf Awards 2028
The European Commission launched the call for applications for the 2028 European Green Capital (EGC) and European Green Leaf (EGL) Awards. These prestigious titles recognise and reward European cities that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability, environmental innovation and improving the quality of life for their residents.
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