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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The regional government of Navarra, Covenant coordinator, has developed a new innovative tool setting a benchmark in local climate action and energy transition across Europe: the Navarra Covenant of Mayors Management Portal.

Your city has a clear vision and a solid plan but bringing it to life feels just out of reach? We’re offering tailored, one-on-one support to help turn your plans into concrete actions – free of charge and in your language.

As municipalities commit to cleanse their heating systems, they often face important challenges and lack adequate support. To help cities succeed, it is essential to establish the right conditions and provide a supportive framework.

Energy poverty has long been a pillar of the Covenant of Mayors’ commitments, but starting this year, reporting on energy poverty is a mandatory requirement for all signatories. Here’s why this is important and how to get started, with tips and resources to guide you along the way!