It is time to speak - Climate-neutral Rakvere 2050

The battle against climate change and environmental damage is an urgent issue for the European Union and

across the globe. To achieve a better world for us all, we need a strategy where Europe can continue leading the world on a path to sustainability and climate neutrality.

The EU Green Deal is the EU growth strategy for all cities that to transform the European Union into a modern, climate neutral, resource-efficient and competitive economy.

How can local governments in Estonia,cities and small local governments of the size of Rakvere get involved in the implementation of the European Green Deal and the implementation of the goal "Climate-neutral Rakvere 2050"?

In this inclusive and participative event, all citizens have a say on what our future European Union should look like.

We will discuss about

The preparation and development of the Rakvere Climate and Energy Plan
The European Green Deal and its implementation at local level
Climate and environmental aspirations of Estonian municipalities in rural areas — examples of Järva municipality
Action by local authorities to highlight the environmental performance of citizens. The initiative of the 'Blue Green Engine'
Communication on the European Covenant of Mayors and preparation of energy plans by the Estonian authorities on the Estonian Cities and Valdade Association. Examples of Viims Municipality

This event is organised by CoR Member Andres Jaadla, Member of Rakvere City Council (Renew Europe)

Other key speakers will be:

CoR Member Juri Gotmans, Member of the Võru City Council (PES)
Alternate CoR Member Jan Trei, Member of the Viimsi Rural Municipality Council (EPP)
Alternate CoR Member Rait Pihelgas, Member of the Järva Rural Municipality Council (Renew Europe)

Registration required by 25 May 2022.

Follow the event online on 27 May 2022 from 10:30.

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Contact:

Email: eulocal@cor.europa.eu