This session organised by ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, the European Committee of the Regions and the City of Mannheim invites you to explore the concept of Local Green Deals as an integrated, bottom-up approach for cities and local communities to take action in line with the European Green Deal towards a green recovery.

Recognising the need for systemic change, Local Green Deals go beyond individual action by integrating and connecting actors, projects and strategies at city level across all levels of government.

Focusing on transferable ideas, collaboration opportunities and practical experiences and approaches, the session aims to inspire local communities and governments across Europe to build their own Local Green Deals for a rapid and just transition towards a sustainable future.

Amongst others, the session will explore:

• The impact of the European Green Deal at ocal level; 
• What the Local Green Deal framework builds on and how to implement it to accelerate local transformative action;
• How Local Green Deals can support a sustainable recovery for local communities and how to design community-driven recovery and transition processes;
• How to use political leadership to mobilise local stakeholders for Local Green

These questions will be discussed by:

Andries GRYFFROY - Member of the Flemish Parliament and the Belgian Senate

Agnes SCHÖNFELDER - Spokesperson Local Green Deals, Climate Action Agency Mannheim

Dana ELEFTHERIADOU - Head of Cities and Proximity Team, DG for Internal Market Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission

Maria TIILIKKALA - NGO cooperation coordinatorCity of Espoo

Video Testimonials

Peter KURZ - Lord Mayor of Mannheim

Rafał TRZASKOWSKI - Mayor of Warsaw

Moderator

Mark HIDSON - Deputy Regional Director Sustainable Economy and Procurement, Global Director Sustainable Procurement at ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability European Secretariat