​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Under Chile's Presidency, the 25^th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place in Madrid from 2 to 13 December 2019.

As the EU's Assembly of local and regional representatives, the European Committee of the Regions will be present at COP25 and will actively advocate the achievements and commitments of European cities and regions in the fight against global warming. 

The CoR delegation to COP25 in Madrid will be composed of:​​​

- Tjisse Stelpstra (ECR/NL), Member of the Executive Council of the Province of Drenthe.​​

The CoR will closely cooperate with Members attending COP25 on behalf of their own constituencies. ​​

COP25 has the goal to finalise the negotiations on the implementation rulebook of the Paris climate agreement. In addition, higher climate ambition and commitments are expected and much needed if we want to avoid the devastating impacts of global warming. ​

Climate Action Best Practices

As cities and regions are at the frontline of climate impacts but also solutions, we present here below a series of climate actions implemented by our members. Whether regional presidents, mayors or city councillors​​, all demonstrate the socio-economic and environmental benefits of decarbonisation and climate action.​

Cleaner mobility and healthier air in Madrid - 

At the forefront of electric buses - 

Eixo Verde Azul (EVA) - Green Blue Axis - 

Climate Ready Clyde - 

A model farm for growing organic vegetables - 

2009-2019, "10 years of Covenant of Mayors – Best Practices in Europe" - 

Expedition to energy-neutral living in the Province of Drenthe - 

Pioneer for climate protection and energy system transformation in Rhineland- Palatinate - 

Coastal Plan with specific focus on climate variability and change - 

Rochestown House - Social Housing Project - 

Taking small steps to big changes - 

Pershore Wetlands Project - 

Battery of measures towards decarbonisation - 

Princes Street Electric Vehicle Charging Hub - 

Leading by example the change to renewable energy - 

Reducing emissions in the energy-intensive industry with innovations and new technologies - 

A plethora of EU-supported projects to meet climate mitigation targets - 

Green Growth Powered Locally and Innovatively - 

Finland's second-largest city Espoo goes carbon-neutral by 2030 - 

New Boost to Electric Renewables In Castilla y León - 

Personalised guidance programme for household renovation - 

Making the best of the Climate, Rain or Shine - 

Life Nadapta: Towards an integrated, coherent and inclusive implementation of climate change adapation policy - 

From pre-1945 buildings to energy efficient public infrastructure: the path to sustainability - 

Improvement of energy efficiency by means of thermal upgrade of buildings - 

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