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11 October 2024
Community News

Local pilot projects towards the reduction of energy poverty and firewood use

In the frame of the LIFE BIO-BALANCE project, Habitat for Humanity supported selected low-income communities in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania to find ways to reduce firewood use. Based on local needs, different interventions were implemented as pilot projects in the three countries.

9 October 2024
Community News

Nineteen of our Signatory Cities received EU Mission Label for their efforts towards climate neutrality

On 8 October 2024, the EU Mission Label was awarded to 20 cities that are part of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, one of the EU Missions under Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme.

7 October 2024
Community News

Time for your city to shine: apply to the 2025 Covenant of Mayors’ Award

This year’s Covenant Award rewards cities' excellence in projects decarbonising heating and cooling, promoting cleaner air, a stronger economy, and more resilient communities.

3 October 2024
Community News

How are cities decarbonising their heat? Find inspiration and detox recipes on our new map!

Taking carbon and gas out of our heating systems is a necessary step towards healthier and more resilient communities, stronger economies, and a climate-neutral future. Find out what cities are doing to detox their heat from our new map!

30 September 2024
New Resource

How to prioritise actions from your Action Plan

Discover SYNERGISE+, a new tool designed to help Covenant of Mayors Signatories prioritise actions from their Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan.

24 September 2024
Community News

40 Regions and Communities selected for a Journey to Climate Resilience

Forty regions and communities have been selected to take part in Pathways2Resilience, a flagship project funded by the European Union, to apply a new, transformative approach in their climate adaptation plans, with systemic innovation at its core.

17 September 2024
EU News

EU Covenant of Mayors contributes to the final conclusions of the Climate Resilience Dialogue

Over the past two years, the EU Covenant of Mayors has been part of the European Commission’s convened dialogue on the topic of the climate protection gap - the gulf between economic losses and insured losses from the materialisation of climate-related risks.

13 September 2024
Community News

Revitalising cities’ health: 3 reasons to detox your city's heat

How we heat our cities has a great impact on both community health and the stability of our economy and society, influencing long-term resilience. For a healthier and stronger future, let’s detoxify our cities together by revitalising heating and cooling!

26 August 2024
Community News

How the region of Murcia in Spain is helping municipalities prepare their climate action

The 'Nevermore' project, overseen by Murcia's Regional Ministry of Economy, Finance and Business, offers crucial support to local municipalities, helping them stay engaged with the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

5 August 2024
Community News

Cities at the heart of discussions in the IPCC’s 61st Plenary in Sofia

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) agreed on the outline of a Special Report on Climate Change and Cities, recognising local governments as key actors in the fight against climate change. The Covenant was present at the 61st session of the IPCC session in Sofia.