Covenant of Mayors - Europe
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An initiative of the European Commission bringing together thousands of local governments working towards a fairer, climate-neutral Europe.
Brussels
Joined August 2010
🔥 Cities, towns - let's hit REFRESH!. Last year brought record-breaking temperatures, and the trend is only accelerating. In response, 🇪🇺 cities & towns are responding by transforming urban areas into cooler, liveable spaces. Join us 👉
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☀️ Europe faced another heatwave last week. As extreme heat becomes more frequent, cities must #HitRefresh to keep people safe. 🌳 Nature-based solutions—trees, green roofs, shaded streets, water features—can help cool cities. Learn more: #CitiesRefresh
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RT @Energy4Europe: Working on #EnergyPoverty in Southern Europe?. Join @EPAH_EU’s online event on 1 July to discuss how local actors are re….
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🔥 Cities, ready to #HitRefresh and tackle heatwaves?. Explore our Refresh kit, a digital toolbox packed with practical guidance, inspiring success stories, essential tools, and insightful publications to support your refresh journey. 👉 #CitiesRefresh
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By 2060, Europe's economic losses from heat could increase 5x. Globally, extreme heat may cut 2% of work hours by 2030—equal to losing 80M full-time jobs. Heat shouldn't pause our economies. Cities must #HitREFRESH 🔄 to stay attractive & competitive . 👉
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RT @SmartCityexpo: 📢 Tickets for #SCEWC25 are LIVE — but our special launch rates won’t last long!. Explore how we live, move & connect in….
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In 2020, extreme heat in Europe caused an estimated 80,800 workplace injuries and 67 deaths. 🌡️ Above 30°C, accident risk rises 5%.🔥 Above 38°C, risk jumps 15%. Outdoor workers face the biggest threat. That's why it's time to #HitREFRESH & protect them:
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Check out some of the #LIFEProjects that are helping #CitiesRefresh for cooler and safer urban environments! ⤵️.
LIFE keeps cities cool🧊✨. #LIFEProjects LIFE TreeCheck and LIFE CITYAdaP3 are working alongside the campaign #CitiesRefresh to ensure that our cities stay liveable despite rising global temperatures☀️. Join the movement & #HitRefresh👉 #LIFEProgramme
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🔍 Up to 20% of EU residents struggle with overheating, hitting low-income areas hardest. 🏘️ Dense housing, poor insulation, no cooling = rising summer energy poverty. Cities can act by improving housing, boosting support & greening neighbourhoods 👉
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🌡️Did you know? Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising at twice the global rate! In 2023, we saw record heat stress, with "feels like" temperatures over 46°C. It's time to #HitREFRESH in our cities & towns to protect communities:
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RT @Energy4Europe: The #CoalRegionsEU Annual Political Dialogue is an occasion for stakeholders from EU coal, lignite, peat, and oil shale….
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Heatwaves are prolonged periods of unusually high temperatures, but there's no standard definition across Europe. Only half of EU countries track heat's health impacts. Cities are stepping up with policies, awareness, & early warning systems. Join us 👉
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RT @LIFEprogramme: LIFE is cooling cities 🌿. The #LIFEProject Green Heart aims to cut urban temps by 3°C in France, bringing cooler streets….
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🌡️In 2023, nearly 50,000 people died from heat-related causes in Europe, with Southern Europe hit hardest. This is more than double the EU's road accident deaths that same year. Act now with #CitiesRefresh to restore health & protect communities. Join us:
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RT @Energy4Europe: 💶 Funding opportunity! . Apply by 9 May to help communities drive #CitizenLedRenovationEU. Who can apply? . Local auth….
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As the fastest-warming continent, Europe recorded its second-warmest year in 2023. Cities & towns are stepping up to HIT REFRESH – REstoring health, REbuilding communities, REnewing urban design, REviving local economy. Join the #CitiesRefresh campaign:
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Let's hit REFRESH—to cool down our cities & safeguard citizens' wellbeing across Europe. Join the movement now! 🔗 #CitiesRefresh.
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The event also featured a unique immersive experience. Inside the @HumanAdaptation mobile chamber heated to 50°C, participants felt the weight of extreme heat: heavy air, instant sweat, racing heartbeat. ⚠️ A stark reminder—this could become reality if we don’t act.
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💬 "Heat is the leading climate-related killer in cities. The Covenant of Mayors has launched a campaign on this topic to raise awareness and share best practices. We need more action - engage with the Covenant and raise your voice" stated Vasileios Latinos from the CoM Office
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Over the past two days at @ClimateChance Summit Europe-Africa in Marseille, we delved into the topic of extreme heat and the urgent need to act.🌡️. Local adaptation is key, but local authorities still need legal & technical support to protect citizens and renew urban environment.
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