Recent studies on air pollution in cities have fuelled the debate on increasing the number of electric vehicles in cities. Deploying electric vehicles (EV) has become a key pillar for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the transport sector, as they are considered to improve air quality, decrease noise levels and contribute to a...Read more

A recent study published in the journal "Ecological Economics" analysed the support of Italian citizens for climate action at local level, in particular climate mitigation, by using the Italian signatories of the European Covenant of Mayors as a focal point. 

The scientific study "Do Voters Support Local Commitments for Climate Change...Read more

Ahead of the decisive negotiation on 19 June on the EU Energy Union Governance regulation between EU Member States, the Commission and the European Parliament, the European Covenant of Mayors political board calls on Member States to involve local governments in the design and implementation of their national climate and energy...Read more

The ChangeNOW summit, taking place on the 28-29th of September in Paris, is the international rendez-vous for Positive Impact, bringing together hundreds of innovators, investors, media, corporates and mission-driven participants, to help scale solutions that can change the world.

We are opening today a call for all local politicians...Read more