Local leaders urge European Commission to set a binding 90% domestic emissions-cut target for 2040 Mayors of Aalborg (Denmark), Athens (Greece), Barcelona (Spain), Braga (Portugal),…
A European consensus sets guiding principles to accelerate renewable energy and grid deployment while ensuring fairness, transparency, biodiversity protection, and local benefits Read full position…
The Green Deal at a crossroads: lessons from the first 100 days In 2019, the European Commission announced a "man-on-the-moon moment" with the launch of…
Why It Matters for Local and Regional Governments (LRGs) and What to Watch Next From new climate targets to updated waste regulations, the European Union…
Green Lungs for a Greener Future The "Green Lungs for our Cities" project showcases the power of local action. Through its implementation, Tirana and its…
Urban Green Ghent: A Best Practice in Climate Resilience As cities around the world grapple with the mounting challenges of climate change, Ghent, Belgium, stands…
Vulnerable households risk being underserved by the €86 billion EU Social Climate Fund due to inadequate consultation with local and regional governments, a new Local…
Local Governments Driving Climate Solutions on the Global Stage At the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku CEMR showcased the indispensable role of…
CEMR's 'MEPs Meet Local Leaders' Event: Bridging Local and European Governance On 2 October, CEMR hosted the networking event "MEPs Meet Local Leaders," which united…
CEMR launches groundbreaking report on the local green transition Read full study CEMR is excited to announce the launch of its new report, “Local Green…