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“Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all” will be the theme of the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York.

The 2026 HLPF will conduct in-depth reviews of: SDG 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all; SDG 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all; SDG 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation; SDG 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable; and SDG 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.

CEMR and PLATFORMA will participate with a delegation of European local leaders and release their annual study on the localisation of the SDGs.

36 countries will present their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) at the 2026 HLPF: Albania, Algeria, Bahrain, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Estonia, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kiribati, Liberia, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mozambique, Norway, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, Switzerland, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, and Uruguay.

• Open to all
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The 2026 edition of the “Rencontres” of local and regional governments’ international action, organised by Cités Unies France and its partners, will be held on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 July in Paris, at the Salons de l’Hôtel des Arts et Métiers.

PLATFORMA will participate with a stand and intervene in the different sessions.

Opening of registration on 15 April 2026.

• Member only event
• On-site
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The webinar takes place at a timely moment, where summer temperatures are slowly getting down again and colder days are coming, while souvenirs of heat waves and cooling needs remain close to people’s mind. With local and regional governments are the first in line, the CoM is organising a webinar bringing local stakeholders to the table with the European Commission to share policy insights, best-practices and needs. Following engaging presentations, speakers and the audience will have the opportunity to engage in a lively discussion.

• Public event
• Online

Many challenges will mark the start of the European academic year in September 2026: among them, the reform of the post-2027 multiannual financial framework, negotiations on European priorities in economic, social, and environmental matters, as well as repeated attacks on the principles of local democracy, will have a direct impact on the European projects of local authorities.

Following the new local elections in France, more than ever, local authorities at all levels must unite to have a greater impact on the debates, promote their actions, and demonstrate once again their ability to reconnect Europe with its citizens.

AFCCRE’s work will therefore focus on the following themes:

• The future European budget 2028-2034: what clarity and opportunities does it offer for local authorities?
• How to raise European awareness among citizens? The contribution of exchanges and town twinning.
• A Europe strengthened by its territorial cooperation: a focus on Euro-Mediterranean dynamics.

Aimed at elected representatives and local government officials, the AFCCRE European University is the annual gathering for all those who wish to learn, discuss and understand the major European issues currently affecting territories.

• Public event
• On-site
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Join local and European leaders in Brussels on 15 October to explore how cities and regions are delivering affordable energy, strengthening climate resilience and helping build a more secure and competitive Europe.

From high-level political dialogue to practical workshops and peer exchanges, the Ceremony will bring together the people turning Europe’s energy and climate priorities into action on the ground.

Key discussions will explore:

• How local action can help deliver affordable energy and reduce external dependencies
• How cities and regions are strengthening resilience to growing climate risks
• How to ensure the transition remains fair and inclusive for all

For more information: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/news/local-leaders-affordable-energy-and-climate-resilience-registrations-open-2026-covenant-mayors

• Public event
• On-site
• Registration here

Annual gathering of CEMR experts from “green” expert groups (climate & energy, environment, waste and mobility) to discuss transversal issue. Taking place just after the Covenant of Mayors Ceremony, the first day will feature an in-person session while the second day will be held in an hybrid setting.

• Member only event
• On-site

As part of CEMR’s participation in the Building Decarbonisation Urban Agenda Partnership, this online meeting invites members of the Climate and Energy Expert Group to discuss and evaluate the draft indicators for Building Renovation and Cooling and Heating Plans.

• Member only event – CEMR and Eurocities
• Online