Initiatives

CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards and technical documents across various sectors, including air and space, chemicals, construction, energy, food, healthcare, ICT, transport, and more.

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system for companies, capital markets, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.

The UP2030 project aims to support cities in driving the socio-technical transitions required to meet their climate neutrality targets. The project programme helps city stakeholders and local authorities put neutrality on the map of their communities in day-to-day actions and strategic decisions.

The EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an initiative supported by the European Commission bringing together thousands of local governments that want to secure a better future for their citizens.

NetworkNature is an initiative supporting the Nature-based Solutions (NbS) community by fostering cooperation, building partnerships, and providing a science-based repository to advance NbS impact and strategic action.

The Smart Cities Marketplace is a European Commission initiative that engages cities and towns to create sustainable urban environments by offering resources, expertise, and support to explore solutions, develop projects, and secure financing for urban sustainability initiatives.

CIVITAS is a flagship European Commission programme that fosters collaboration among cities to advance sustainable urban mobility, supporting the goals of the European Green Deal through peer exchange, networking, and training.