1. Tackling adaptation through the Covenant of Mayors framework
Lea Kleinenkuhnen, Covenant of Mayors Office
Brussels, 18 September 2019

2. In the next 8 minutes… Short introduction to the Covenant of Mayors
Cities’ commitments & framework
How to get there?- support provided
How the CoM framework can help cities getting started and also implement

3. The Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy - Europe
EU- initiative
As part of the European Covenant of Mayors movement, cities and towns are taking climate and energy action to secure a better future for their citizens.

4. 2030 commitments Adaptation- one of the Covenant’s pillars
European signatories pledge to :
Reduce CO2 (and possibly other GHG) emissions by at least 40% by 2030
Increase our resilience by adapting to the impacts of climate change
Energy poverty- social and equity issues integrated from an energy lense, not from an adaptation one so much- yet.

5. Matching local objectives and EU policy
EU initiative, contributing to EU goals in climate and energy policy
The Covenant of Mayors initiative is inscribed in the international framework, contributing both to the objectives of the The Paris agreement and of the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development. The initiative also contributes to the European Union Climate and Energy policy and its 4 components.
Implementing EU and international policy goals
Also preparing their territories and improving them

6. Matching local objectives and EU policy

7. The Covenant of Mayors in Europe
Out of which 2,200+ commited to adaptation
The Covenant of Mayors is a movement shaped by cities, for cities of all sizes. It now represents nearly half of the population of the EU, in the 28 Member States.
A unique bottom-up movement shaped by cities, for cities
A shared vision of decarbonised and resilient cities where citizens have access to secure, sustainable and affordable energy
A growing and inclusive community now counting over 8,800 signatories- small and larger cities (majority small)

8. Cities’ commitments and framework
Concretely- sign up

9. Commitments- in practice
Complete an Adaptation
Self-Assessment
Develop
Strategy &
Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
Develop
Adaptation Actions
What you see in green is reported to the COM and checked by the JRC
Guidebook to explain what to do and how to do it, developed by the JRC
Monitor implementation every 2 years

10. A reference framework for action
Consistency and transparency
Flexibility and adjustability to local realities
Feedback on action plans
Promotion and exchange of experience
Reference framework with clear steps and timeline to follow- to get started
Flexible enough for those with their methodology
Feedback by JRC
Promotion and information- signatory profile

11. How to get there? Support offered

12. Strong support needs on adaptation
Covenant needs assessment survey, summer 2017
590 respondents from 27 EU countries
The Covenant of Mayors’ needs assessment survey results
are based on a sample of 593 respondents from 27 EU
countries, of which 87% are from municipalities and 11% are
from provinces, regions & national ministries.

13. Urban Adaptation Support (step by step) Tool
Monitoring and evaluation
Implementation
Selecting adaptation options
Identifying adaptation options
Preparing the ground
Assessing risks and vulnerabilities

14. Webinar series on adaptation

15. Online resources Covenant Library
Case studies
Webinars
E-learning, including a module on adaptation (signatories only- 5 languages)
Thematic leaflets in all EU languages

17. The Covenant interactive funding guide >>>
*available in all EU languages*

18. Workshops & Twinnings

19. Supporting signatories
With specific helpdesks
3,100+
requests from cities handled by the helpdesk teams last year (2018)
General helpdesk
Supporter helpdesk
Coordinator helpdesk
Country-specific helpdesks:
Italy
Spain
Germany
Austria

20. Support by Covenant Coordinators and Supporters
Non-profit organisations
Signatories
Villages, towns, cities, counties
Local
Regional
National
European / global
Coordinators
Sub-national and national authorities
200+ Coordinators
regions, provinces, ministries, national funds & agencies
Most important when it comes to supporting smaller municipalities
Soon publish report on actions CTC& CS
180+ Supporters
national and regional associations, networks, local and regional agencies, NGOs…

21. Thank you!
Lea Kleinenkuhnen Member of the Covenant of Mayors Office More info: