From the European Green Deal towards Local Green Deals: for cities facing climate change
There is growing recognition of the importance of cities, and thus local authorities as being key actors in tackling climate change. Not only the scientific community (IPCC reporton Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability[1]) but also the recent European Commission’s events and initiatives (the 9th European Summit City and Regions, European Climate Chance Summit, European Union Mission for climate-neutral and smart cities) have been identifying the significance of cities and regions in addressing the changing climate. As cities are both causing climate change and living the effects of climate change (heatwaves, air pollution, floods…), they have a responsibility to take action.
