The Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, chaired the seventh Clean Transition Dialogue, dedicated to the role of EU cities in driving the green transition locally, on Friday 15 March, the day after a dialogue dedicated to the forest-based bioeconomy (see EUROPE 13371/28).
The dialogue brought together representatives from EU cities, urban networks, key industries such as construction and urban transport, and the financial community. It built on the discussions that took place at the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council event “Translating the EU Green Deal into Local Action”, which took place earlier in the day.
At the event, the Vice-Chairman pointed out that “every municipality, big or small, rich or poor, has a role to play. Many small efforts can have a huge, combined impact”.
The Commissioner exchanged views with participants on how to advance the green transition, decarbonise cities and foster their resilience to climate change, with a specific focus on buildings, urban transport and the implementation of transition funding at local level. (Original version in French by Pauline Denys)