As cities across Europe grapple with rising temperatures and the growing risks of extreme heat, they need strong support from national and regional authorities and agencies to adapt. National climate agencies, in particular, can guide local action.
In Covenant of Mayors cities like Vilnius and Zaragoza, local experiments used peer learning and tailored support to make energy renovations more accessible—offering a model for inclusive, community-driven climate action.
As extreme heat rises, cities can act with nature-based solutions, heat-resilient design, heat health policies, and community-led efforts. Discover solutions and how they are being used in cities across Europe.
How can we deliver affordable, high-quality, and environmentally sustainable housing across Europe? Discover the key insights and takeaways from our session at the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025.
Extreme heat is not only a dangerous climate hazard for our communities’ health and wellbeing but is also a costly burden for our cities’ local economies. It's essential for cities to hit #Refresh to remain attractive places to live, work and visit.
The Mayor of Matosinhos, Portugal, and member of the EU Covenant of Mayors Board, Luísa Salgueiro, shares how her city is leading with innovative, community-focused climate action.
From more frequent heatwaves and droughts to devasting floods and coastal erosion, climate change is already reshaping our cities and communities. This 15 July let’s take a moment to commemorate the victims of the global climate crisis.
Are you a regional or provincial authority, or a not-for-profit organisation supporting cities in their climate and energy transition? Do you want to strengthen your impact while learning from peers across Europe? Covenant Coordinators and Supporters, don't miss this opportunity!
Extreme heat often strains and overheats urban spaces and infrastructure, disrupting city activity. To ensure our cities and towns are not only liveable but also dynamic in a warmer climate, it's essential to redesign our urban spaces to #Refresh.
Heat Action Day on June 2nd is the day to raise awareness around the risks of extreme heat for which has become the deadliest climate threat to our communities and cities in Europe. Here is how your city can get involved.