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

Cities play a crucial role in achieving climate neutrality by 2050, a core objective of the European Green Deal. Cities consume over 65% of the world’s energy and contribute to more than 70% of global CO2 emissions, making them central to efforts to tackle climate change.

The EU Mission Label, an important milestone in the work of cities, recognises cities' plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 and aims to facilitate access to public and private funding towards this objective. On 8 October, 20 cities that are part of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, were awarded the EU Mission Label. Among these awarded cities, 19 are Covenant Signatories and are leading the way by aiming for climate neutrality by 2030. 

Which cities received the EU Mission Label for their climate efforts?

The 20 cities that received the label on 8 October are: Aachen, Münster (Germany), Trikala (Greece), Miskolc (Hungary), Eilat (Israel), Bologna, Bergamo, Milan, Prato, Turin (Italy), Liepāja (Latvia), The Hague (the Netherlands), Porto (Portugal), Bucharest 2nd District, Suceava (Romania), Ljubljana, Kranj (Slovenia), Gothenburg, Gävle, Umeå (Sweden). 

“The EU Mission Label celebrates the bold steps these 20 cities are taking towards climate neutrality. Their commitment paves the way for a sustainable and resilient future for all our communities. The Commission will continue supporting them on this journey." 

Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

Read the European Commission's press release here!