ICLEI and the province of Flemish Brabant will hold the conference "Unlocking financing for local climate action - Practical information for smaller municipalities" in Leuven (Belgium) on 11 October, providing smaller-sized European cities and towns with practical information on accessing finance for local energy and climate action.

Experts from the European Commission, the Global Covenant of Mayors and the European Investment Bank will help to shape the discussion, with input from local government representatives who have engaged in successful financing practices.

Speakers include Eugenio Leanza, European Investment Bank; Tie Roefs, Deputy Governor, Province of Vlaams-Brabant (Flemish Brabant); and Marika Rosa, Ekodoma.

Throughout the day, experts will discuss challenges and offer solutions to smaller-scale cities seeking to access financing for their local energy and climate actions. Interactive roundtables and one-to-one discussion will enable hands-on exchange of information on topics such as: private and residential buildings, transport and mobility, public buildings and procurement, renewable energy, impact funding, and civic crowdfunding.

To view the event programme, click here.

For more information and to register, contact brussels-office@iclei.org