Climate

10 nov 2025

Mobilising citizens for the energy transition: call for municipalities to host Citizen Energy Panels

Local and regional authorities across Europe are invited to take part in a new initiative to strengthen citizen participation in the energy transition. Apply by 30 January 2026 to host a Citizen Energy Panel – a one-day event where residents come together to discuss energy and climate challenges and co-develop practical local solutions.

04 nov 2025

New policy guidance and tools to support energy renovation in rural homes

Improving the energy performance of rural homes is crucial to ensuring fair and sustainable living conditions. A new policy brief and set of resources from the RENOVERTY project provide solutions to help rural households renovate their properties, tackling challenges such as ageing building stock, limited access to finance, and gaps in institutional support.

22 oct 2025

Europe’s climate transition starts locally: insights from the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony

Europe’s path to climate neutrality will be shaped locally – empowered municipalities, equipped with resources and partnerships, are key to achieving Europe’s climate ambitions. The 2025 edition of the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony of 16 October confirmed the essential role of local and regional governments in delivering the climate and energy transitions.