Cultural resources and products of human creativity are amongst those goods whose beneficial effects on individuals and society as a whole are extremely complicated to quantify. The positive effects of culture and creativity range from education, a sense of belonging, and social cohesion to inno...
The Fourth Forum for the Mission Adaptation to Climate Change took place on 20 May 2025. It brought together regional and local authorities, members of the European Committee of Regions, research organisations and non-governmental organisations to take stock, identify issues, provide direction, ...
Local and regional authorities are increasingly recognised as crucial actors in the enlargement process, and the European Green Deal recognises their vital contribution to achieving the EU’s climate objectives. The Green Deal policy areas have become central elements of the accession process, hi...
This leaflet is designed to support Local and Regional Authorities (LRAs) in strengthening their institutional capacity, enhancing their ability to access EU funding, and building effective partnerships. As part of the study on “Capacity Building for Local and Regional Authorities in the Light o...
This leaflet showcases some of the best practices and initiatives presented in the study on investing in disaster resilience at local and regional level and includes recommendations for local and regional authorities aiming to enhance their preparedness and resilience in the face of disasters....
This info sheet presents a concise overview of the EU School Scheme, which supports the distribution of fruit, vegetables, and milk to schoolchildren across Europe, along with educational and informational measures. It also summarizes key recommendations from the point of view of local and regio...
With increasing territorial polarisation across Europe, place-based interventions have gained prominence among policymakers and academics. This paper reviews the academic literature on the economic impact of place-based policies in the European Union, focusing on Cohesion Policy, national place-...
On 5 June 2025, the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) and the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) joined forces to host a stakeholder event in Brussels and online. Part of EU Green Week 2025, the event offered insights into how circular strategies can be translated...
The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (CoM) is an ambitious initiative for local climate and energy actions. This document complements the main document of the CoM Guidebook by providing signatories with guidance to develop effective mitigation, adaptation and energy poverty actions, and...
