Member benefits

Achieve more with Climate Alliance

From inspiring campaigns for your citizens and practical tools for your municipal administration to advocacy at the EU and international levels – our network has a lot to offer.

Climate Alliance is a true pioneer in climate action —over 35 years of experience in working with local and regional governments, our long tradition of cooperation with indigenous peoples, our principles and goals to which every member municipality commits itself, and the Climate Alliance Member Charter with its concrete recommendations for climate protection and adaptation are good examples of this.

The range of topics and activities related to climate action that we work on – both with and for our members – as well as our comprehensive initiatives and support for regions, cities, and towns make Climate Alliance an indispensable partner for your work on local climate action. Need more reasons to join? We have at least 10!

 

10 good reasons to become a Climate Alliance member

1

Get recommendations for your climate action strategy!

All members, be they cities or rural towns, benefit from our many years of experience in municipal climate action. With the Climate Alliance Member Charter, we provide members with concrete recommendations for action. Our national coordination offices also serve as direct contact points in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland.

2

Make your voice heard in the political arena!

By participating in Climate Alliance’s General Assembly or by taking part in the development of network resolutions, declarations and statements, members have the chance to make their views and needs heard at the national or EU level. Smaller cities and towns thus also have the opportunity to strengthen their political voice.

3

Benefit from discounts on exciting offers!

Members enjoy a variety of opportunties for savings including a 25% discount on participation fees for our beloved CITY CYCLING campaign and waived rental fees for our travelling exhibitions on climate justice – a 250 euro savings.

4

Strengthen your profile regionally, nationally and internationally!

Show your commitment with the “We Are Climate Alliance” logo and promote your success stories, for example through publications at EU level, as part of Climate Alliance’s Climate Star competition or in our Clibrary of municipal climate solutions!

5

Promote climate justice with your membership!

Climate Alliance has always worked closely with indigenous partners throughout Amazonia. A number of offers are available for members to take climate responsibility and support indigenous peoples, for example, the Climate Alliance Climate Fund.

6

Take part in events and networking opportunities!

Members receive exclusive event tips and invitations to national and European conferences. The range of topics is extensive – from climate adaptation to mobility, and from energy poverty and the energy transition to buildings.

7

Get inspired by other members!

Whether through our working groups, networking events or success stories, members have many opportunities to gain insights into the work of colleagues from across Europe and find inspiration for their climate action strategies.

8

Find funding opportunities and project partners!

Many of our projects are not only carried out for but also together with our member municipalities. Some projects focus on the financing of climate action measures and thus offer a variety of opportunities for the local level.

9

Take advantage of our attention-grabbing campaigns!

Engage your citizens and local institutions in your climate action measures by taking advantage of our campaigns such as Green Footprints, the Energy Caravan or CITY CYCLING.

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Stay up-to-date on matters key local climate action issues!

In addition to our newsletter, the eClimail, members receive helpful publications as well as information on the latest from our network and the field of municipal climate action.

Have we sparked your interest in Climate Alliance membership?