The call for proposals “Supporting the participation of Sub-Saharan cities in the Covenant of Mayors” is currently open. The call is open to not-for-profit, local authorities located in one of the Sub-Saharan Africa countries (lead) or in a country eligible under the Development Cooperation Instrument (co-applicant).
The global objective of this call for proposals is to increase the capacities of cities to provide access to sufficient, sustainable and safe energy-related services to urban and peri-urban populations (especially the poor), with special attention to energy efficiency and renewable energy as drivers for local, low-emission, climate resilient, sustainable development.
The specific objective of this call for proposals is to increase the local authorities' planning capacities on urban design, mobility and energy. The deadline for submitting proposals is 3 March 2016.
In October 2015, the Covenant of Mayors entered a new phase, with new commitments and a wider geographical scope.