Last updated: 2019/12/09
Covenant of Mayors – Europe
Brussels Capital Region, Belgium
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Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, Europe
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EU-wide movement for cities and regions on climate and energy
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Covenant of Mayors – Europe
As part of the European Covenant of Mayors movement, over 9,000 cities and towns take climate and energy action to secure a better future for their citizens.
Signatories pledge to contribute to achieving the EU 40% greenhouse gas-reduction target by 2030. They develop strategies to coordinate mitigation and adaptation to climate change and alleviate energy poverty.
Case studies from Covenant of Mayors – Europe
Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy
Boosting energy efficiency
Energy efficiency interventions for public buildings and lighting systems.
Almere, Netherlands
No debts for energy
A programme to reduce the number of people at risk of energy poverty.
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain
Energy Advice Points
A programme to reduce the number of people at risk of energy poverty.
Thessaloniki, Greece
Bioclimatic upgrade of public spaces
The implementation of bioclimatic principles in the design of urban open spaces.
European Metropolis of Lille, France
Redeveloping the banks of the Haute Deûle
Transforming an industrial landscape into a sustainable green eco-district.
