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Letters and statements
Published: 2025

Impulse paper: Joint areas of action to strenghten competitiveness of the German industry and economy through climate-neutral cities

This initial impulse paper, was released alongside the first German City-Industry-Dialogue event on 23 October in Berlin. It emphasises climate protection as a necessary investment in jobs, quality of life and economic strength in Germany and Europe. The paper includes additional key reflections from the discussion, as well as areas for further action.
Letters and statements
Published: 2025

Statement from the Coalition for Higher Ambition urging to support an ambitious EU 2040 domestic emission reduction target ahead of COP30

Ahead of the European Council meeting (23-24 October 2025) members of the Coalition for Higher Ambition, including ICLEI Europe, have written to EU Heads of State and Government once more to ask for support a domestic 2040 net emission reduction target of at least 90%, to confirm the EU’s commitment to the Paris Agreement ahead of COP30.
 
The letter is signed by:
Bellona EuropaC40 CitiesClimate Action Network (CAN) EuropeClimate KICEKOenergy ecolabelEurocitiesEuropean Council for ...
Letters and statements
Communications Member Relations Media Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Resilience
Published: 2025

Statement from the Coalition for Higher Ambition urging to agree on an ambitious EU 2040 domestic emissions reduction target and NDC

Ahead of the September ENV Council (18th) and ENVI Committee vote (23rd), the Coalition for Higher Ambition, an alliance of European business, major city networks and regional governments and civil society organisations, has written to European leaders to voice support a 2040 net domestic emission reduction target of at least 90% and an ambitious Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
Letters and statements
Built Environment & Culture Socio-Cultural Transformations
Published: 2025

The place of Cultural Heritage within the Culture Compass & the next MFF

In this letter by the EU-funded European Heritage Hub addressed to Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, signatories represening a consortium of 20 major actors advocate for a strong and clear recognition of the broad cultural, social, economic, environmental and political value of cultural heritage, within the forthcoming Culture Compass as well as within the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of the EU.
Letters and statements
Communications Member Relations Governance Innovation
Published: 2025

Towards a new era of genuine shared governance in Europe

In this shared letter, mayors and regional leaders from over 80 cities, towns and regions and 12 local and regional government networks across Europe are calling for a new era in EU governance that recognises local and regional governments as essential partners in shaping Europe's future.
Letters and statements
Communications Member Relations Resilience
Published: 2025

EU Mayors call for an ambitious domestic EU 2040 climate target

In a powerful show of unity, cities, towns, regions and major local government networks, including ICLEI Europe, Eurocities, C40 and CEMR, call on the European Commission to adopt a binding 2040 climate target rooted in science and ambition in a joint letter. Continuing the journey and maintaining EU ambitions is a requirement for cities to lead Europe’s climate transition with clarity and trust.
Letters and statements
Resilience
Published: 2025

Letter on the EU 2040 Climate Target and the EU NDC

At the occassion of the 10 year anniversary of the Paris Agreement, signing Mayors call on the EU to continue playing a leading role in its success. The letters calls for the adoption of an enhanced EU Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the UNFCCC that is backed by a strong 2040 target and a robust post-2030 policy framework.
Letters and statements
Sustainable Mobility
Published: 2025

Prioritising urban and regional mobility investment: A Strategic Pillar for Europe’s Competitiveness

This joint letter by local and regional governments and transport networks calls for prioritisation of investment in urban and regional mobility in the upcoming Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP). The letter supported by POLIS, ICLEI Europe, Eurocities, European Metropolitan Transport Authorities (EMTA), European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), UITP, and EIT Urban Mobility was sent to EU decision-makers to support the Commission’s broader effort to boost Europe’s competit...
Letters and statements
Climate Change Mitigation Communications Resilience
Published: 2025

Joint statement from the Coalition for Higher Ambition in support of an ambitious EU 2040 domestic emissions reduction target and NDC

In this letter, the Coalition for Higher Ambition is urging EU leaders to support a net domestic emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2040 and to finally submit an ambitious Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
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