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External Contractor - 02.05.2023

CEMR is looking for External Contractor
CEMR is looking for an external Contractor to collect data, analyse the findings and draft the study in the framework of the revision of the National Energy and Climate Plans.
For more information about the process and deadline, please consult HERE
Green Capital - 11.01.2022

Grenoble was chosen to be the European Green Capital 2022
Grenoble was chosen by the European Commission to be the European Green Capital of the year 2022. Since 2010 and every year, this prestigious title rewards cities strongly committed to transitions and pioneers of an environmentally-friendly urban ecosystem.

The official launch of this European Green Capital year, which is organised by the City of Grenoble and the European Commission, in partnership with the Département de l'Isère and Grenoble-Alpes Métropole, and with the support of the French government, will take place on Saturday 15th January.

Access the event page here: https://greengrenoble2022.eu
Energy efficiency - 11.01.2016

EU Commission launches consultation on the future energy efficiency rules
Since it entered into force in 2012, the Energy Efficiency Directive has set out binding measures to help the EU reach its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020.

Through this survey the Commission aims to collect views and suggestions from different stakeholders, including that of towns and regions, in view of the review of the Directive, expected for 2016.

Should you want to participate, you have until 29 January 2016 to summit your response.
Energy Union - 18.11.2015

A first annual report on the state of play on energy policies
The first annual report shows that much progress has already been made at the regional, national and European level in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the use of domestic energy sources as well as research and projects funding.

The state of the Energy Union was presented by Commissioner for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič during a press conference on 18 November. The Commission has committed to present these reports annually to take stock of the progress made on energy policies.
Mayors Adapt - 28.05.2015

Is your local government resilient enough to face climate change? Take this survey by 7 June
To what extend municipalities, cities and regions have the necessary resources and knowledge to minimise the impact of climate change (extreme weather events, flooding, etc.) in their territories?

To better meet local governments’ needs in when facing climate change, the Commission and its initiative Mayors Adapt, invite you to participate in an online survey by Sunday 7 June. Your answers will help develop and plan future activities and projects to better support the efforts made by local government in this domain.

For further information you can contact helpdesk@mayors-adapt.eu.
European Green Leaf Prize - 05.02.2015

If you couldn't take part in the European Green Capital Awards, here's a new competition for you
The European Green Leaf is the new competition for cities committed to the environment. With this award, the European Commission wants to recognize the effort made by small cities (between 50.000 and 100.000 inhabitants) to generate green growth and to stimulate citizens' environmental awareness and involvement.

If your city is leading the way in environmentally friendly urban living, do not hesitate to apply before 31 March 2015. For further information and to participate, send an email to: ENV-EUROPEAN-GREEN-LEAF@ec.europa.eu
Climate and energy - 23.10.2014

DG energy explains you how energy efficiency will help in the fight against climate change
Head of Energy Efficiency Unit (DG Energy) at the European Commission, Paul Hodson, has written an article (available in French) supporting the implementation of sustainable energy projects in the fight against climate change. Mr Hodson also explains the different EU funds available for local government to accelerate Europe’s transition to a low carbon society.
Climate change - 12.05.2014

Find out how to adapt your territory to climate change
How to assess the vulnerabilities of territories due to climate change and what are the funding options to implement your action plans? Find answers to these questions and to many others by taking part to the city-to-city exchange platform, jointly organised by ICLEI and the European Environment Agency in Bonn (Germany), on 28 May. This event will gather several supporting organisations like Eurocities or the European Investment Bank, as well as cities’ representatives from London or Copenhagen.

Check out the programme and register online (registration is free of charge)!
Energy and climate - 26.11.2013

We are recruiting a project officer on energy and climate

The project officer will deliver CEMR’s tasks in the Covenant of Mayors’ office.

This is a 36-month project until December 2016. For the first six months of the contract, the officer will also be involved in the CEMR policy work on environment, energy and climate, in order to gain knowledge of our activities in this field and be able to make the link between our policy and project activities.

The application pack is available in English.

The deadline for applications is Friday, 6 December 2013.