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Letters and statements
Biodiversity & NBS Circular Economy Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation Resilience Socio-Cultural Transformations Procurement Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Mobility
Published: 2026

Joint letter to Commissioner Serafin on the future of EU urban policy and the role of DG REGIO

This joint letter to Commissioner Serafin was developed by several European networks, including ICLEI Europe, Eurocities, POLIS Network, ACR+, and FEDARENE, in response to reports that DG REGIO may be absorbed into a broader DG INVEST. Such a restructuring raises fundamental questions about the future of the European Commission's urban and territorial policy agenda.
In the context of this potential reform, the signatories call on the Commission to preserve dedicated capacity for urban and terri...
Letters and statements
Circular Economy
Published: 2026

Joint call for action on circular construction

Background: Why a joint call for action on circular construction?
The European Commission is preparing a legislative act on circular economy – the Circular Economy Act (CEA). This is a critical opportunity to act, enabling and streamlining circular construction, renovation and demolition practices. The act is planned for proposal in 2026 (3rd quarter), followed by negotiations between the European Parliament and Council. During this time, frontrunner cities and regions need to stand toget...
Tool / Methodology
Green Digital Transformation
Published: 2026

Toolkit On Responsible AI for Urban Climate Action From Principles to Practice

This toolkit equips city officials and practitioners with the practical know-how to move from responsible AI principles to responsible AI practice in urban climate action. It translates key principles into concrete guidance, drawing on real-world AI examples to illustrate what responsible AI looks like in reality.
Position paper
Biodiversity & NBS Circular Economy Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation Resilience Socio-Cultural Transformations Procurement Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Mobility
Published: 2026

From Planning to Delivery: How to Make National Energy and Climate Plans More Implementable and Investable

As the EU prepares to revise the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action Regulation, a key opportunity emerges to make climate governance more implementation-oriented, investable, and better connected to local action. While the current framework has greatly improved energy transition planning through National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), it does not sufficiently reflect how the energy transition and climate action are delivered in practice through local and regional action, existi...
Letters and statements
Biodiversity & NBS Circular Economy Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation Resilience Socio-Cultural Transformations Procurement Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Mobility
Published: 2026

Letter on the next EU budget (2028-2034) from the Local Alliance

This letter sets out the Local Alliance's joint recommendations for an EU budget that strengthens Europe’s competitiveness, cohesion and citizens’ trust, while ensuring that local and regional authorities are fully involved in the design and delivery of EU priorities.
In particular, and in light of the European Parliament’s MFF interim report and its draft positions on the National and Regional Partnership Plans and the European Competitiveness Fund, the letter highlights the ...
Responses to public consultations
Socio-Cultural Transformations
Published: 2026

ICLEI Europe’s Response to the call for evidence on the right to stay strategy

The Right to Stay strategy aims to tackle regional disparities so that all citizens can effectively exercise their right to stay in the place they call home.
ICLEI Europe calls for the Strategy to reinforce existing EU frameworks and funding instruments, support local and regional governments as key delivery partners, and ensure that all territories have the capacity, investment and governance needed to make staying a genuine choice.Building on its work with local and regional governments acros...
Position paper
Biodiversity & NBS Circular Economy Climate Neutral Cities Resilience Socio-Cultural Transformations Procurement Sustainable Food Systems
Published: 2026

From Local Burden to Shared Responsibility: Why the PFAS Conversation Must Start at the Local Level

PFAS pollution has become a worrying issue across Europe. To address local and regional governments’ PFAS related problems, an informal working group of regions and cities has been established. The group has recently reached a concrete milestone with the preparation of a joint position paper, aimed at ensuring that the perspectives and responsibilities of LRAs are reflected in the ongoing EU-level debate.
The group includes some of our REXCom member cities - Rotterdam and Antwerp. We as I...
Position paper
Sustainable Energy Systems
Published: 2026

Calling on the German government to strengthen the role of local governments in the energy transition

Breaking free from the fossil cost trap – why municipalities need planning security
ICLEI Europe welcomes the German government’s intent to advance the heat transition through the upcoming Building Modernisation Act (GModG). However, the current draft, published in February 2026, falls short of delivering the transformative, long-term approach needed to meet Germany’s climate targets, ensure energy security, and make the transition socially just.
The proposed reliance on gree...
Handbook / Guide
Biodiversity & NBS Circular Economy Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation Resilience Socio-Cultural Transformations Procurement Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Mobility
Published: 2026

European Town Hall COPs Briefing Note

Town Hall COPs in Europe are community-led climate dialogues that connect local citizens, cities, and regions with national and global climate processes, including the UNFCCC.
They bring European climate action closer to people by linking local priorities, such as energy costs, housing, health, mobility, and jobs, to national climate plans and EU climate goals. These dialogues help cities showcase solutions already being implemented, strengthen cooperation across governance levels, and ensure t...
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