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Amidst new year resolutions, there’s no better time than now to commit to healthy heating. And like any new commitment, it’s important to start with a plan. However, a good heating plan requires more than just goodwill from cities – Member States are crucial to making them happen.

We talked to Covenant Supporter REGEA, from North-West Croatia, to explore the challenges and opportunities the region faces in its journey towards decarbonised heat.

The City of Athens is taking a groundbreaking step in the fight against energy poverty by becoming the first city in Europe to introduce zero municipal taxes for energy-poor households.

Greater efficiency, lower costs, and a better environment. The Cascais City Council has launched Portugal’s first locally-developed Green Fund focused on the environment. This fund aims to provide financial support to local families for implementing energy efficiency and transition measures.

The EU Project REGILIENCE team developed the maladaptation checklist to give regions and local authorities a practical tool that enables adaptation planners to check for possible maladaptation outcomes.

Last week, the European Commission and the European Environment Agency hosted a webinar on Europe’s preparedness for heatwaves, presenting the key findings of the briefing “Monitoring heat impacts on health in Europe”.

Twelve municipalities from across Ukraine are beginning a transformative journey to climate- neutral rebuilding. They have been announced as SUN4Ukraine’s Flagship Municipalities and will be associated with the EU Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission.

The Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) presents the results of its second round of technical assistance, which has supported over 30 municipalities and supramunicipalities across the EU in their fight against energy poverty.

The three winners, all of them Covenant signatories, will receive prize funds, as well as the benefits of recognition, such as attracting investment opportunities and building a better quality of life for citizens.

NetZeroCities is broadening its online support to all cities in Europe and Horizon-associated countries seeking accelerated progress on climate action – a perfect opportunity for Covenant signatories, already committed to climate neutrality.