1. CORLEAP conference - Brussels, 23 April 2015 Christophe Frering, Covenant of Mayors East Project Director Making citizens smile… …with the Covenant of Mayors

2. The Covenant at a glance Running since 2008 with an EaP extension since 2012 6,200 all over the world voluntarily committed Over 140 local authorities signed up in EaP countries 85 1 10 12 21 11

3. The Covenant step-by-step

4. Covenant actions and support Helpdesk Trainings Peer-to-peer events Networking How does it work concretely? National or regional level Political support (CNC) Practical support (CS) Joint trainings in various regions

5. City level Energy Management Energy Days Concrete EE & RES actions Consultations with local actors Etc. How does it work concretely?

6. Clean & affordable energy services + improved public services + better infrastructures + healthier environment + local actors feeling involved + business development & innovations + more jobs = quality of life What does the Covenant bring to a city in the end?

7. The Covenant of Mayors: a multi-level governance initiative The European Commission has launched the initiative and provides the institutional frame… The national authorities contribute by setting up or adapting favorable legal conditions The cities define their long-term vision and implement concrete actions with the support of the COMO East team Vitali Klitschko: From the ring to the Covenant of Mayors

8. 4 Key Experts to answer your questions: info-east@eumayors.eu Further online information: www.eumayors.eu Available also in the 11 national languages of the COMO East countries! Thank you for your attention!