Join as signatory

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

Practical support (helpdesk), guidance material and tools

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

Local authorities can sign the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy at any time.

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 35% CO2 reduction target and to an increased resilience to climate change – more information in the Covenant website FAQ section.

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

1. Present the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy initiative to the municipal council. In order to facilitate the council discussion.

   download the commitment document

2. 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.

   download the adhesion form

3. 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.

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

Practical support (helpdesk), guidance material and tools

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

Local authorities can sign the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy at any time.

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 35% CO2 reduction target and to an increased resilience to climate change – more information in the Covenant website FAQ section.

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

1. Present the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy initiative to the municipal council. In order to facilitate the council discussion.

   download the commitment document

2. 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.

   download the adhesion form

3. 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.