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28 – 30 September 2026
Climate Alliance International Conference 2026
28 – 30 September 2026
Brussels (BE)
Local climate action delivers: Stronger together for Europe
Europe is standing at a governance crossroads. While political strategies are increasingly placing national interests front and centre, there is a mounting risk of local perspectives being sidelined. Yet it is Europe’s subnational level – its regions, cities and towns – that are the most effective actors in the climate crisis, for it is here that climate action is shaped and implemented. One thing is certain: the climate transition is not a task that can be tackled alone.
This year’s Climate Alliance International Conference (CAIC26) will bring local and European level stakeholders together with a clear aim: to highlight what makes local climate action successful. The answer lies in exchange and cooperation between policy and practice as well as between local authorities themselves, united within a strong network. Together, we will develop solutions that make our regions, cities and towns more liveable because climate action is more than just an environmental goal. It strengthens economic resilience, ensures geopolitical stability and fosters social justice!
From 28 to 30 September, CAIC26 will demonstrate that collective action can take us further than any individual measure. Through dialogue with EU representatives, we will make it clear that local government is ready. We must now ensure that political frameworks support local action! Practical workshops, lively discussions and fresh ideas for future collaboration will make the conference a platform for real progress. Come to Brussels, share your perspective and take home new energy and inspiration for your municipality.
Climate Alliance International Conference
New ideas, strong partnershipships and real solutions – taking part is worth it!
When: 28 – 30 September 2026
Where: Ateliers des Tanneurs, Brussels (BE)
The conference is primarily aimed at policymakers and administrative staff from regions, cities and towns across Europe. Climate Alliance members enjoy priority registration.
Take a look at our preliminary programme!
Climate Alliance working group on CO2 monitoring
14:00 – 15:30
Brussels excursions
The EU up close: the Hemicycle, the Museum of EU History, and the Parlamentarium
16:00 – 18:00
Apéritif & networking
as of 19:00
General assembly
Shape your network!
10:00 – 12:30
Lunch & networking
12:30 – 14:00
Political plenary
Local climate action delivers: Stronger together for Europe
14:00 – 16:00
Coffee break
16:00 – 16:30
Town hall plenary
EU policy: Have your say!
16:30 – 17:30
Evening reception & networking
as of 18:00
Inspirational sprint
Take home municipal recipes for success!
10:00 – 11:00
Workshops
Financing nature-based solutions | Heating transition on the ground | Citizen participation | Data-driven climate action
11:00 – 12:30
Lunch & networking
12:30 – 14:00
Brokerage event
Learn about funding opportunities and find project partners!
14:00 – 16:00
Practical information
Please note
- Participation in the event is free of charge, but registration is binding.
- Please only register if you genuinely intend to attend. This will help us to plan our programme more effectively and sustainably.
- Should you find yourself unable to attend at short notice, please let us know as soon as possible and cancel your registration by emailing caic@climatealliance.org.
- We reserve the right to charge a no-show fee of up to 150 euros to participants who allow their registration to lapse without prior cancellation.
- Registration for the excursions is initially only an expression of interest; you will receive final confirmation of your participation in the excursion shortly before the event.
Venue
Ateliers des Tanneurs
Rue des Tanneurs 60A | 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Getting there
You can easily reach the venue by taking public transport to the following stops:
- Place du Jeu de Balle: bus 27, 48
- Lemonnier: tram 3, 4, 51, 82
- Anneessens: tram 3, 4, 31 or 32
- Brussels Midi: bus 27, 49, 50, 78 | tram 3, 4, 32, 51, 81, 82 | metro 2, 6
- Porte de Hal: bus 27 or 48 | tram 3, 4, 51 | metro 2, 6
- Louise: tram 92, 93, 94, 97 | metro 2, 6
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