Covenant Coordinators can commit to support signatories within their geographical scope in many different ways including promotion of the Covenant of Mayors, technical and/or financial support to develop and implement Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans, networking activities involving the Covenant signatories.

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Who is eligible

Provinces, regions, ministries, metropolitan areas, groupings of local authorities… Any public authority that officially commits to providing strategic guidance, financial and technical support to Covenant signatories will be officially recognized as a Covenant Coordinator.

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Why join

The advantages of becoming Covenant Coordinator are manifold:

Endorsement and recognition from the European Commission

Large visibility on an international scale, notably through promotion of their actions on the Covenant website

Networking, experience and knowledge-sharing with European counterparts

Participation in dedicated discussion groups, workshops and other experience-sharing platforms

Scientific and technical feedback on tools and methodologies developed

Consolidation of territorial development and strengthening of local governance

 

 

How to join

To register as an official Covenant Coordinator your organisation should go through the following steps:

Step 1

Sign the official adhesion form for Covenant Coordinators and fill in the registration form online

Step 2

After confirmation of eligibility, complete and sign the commitment statement sent by the Covenant of Mayors Office

Step 2

Upon reception of the signed commitment statement, the Covenant of Mayors Office will create an online profile for your administration. It will allow you to actively participate in the Covenant of Mayors community and help you better support your associated signatories.

When to join

Local authorities play a leading role in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Participation in the Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy supports them in this endeavour, by providing them the recognition, resources and networking opportunities necessary to take their energy and climate commitments to the next level.

Who is eligible

The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy is open to all local authorities democratically constituted with/by elected representatives, whatever their size and whatever the stage of implementation of their energy and climate policies.

Neighbouring small and medium-sized local authorities can also, under certain conditions, decide to join as a group of signatories and submit a joint Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan, either committing individually (option 1) or collectively (option 2) to the 40% CO2 reduction target and to an increased resilience to climate change – more information in the Covenant website FAQ section.

Why join

Covenant of Mayors signatories find multiple reasons to join the movement, which include:

Enhanced cooperation and support from national and subnational authorities

High international recognition and visibility for the local authority’s climate and energy action

Opportunity to contribute to shaping the EU’s climate and energy policy

Credible commitments through progress review and monitoring

Better financial opportunities for their local climate and energy projects

Innovative ways to network, exchange experiences and build capacity through regular events, twinings, webinars or online discussions

Practical support (helpdesk), guidance material and tools

 

How to join the initiative

To join the ever-growing movement, local authorities should undertake the following process:

Present the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy initiative to the municipal council. In order to facilitate the council discussion, you can download the commitment document here;

Once an official resolution has been adopted by the council, mandate the mayor - or equivalent representative of the council - to sign the Covenant adhesion form. You can download the adhesion form here;

After signature, complete your information online and upload your duly signed adhesion form; take note of the next steps, outlined in a confirmation e-mail sent to the local authority council.

When to join

Covenant Supporters are defined as not-for-profit organisations (associations of local and regional authorities, networks, local and regional energy agencies…) with the capacity to promote the Covenant of Mayors and to mobilise and support their members and/or local governments to reach the Covenant of Mayors’ objectives.

They take action on their territories and areas of expertise (e.g. energy, environment, water, air), and at different levels of governance (e.g. European, national, regional or local) to promote the Covenant of Mayors initiative and support their signatories. With expert knowledge of the regulatory, legislative and financial framework under which they operate - be it at the local, regional, national or European level – Covenant Supporters are ideally placed to provide tailored advice to signatories and identify synergies with existing initiatives.

Who is eligible

Networks and Associations of Local and Regional Authorities, European federations, local and regional thematic agencies (energy/environment) can join as Covenant Supporters.

Should you require further information, please contact the Covenant Supporters Helpdesk: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.