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7 May 2025
EU News

Restoring health in times of heat: Refreshing our cities to safeguard communities

As Europe warms at twice the global average, heat has become an urgent public health issue in Europe. With heat-related deaths already having shot up by 30% in the past two decades, it’s urgent cities #REFRESH to protect communities and restore public health.

30 April 2025
Community News

Local action at the forefront of climate adaptation and heat detoxification

During Energy Cities' Annual Forum in Besançon, the Covenant of Mayors showcased how cities are tackling the climate crisis through innovative solutions - from adapting urban spaces to extreme heatwaves to transitioning to 100% renewable energy.

29 April 2025
EU News

EU State of Climate Report sounds alarm on rising heat, highlighting urgency to #Refresh our cities

Steadily rising temperatures, as highlighted in the recently released State of the Climate Report 2024, are impacting Europe’s liveability and people's wellbeing. Here are four critical reasons why cities and towns must #HitRefresh in the face of extreme heat.

18 April 2025
Community News

Slovenian municipalities gather to chart their path to climate neutrality and resilience together

The Association of Municipalities of Slovenia, with the Covenant of Mayors and the Municipality of Velenje, hosted a high-level event to share best practices and highlight funding opportunities to boost climate resilience in Slovenian municipalities.

14 April 2025
Community News

Meet the New Covenant of Mayors Board

The Covenant of Mayors is evolving! The Board is expanding to include a wider array of voices from the Covenant community, reflecting the diverse challenges and innovative solutions that our towns, cities, and regions bring to the climate and energy transition.

31 March 2025
Community News

As extreme heat threatens European cities, a new campaign mobilises local action

As heat waves become more frequent and intense, the Covenant of Mayors has launched 'Cities Refresh' campaign to empower European cities to take the lead in tackling urban heat and setting an example for climate resilience.

25 March 2025
EU News

Achieving EU climate and energy goals will not happen without multilevel governance

To implement the Green Deal and other key elements of EU legislation, the EU and Member States must work hand in hand with local and regional partners. This is what the LIFE-funded NECPlatform project and its high-level closing event was all about. Discover the key takeaways.

24 March 2025
Community News

Empowering cities in the energy transition in Romania: takeaways from our latest national workshop

The Annual Conference of the Energy Cities Romania Association (OER) around the theme "Cities as Energy Consumers: Challenges and Solutions for the Future" gathered key actors from the central government, regional and local authorities.

19 March 2025
Community News

Mechelen, Lappeenranta and Domokos win 2025 EU Covenant of Mayors Award for heat decarbonisation success

The three winners stood out for their exceptional heat decarbonisation strategies, serving as inspiration for other cities and towns across Europe.

3 March 2025
Community News

Meet the Finalists of the 2025 Covenant of Mayors Award: Pioneers in Heat Decarbonisation

Europe’s cities are leading the way in heating and cooling decarbonisation! From geothermal innovation to AI-driven energy storage, meet the 2025 Covenant of Mayors Award finalists decarbonising their heating systems and fighting energy poverty.