EU Covenant of Mayors Supporters are public or not-for-profit organisations that commit to promoting the EU Covenant of Mayors and to mobilising and supporting their members and/or local governments to reach EU’ climate and energy objectives.
Why Join
The EU Covenant of Mayors helps energy and climate agencies, EU and national associations of local and regional authorities and civil society organisations to mobilise and support local authorities with climate planning.
Join the Covenant of Mayors as Supporter to:
- Integrate them into the world largest movement of local authorities acting on climate change, showcasing the collective impact of local action.
- Provide them with a reference methodology and ready-made guidance to plan, implement and monitor robust climate strategies with an integrated approach (across mitigation, adaptation and energy poverty).
- Connect them to a vast and diverse community of peers across Europe and the world to exchange experience and knowledge.
- Raise their awareness on key areas of climate action and EU policy by echoing our thematic campaigns and extending our events to your network.
- Integrate a network of like-minded organisations to exchange experiences, knowledge and best practices.
- Engage in EU events and access European decision-makers to help shape EU climate and energy policy.
- Link up with other EU and global initiatives to access their knowledge, resources and services and beef up your toolbox on the energy and climate transition.
- Bring visibility to your organisation’s work by sharing your story with the CoM-munity through our campaigns, events and stories.
Eligibility
Associations of local and regional Authorities, European federations, local and regional thematic agencies (energy/environment), NGOs and civil society organisations can join as Covenant Supporters.
The role includes the following categories:
- Regional and local thematic agencies
- Associations of local and regional authorities
- Non-governmental and civil society organisations
- Associated partners
Local public entities aggregating municipalities
Local action groups, communities of municipalities and similar entities can be recognised as networks of local / regional authorities and join the initiative as Covenant Supporters if the following criteria are met:
- The adhesion to the initiative is linked to the support of Covenant Signatories in the development and/or implementation of their action plans.
- The entity is governed by public and non-profit entities only.
Associated Partners
European Federations of the private sector and other such structures which are in position to provide linkages with private companies and civil society, as well as support to Covenant signatories - notably in the form of technologies, tools, financial incentives, promotional materials, cultural and participative initiatives - can join the Covenant as Associated Partners
How to Join
Associations of local and regional authorities, NGOs, Agencies interested in obtaining the status of Covenant Supporter should go through the following steps:
Step 1After checking your eligibility, register through the dedicated online form. | Step 2After confirmation of eligibility by the Covenant Europe Helpdesk, you will receive our Commitment Statement. You may find a draft version here. | Step 3Present the commitment statement to your legal representative for approval and signature. Once signed, send it back to supporters@eumayors.eu. Once such statement is received, the EU Covenant Helpdesk will publish your organisation’s profile and you will become an official member of the Covenant Community. |
After Joining
 | 1. Communicate Share your engagement and with the media! To help with this, our Supporter CoM-munication Pack will be available soon. |
 | 2. Learn from the initiative Get inspired by other Supporters, participate in our Supporters’ peer-reviews, get familiar with the Covenant methodology and promote it within your network. |
 | 3. Organise activities Gather Covenant signatories in your network/area for events and workshops. |
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4. Spread the word Promote the initiative and echo our thematic campaigns by using our ready-made communication toolkits. If you would like specific material in your language, contact communications@eumayors.eu to let us know. |
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5. Share your story Gain visibility on the European stage by sharing your organisation’s work and members’ achievements, by getting featured in our CoM-munity Stories, thematic campaigns, news or events. |
 | 6. Get involved Join EU Covenant of Mayors’ workshops at EU and national levels to connect with peers and engage in dialogue with national and EU institutions. |
 | 7. Give feedback Respond to our annual surveys to let us know what you are doing, the opportunities and challenges you and your members are facing, and how we can help. |
 | 8. Stay up to date Subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on LinkedIn and check out our website to stay up-to-date with latest activities and opportunities from the Covenant and partner initiatives. |
Inspiration
Get inspired by Supporters who have leveraged the EU Covenant of Mayors to boost the transition in their country.
