New Integrated Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy - fact sheet

New urban governance: SEISMIC Policy Watch n°2

The objective of this document is to show what is being discussed and what is being done in cities to find creative solutions to societal issues (social innovation) and to upgrade local governance systems.

Low noise road surfaces

Decarbonising local energy systems infographic - World Summit for Climate and Territories

This infographic was prepared for a workshop on energy production, consumption and access that took place at the World Summit for Climate and Territories, 1-2 July 2015, Lyon. We organised it together with Energy Cities and CLER.

EUROCITIES - on the way to COP 21

As nations are expected to agree a global climate deal this December in Paris, EUROCITIES is working hard to ensure that cities are properly accounted for in any agreement.

EU transparency registry and cities

Cities should not be obliged to join the EU’s transparency register. We call on the European institutions to exempt city governments, and their representative offices, from the mandatory requirement to sign the EU transparency register.

EUROCITIES - on the way to COP 21

As nations are expected to agree a global climate deal this December in Paris, EUROCITIES is working hard to ensure that cities are properly accounted for in any agreement. Our cities are leaders in the fight against climate change, with the potential to make a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In the run up to COP 21, we are keen to ensure local experience and expertise has a role to play in reaching the global targets. This roadmap sets out how we are...

EUROCITIES & Polis joint letter on the air policy review

The European Parliament and Council are currently discussing the Commission’s proposal for the revision of the 2003 National Emission Ceiling (NEC) Directive. This directive can steer national policies to reduce air pollution in the EU. European cities are fully committed to improving air quality. However, many factors affecting air pollution are beyond our control, and many city authorities are struggling to meet the local air quality requirements of the Ambient Air Quality Directive...

Second Chances' Poverty, NEETs and managing the transition from education to employment

EUROCITIES statement on cities and climate action: towards COP 21

Taking the right actions on climate – for jobs, social inclusion, and a better life in the city