Resources

Navigating the policy-making process can sometimes be complex and not as straightforward as desirable - especially if there’s no proper communication from the side of the government. These guidelines have been written with the purpose of clarifying what are the obligations of the Member States, when do they have to deliver on their obligations, when can stakeholders contribute and in which manner. We also provide resources that stakeholders can use to positively contribute to increasing ambition in the countries’ energy and climate plans.  

This document aims to help civil society organisations (CSOs) and local regional authorities (LRAs) to better understand the European legislation and policy in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the bloc and ultimately mitigate the most dangerous consequences of climate change. It will present an overview of these international climate negotiations as context to EU legislation; it will detail the EU’s 2020 and 2030 climate and energy frameworks and explains how these link to the overarching international climate goals and the EU’s commitments within these (EN).

_{Also available in IT, PL and HU.}

Webinar: Urban Densification Solutions for achieving Near Zero Energy Buildings (2019)
Webinar: Mapping energy poverty and assessing its climate impacts to support clean air policies in the Eastern European countries (2019)
Webinar: Financing the energy renovation of housing – how to get banks on board? (2018)
Webinar: Make your municipal budget climate-friendly (2018)
Webinar: Planning a sustainable city through carbon budgets (2018)
Report: Use of European Regional Development Funds 2007-2013 & 2014-2020 in Italian regions for the Covenant of Mayors
Publication: Innovative Financing Schemes
Website: Covenant of Mayors