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Climate transition - 17.01.2019

Finnish municipalities show the meaning of climate ambition
Helsinki is reducing its emissions by 80%. Turku is on the road to become a “carbon-positive city”. Find out how Finnish municipalities are putting forward ambitious climate plans: our Finnish association, AFLRA, showcased their local climate plans at a workshop co-organised with the Covenant of Mayors on 23 November.
Energy - 11.07.2018

Combine history with sustainability to win €750,000
If you use solar energy in a protected historic urban district, you could win €750,000€. Apply for the EU “Horizon Prize” by 26 September 2018.
Sustainability - 15.05.2018

Nominate who you think deserves the Roger Léron Award for sustainable energy
The Roger Léron Award aims to acknowledge the determination of an individual and their impressive contributions to sustainable energy at local and regional level in Europe. You can nominate the person of your choice until 31 May.
Sustainability - 04.05.2018

Show your town or region’s engagement at the European Sustainable Development Week
Why not showcase what your town or region does for sustainable development? Register to host an activity during the European Sustainable Development Week, taking place from 30 May until 5 June.
Sustainability - 04.04.2018

Webinars of the month
Two webinars might pique your interest this month: Accelerating cities’ energy transition on 17 April, and Renovating public buildings on 27 April.
Sustainability - 21.12.2017

CEMR members’ best practices for sustainable towns and regions
From renewable energy to cycling policy: draw inspiration from our members’ 15 best practices to make your town or region more sustainable.
Air quality - 15.12.2017

Find eco-innovative solutions for air quality
Learn financing opportunities and innovative solutions to improve air quality. Join local and national governments, businesses, policy makers and associations at the European Forum on Eco-innovation in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 5 to 6 February 2018.
Climate change - 13.12.2017

Listen to our Secretary General's interview on climate change
Ending climate change begins at local level. Want to know how? Listen to CEMR Secretary General Frédéric Vallier on RFI radio during the One Planet Summit in Paris.
Energy transition - 12.12.2017

Launch of the Platform for Coal Regions in Transition
The EU Commission has launched an initiative to help coal-mining regions move away from fossil fuels and towards a more sustainable future. It will bring together EU, national, regional and local stakeholders involved in the transition to help them foster partnerships and learn from each other's experiences.