Healthier, cleaner, and more vibrant cities – places where people want to live, work, and thrive- are important outcomes of local climate action.

Beyond reducing GHG emissions, decarbonising local transport and heating, would, for instance, lead to better air quality, improved physical health and an enhanced sense of well-being for inhabitants.

This raises important questions: How are cities in Czechia using climate action to become healthier and more vibrant places? What approaches are they using? And what actions are currently being undertaken at regional and national level to support local climate action? This workshop will showcase how cities in Czechia are using local climate action to become healthier and more sustainable communities.

For instance, thanks to strong political commitment and integrated climate planning, Kladno is implementing a Positive-Energy District.

Similarly, Liberec is pursuing climate neutrality by 2030 by focusing on partnerships and investment planning to meet this ambitious goal.

 Whether your city is beginning its climate journey or is planning to refine its strategies, this workshop will offer valuable guidance, concrete examples, and connections to supportive national and EU initiatives.

Join us for this dynamic workshop to learn, share, and accelerate climate action in Czechia! NOTE: Most of the workshop will be delivered in Czech, however, some presentations will be delivered in English (indicated in EN).

 What to expect from this workshop: Gain insights into the tangible benefits of local climate action;Learn more about tools and incentives available to Czech cities;Discover actionable insights from Czech cities at the forefront of local climate action;Explore best practices from Mission Cities with the Mission Label;Participate in interactive discussions with other local authorities to explore replicable solutions and common challenges.

 AgendaIntroduction: Building Momentum for Local Climate Action: Opening remarks and overview of the workshop’s agenda: Vera-Karin Brazova, Ministry for Regional Development Political commitment and planning as drivers for climate action -perspectives from the EU Covenant of Mayors: The role of political commitment and integrated planning for climate action: Petya Pishmisheva, EU Covenant of Mayors office - ENCo-benefits of climate action and available incentives for Czech cities: Pavla Lukesova, Ministry for EnvironmentCase study on Kladno - climate planning in action: Michal Koníček, Statuary City of KladnoStrong stakeholder engagement and investment planning for accelerating ambition and implementation- perspectives from the EU Cities Mission: Accelerating climate action through the EU Cities Mission approach: Svea Heinemann (ICLEI) & Abigail Mizzi (Energy Cities) - ENCase Study: Liberec’s journey to climate neutrality by 2030: Pavlína Tvrdíková, Statuary City of LiberecCase Studies from outside the Czech Republic, showcasing the journey of other Mission-labelled cities - EN The role of the regional and national level in supporting local climate action- examples from Czechia Insights and results from the CoolRegion initiative by the South Moravian Agency for Public Innovation: Patrik Reichel, JINAGLearning from best practices and enabling collaboration at national level: Jan Svoboda, Ministry for Regional Development Interactive Discussion: Addressing Challenges and Scaling Solutions Together: Conclusion by the Ministry for Regional Development