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A first pilot to experiment a new format of dialogue at technical level will be organised on the theme of sustainable tourism on 22 April 2026 in Copenhagen.

The deadline for the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities has been extended to 29 March 2026 at 19:00 CET, giving applicants extra time to perfect their submissions.

The URBACT programme has launched the call for Action Networks, running from 17 March to 17 June 2026, looking for applications from city administrations willing to put their strategies in motion and implement concrete actions in their local contexts.

Committed through the EU Covenant of Mayors and the Kortrijk Green Deal, the city is deploying a range of solutions to cut CO₂ emissions, strengthen energy independence and support a fair heat transition. From riverbased heat and geothermal storage to other local and recovered energy sources, proje

In Italy, the EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (the Covenant) has evolved to be the backbone of an Italian multilevel governance system, guiding local authorities towards their climate and energy goals.

The Subnational B-READY in the European Union series, funded by the European Commission (DG REGIO) and implemented by the World Bank, provides a rigorous, data-driven analysis of the business environment at the local level, generating actionable insights for policy makers.

Citizen participation strengthens public policy. It improves targeting, enhances legitimacy and increases the long-term impact of investments.

With the support of the European Parliament, the NEB boost to small municipalities aims to provide support to small players that want to develop projects that are inclusive, sustainable and beautiful by helping them to overcome early barriers.

EU Cohesion Policy empowers EU cities to innovate. The European Urban Initiative (EUI) is launching today its fourth call for innovative action proposals with an approximate budget of EUR 60 million (subject to availability) to support cities to test new solutions.

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes celebrate innovative projects and ideas that embody NEB values—sustainability, inclusivity, and beauty.

In Slovenia, Celje’s MAGNET project strengthens local talent retention and urban innovation by uniting municipalities, businesses and youth organisations to co-create solutions that improve quality of life and address demographic challenges.

Since 2018, Mayor of Treviso, Mario Conte has been guiding the city through a long-term ecological transition aimed at improving quality of life, protecting the environment and strengthening climate resilience.

By acting as an active and enabling Covenant of Mayors Coordinator, Valencia Province demonstrates how intermediate administrations can bridge the gap between European climate ambitions and local implementation—turning commitments into tangible results for citizens, municipalities and the climate.

Building on the success of our pilot in 2023-2024, which attracted over 190 applications from 24 countries, Driving Urban Transitions is launching a second edition of the Urban Doers Communiuty to continue strengthening the voices and expertise of local innovators across Europe.

Practical measures such as access to e-bike trials, rewards for cycling and volunteer-led Bicibus schemes for schoolchildren can help municipalities make cycling a more attractive transport option.

Hamburg uses a public digital tree registry to strengthen climate adaptation and urban resilience. By mapping and monitoring over 230,000 street trees, the city supports targeted maintenance, protects mature trees, and guides future-proof planting.

The European Commission has launched a call for tenders to establish a peer-learning scheme for decision-makers at local and regional level, focusing on high-quality architecture and the built environment.

Latest case study from the EU Covenant of Mayors.
Cork, in collaboration with its Chamber of Commerce, signed twelve Local Green Deals (LGDs) with a variety of
stakeholder groups, including seven among large and small businesses