Programme nearbyEnergyCologneJoin Klima-Taler city teams across Germany in CologneJoin Klima-Taler city teams across Germany in Cologne More than 50 municipalities use Klima-Taler. Beyond Frankfurt and Munich, residents in Cologne, Aachen, Darmstadt, Königstein im Taunus, Hamm, Kempen, Leer, and many smaller towns join a city team, race friendly CO₂ rankings, and redeem tokens with 500+ partners, including municipal pools. Tokens work across the network, not only in your home town. What you can do - Download the app from klima-taler.com and join your city's team (no name required) - Cycle, walk, or ride transit; link meters if you want energy Taler - Redeem at local partners shown in the app (pools, museums, shops, clubs) - Schools, clubs, and workplaces can start their own teams - Municipal staff: ask via the cities form if your town is not listed yet How it works Blacksquared GmbH (Berlin) runs the software. Cities pay a licence so residents and local traders join free. Treat the in-app marketplace as the current redeem list: we do not copy shop directories here. Why it matters A shared climate currency makes quiet daily trips count in public, and it keeps spend local.gamificationmobilityenergy +2
Programme nearbyCommunityBrusselsCovenant of Mayors for Climate and EnergyLocal authorities committing to climate-neutral cities The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy brings together local and regional authorities committed to cutting emissions, improving resilience, and expanding access to affordable clean energy. Close to 11 000 signatories develop sustainable energy and climate action plans in a joint effort to limit global warming. What you can do - Ask your municipality whether it has signed the Covenant and request a public progress report - Join or start a neighbourhood group that feeds input into your city's climate action plan - Volunteer with local climate assemblies linked to Covenant implementation How to participate - Explore signatory cities via Covenant of Mayors - Contact your city council sustainability office to propose concrete community projects Why it matters Cities drive most of Europe's energy use. When residents hold signatory councils accountable, national climate targets become neighbourhood action.citiesclimatemayors +2
Programme nearbyEnergyBrusselsHorizon Europe 100 climate-neutral citiesMission cities chart the path to 2030 climate neutrality In April 2022, 112 cities were selected for the Horizon Europe mission on 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030. Participating cities prepare climate city contracts covering governance, transport, energy, construction, and recycling, with 53 cities awarded an EU Mission Label as of October 2024. What you can do - If you live in a mission city, join public consultations on the climate city contract - Advocate for community energy and active mobility measures in your city's mission roadmap - Share replicable lessons from labelled cities with your local council How to participate - Check whether your city is listed at Climate-neutral and smart cities mission - Attend mission-city open days and citizen workshops Why it matters Mission cities are innovation hubs. Resident participation in contract design ensures fairness and keeps transitions community-owned.missionclimate-neutralcities +2
