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.
Policymakers, regional leaders, and energy transition pioneers gathered on 14 May for the annual conference of Covenant Coordinators and Supporters, highlighting how strengthened collaboration across European, national, and local levels can turn climate ambition into concrete action.
A new tool is helping Covenant signatories explore the impact of different decarbonisation strategies on their local emissions based on the data and actions coming directly from their Action Plans.
In our conversation with Attila Péterffy, we delve into the city of Pécs’ path toward climate neutrality and how, as a Covenant of Mayors Board Member, he is promoting cooperation and knowledge-sharing to accelerate the green transition across Europe.
Heat waves are exacerbating already existing social inequalities across Europe. On the frontline of climate risks, local governments play a key role in simultaneously addressing climate threats and their impact on growing disparities in our cities.
As Europe warms at twice the global average, heat has become an urgent public health issue in Europe. With heat-related deaths already having shot up by 30% in the past two decades, it’s urgent cities #REFRESH to protect communities and restore public health.
During Energy Cities' Annual Forum in Besançon, the Covenant of Mayors showcased how cities are tackling the climate crisis through innovative solutions - from adapting urban spaces to extreme heatwaves to transitioning to 100% renewable energy.
Steadily rising temperatures, as highlighted in the recently released State of the Climate Report 2024, are impacting Europe’s liveability and people's wellbeing. Here are four critical reasons why cities and towns must #HitRefresh in the face of extreme heat.
The Association of Municipalities of Slovenia, with the Covenant of Mayors and the Municipality of Velenje, hosted a high-level event to share best practices and highlight funding opportunities to boost climate resilience in Slovenian municipalities.
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.