Press Release: 100 European cities sign up to action on climate change

The 16 October 2014 marked a major milestone for the European Commission's Mayors Adapt initiative, with 100 European cities then committed to take action to tackle climate change. European Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard welcomed mayors from across Europe at an official signing ceremony pledging their commitment to the scheme. During the day-long event, participants had an opportunity to discuss how cities could better prepare for the adverse impacts of climate change and exchanged experience and good practice.

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ESO: Background information: European Commission joins forces with European cities to tackle climate change http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-european-commission-joins-forces-with-european-cities-to-tackle-climate-change/

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