Shaping Heidelberg’s climate-neutral future: Meet Eckart Würzner, Mayor and Covenant Board Member

Globally recognised municipal leader and urban ambassador with over 25 years of executive experience in strategic urban governance, sustainable transformation and multilateral city engagement. Eckart Würzner, Mayor of Heidelberg since 2006, is widely acknowledged for shaping evidence-based city strategies and advancing resilient, equitable urban development.

As a member of the EU Covenant of Mayors Board, he advocates for a strong and formal role of cities in EU decision-making, stressing that climate protection and adaptation can only succeed if local authorities have a seat at the table and access to reliable, long-term funding.

In our conversation, Mayor Würzner explains how Heidelberg translates global sustainability goals into concrete local action, embedding climate neutrality, social well-being and innovation into the city’s long-term development.Dive into the full interview  now to learn more.

Read the full interview with Mayor Würzner here: Shaping Heidelberg’s climate-neutral future: Meet Eckart Würzner, Mayor and Covenant Board Member | EU Covenant of Mayors