The environmental concept of Nature Based Solution (NBS) has recently been identified by the E.U. as a strategic frame to help the development of sustainable cities. Nature4Cities (N4C) is one of the two research program selected and funded by the European Union in order to build a common ground for “NBS & Re-Naturing Cities”,...Прочетете повече

The newly set-up EU City Facility is looking to contract country experts and national networks of local authorities to support the initiative at national level.

What is the European City Facility (EUCF)?

The new pan-European City Facility is set up under the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation of the...Прочетете повече

The deadline to submit your application to the 2020 European Covenant of Mayors Awards is now 16 January.

You are proud of your Sustainable Energy (and Climate) Action Plan? Tell us more about it! Have you involved citizens and local stakeholders in the development of your plan? What financing sources have you been using? What...Прочетете повече

On 11th December, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal, a comprehensive plan that includes 50 measures to bring Europe on a climate-neutral trajectory by 2050. The plan addresses the climate issues from an integrated and holistic perspective, by covering all sectors, from energy to transport, mobility,...Прочетете повече

Call for the 2020 Covenant of Mayors Awards is open!

The Covenant of Mayors Awards are a great opportunity to showcase the progress made and become a reference example for the whole Covenant Community and beyond.

Winners will be offered travel and accommodation to attend the 2020 Covenant of Mayors Ceremony that will take...Прочетете повече

Fill in the application form - Deadline 6 January 2020.

ChangeNOW is an international event to boost the innovations that can have a positive impact on the world. This third edition will take place from 30 January to 1st February 2020 in Paris, at Grand Palais, the emblematic venue of the 1900 world expo.

It will bring...Прочетете повече

Depending on the internal organisation of single Member States, regions or local authorities are responsible of the development, implementation and reporting of Air Quality Plans.

Given the localised nature of the drivers and consequences of air pollution on citizens’ health, municipal and local authorities are often best...Прочетете повече

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The Province of Barcelona (European Covenant of Mayors Coordinator) has just published the book "Renaturing Cities", to provide urban planners with support on the application of nature based solutions to city planning.

Currently, cities are struggling when it comes to offering citizens the quality of life they wish for. This...Прочетете повече

First-ever Renewables in Cities Global Status Report was released last Tuesday by REN21. 

“It might come as a surprise to some, but it is a pattern that we now find everywhere in the world: Cities are driving the transition towards renewable energy. They understand that renewables mean less lung and heart diseases, more local...Прочетете повече