CORLEAP conference - Brussels, 23 April 2015Christophe Frering, Covenant of Mayors East Project Director
Making citizens smile…
…with the Covenant of Mayors
The Covenant at a glance
Running since 2008 with an EaP extension since 2012
6,200 all over the world voluntarily committed
Over 140 local authorities signed up in EaP countries
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The Covenant step-by-step
Covenant actions and support Helpdesk Trainings Peer-to-peer events Networking
How does it work concretely?
National or regional level Political support (CNC) Practical support (CS) Joint trainings in various regions
City level
Energy Management
Energy Days
Concrete EE & RES actions
Consultations with local actors
Etc.
How does it work concretely?
Clean & affordable energy services
+ improved public services
+ better infrastructures
+ healthier environment
+ local actors feeling involved
+ business development & innovations
+ more jobs
= quality of life
What does the Covenant bring to a city in the end?
The Covenant of Mayors:a multi-level governance initiative
The European Commission has launched the initiative and provides the institutional frame…
The national authorities contribute by setting up or adapting favorable legal conditions
The cities define their long-term vision and implement concrete actions with the support of the COMO East team
Vitali Klitschko:
From the ring to the Covenant of Mayors
4 Key Experts to answer your questions: [email protected]
Further online information:www.eumayors.eu
Available also in the 11 national languages of the COMO East countries!
Thank you for your attention!