While the Mannheim2020 conference is less than six months away, the COVID-19 pandemic is leading us all to be uncertain about the future.

Given the critical importance of transformation, ICLEI Europe and the City of Mannheim commit to ensuring that you can take part in the conference in some way – hopefully on site in Mannheim.

It is clear that the time for "business as usual" has passed. We must transform our cities and communities to be sustainable, stable and resilient.

This includes ensuring that all voices and experiences are brought on board, including the voices of cities, towns and representatives who are being hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are dedicated to making sure that you can contribute to this flagship event on sustainable cities and towns in Europe.

Register your interest in the conference here. We know it is difficult to plan right now. To accommodate your early registration, we will not be collecting participation fees until the situation is clearer.

Meanwhile, stay up-to-date by checking out the Mannheim2020 interactive programme, where information on sessions and speakers is being updated regularly. Plus, apply for the 2020 Transformative Action Award for your chance to showcase how your city, region, or civil social organisation has used the pathways of the Basque Declaration to make your community more sustainable, and to win 10,000 EUR to kick-start your next sustainability project. Winners will be announced at Mannheim2020.

For more information on the conference, click here.