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9 September 2026
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Climate risk assessment and maladaptation screening: practical tools for local adaptation

Two new resources are available to support local authorities in moving from understanding climate risks to planning and reviewing appropriate adaptation responses, by identifying identify relevant resources and approaches for assessment and planning, and by highlighting potential maladaptation risks

2 September 2026
Community News

Connecting heritage and climate action in Leuven: Meet Mohamed Ridouani, Mayor and EU Covenant Board Member

Mohamed Ridouani, Mayor of Leuven and EU Covenant of Mayors Board Member, shares how the city is combining climate action, social inclusion and cross-sector collaboration to build a more resilient and sustainable future.

24 August 2026
EU News

Towards a European Climate Resilience Framework that works for cities and regions

As climate impacts are intensifying across the continent, placing local and regional governments increasingly at the frontline, Europe is moving closer to a new European Climate Resilience and Risk Management Integrated Framework, expected in autumn.

29 July 2026
New Resource

Planning data-driven climate adaptation actions

A new tool provides free, comparable Earth Observation data for cities across Europe to help them plan their adaptation actions.

22 July 2026
New Resource

Commission publishes toolbox to increase public participation in renewable energy projects

The Commission just published a ‘toolbox’ to support EU countries in promoting public inclusion in renewable energy projects. The toolbox aims to guide EU countries’ authorities in involving local communities and administrations more in the development of renewable energy projects.

12 July 2026
Community News

Building a climate-neutral and inclusive Ghent: Meet Mathias De Clercq, Mayor and EU Covenant Board Member

Mathias De Clercq, Mayor of Ghent and EU Covenant of Mayors Board Member, highlights how the city is accelerating climate action by combining decarbonisation, social inclusion and improvements to residents’ quality of life.

10 July 2026
Community News

15 July: honouring those affected and strengthening climate resilience

Climate change is already affecting lives, communities and livelihoods across Europe and around the world. On 15 July, the EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis honours those who have been lost or impacted, while reminding us of the urgent need to act.

7 July 2026
New Resource

Green municipal bonds: unlocking potential through Cohesion policy

How can green and sustainability-linked municipal bond markets support regional investment? New publications prepared by the EBRD for DG REGIO examine opportunities and barriers in seven Member States and provide recommendations and guidance.

7 July 2026
Community News

From homegrown energy to smarter planning: resilience lessons from EURESFO 2026

Did you miss this year’s European Urban Resilience Forum in Guimarães? Revisit our contributions and explore how locally driven energy systems and digital tools can help cities move beyond adaptation and strengthen long-term resilience.

1 July 2026
Community News

Local leaders for affordable energy and climate resilience: Registrations open for the 2026 Covenant of Mayors Ceremony

Join us in Brussels on 15 October for this year's Ceremony and exchange with fellow mayors, regional leaders, EU decision-makers and practitioners on how local action is helping deliver affordable energy, strengthen climate resilience, and build a more secure and competitive Europe.