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2	General Messages	🔥 As temperatures rise- it’s time to hit REFRESH! Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, posing an existential threat to our communities worldwide. Last year brought record-breaking temperatures, and the trend is only accelerating. In Europe, heat is the leading cause of climate-related deaths, claiming around 48,000 lives in 2023. The danger is more acute in urban areas, due to the heat island effect, increasing temperatures by 10 to 15 degrees compared to nearby rural areas. In response, cities and towns are stepping up. By REFRESHING their urban environments - redesigning public spaces, restoring nature, and protecting communities - local leaders are transforming their cities into cool, liveable, and inclusive places, safeguarding Europe's quality of life and protecting the most vulnerable. Let's refresh our cities and towns - together! Join the #CitiesRefresh campaign 👉 https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh	🌡️ Heatwaves are more frequent—It's time to hit REFRESH! Last year brought record-breaking temperatures, and the trend is only accelerating. In response, 🇪🇺 cities & towns are responding by transforming urban areas into cooler, liveable spaces. Discover: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh	🔥 As temperatures rise- it’s time to hit REFRESH! Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, posing an existential threat to our communities worldwide. Last year brought record-breaking temperatures, and the trend is only accelerating. Worldwide, heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths, claiming around 489 000 per year in the past two decades. The danger is more acute in urban areas, due to the heat island effect, increasing temperatures by 10 to 15 degrees compared to nearby rural areas. In response, cities and towns are stepping up. By REFRESHING their urban environments - redesigning public spaces, restoring nature, and protecting communities - local leaders are transforming their cities into cool, liveable, and inclusive places, safeguarding Europe's quality of life and protecting the most vulnerable. Let's refresh our cities and towns - together! Join the #CitiesRefresh campaign 👉 https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh	Feel free to adapt our messages to suit your networks and audiences. Hastags: #CitiesRefresh #HitRefresh Tag the @Covenant of Mayors – Europe (on LinkedIn, Facebook) or @eumayors (on X) Thank you for your support!
3	Hit Refresh to:	Are you ready for the heat of tomorrow❓ As the fastest-warming continent, Europe recorded its second-warmest year in 2023, with temperatures 1.02–1.12°C above average. Cities and towns must act now to safeguard the livability of their territories. Let's HIT REFRESH to: 🌳 REstore health – With heat-related fatalities expected to increase as temperatures rise, local authorities are expanding green spaces, cooling public spaces and fostering safer environments. 👫 REbuild communities – Vulnerable and marginalised groups are the hardest hit by heatwaves. Municipalities are enhancing social support, addressing energy poverty, and ensuring no one is left behind. 🏙️ REnew urban design – High temperatures disrupt daily activities and overheat public spaces. Climate-smart solutions, such as green roofs, shaded areas, and heat-reflective materials, are being implemented to boost resilience against heat. 💪 REvive local economies – With longer and more frequent heatwaves, European countries could face annual economic losses of up to 3% of their GDP. Cities are reimagining their economic hubs and workspaces to remain thriving places to live, work, and visit. Through these efforts, local authorities are not just coping with the heat - they're creating more resilient, vibrant environments for all. Discover the #CitiesRefresh campaign: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh	🌡️ As the fastest-warming continent, Europe recorded its second-warmest year in 2023. Cities & towns are stepping up to HIT REFRESH – REstoring health, REbuilding communities, REnewing urban design, REviving local economy. Join the #CitiesRefresh campaign: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh	Are you ready for the heat of tomorrow❓ As the fastest-warming continent, Europe recorded its second-warmest year in 2023, with temperatures 1.02–1.12°C above average. Cities and towns must act now to safeguard the livability of their territories. Let's HIT REFRESH to: 🌳 REstore health – With heat-related fatalities expected to increase as temperatures rise, local authorities are expanding green spaces, cooling public spaces and fostering safer environments. 👫 REbuild communities – Vulnerable and marginalised groups are the hardest hit by heatwaves. Municipalities are enhancing social support, addressing energy poverty, and ensuring no one is left behind. 🏙️ REnew urban design – High temperatures disrupt daily activities and overheat public spaces. Climate-smart solutions, such as green roofs, shaded areas, and heat-reflective materials, are being implemented to boost resilience against heat. 💪 REvive local economies – With longer and more frequent heatwaves, by 2030, more than 2% of total working hours worldwide are projected to be lost each year – a productivity loss equivalent to 80 million full-time jobs. Cities are reimagining their economic hubs and workspaces to remain thriving places to live, work, and visit. Through these efforts, local authorities are not just coping with the heat - they're creating more resilient, vibrant environments for all. Discover the #CitiesRefresh campaign: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh
4	Hit Refresh to - Restore health	Heatwaves aren't just about rising temperatures, they're a growing threat to public health. 🩺 In 2022 alone, extreme heat claimed over 61,000 lives. Over the past 40 years, heatwaves have caused 95% of all climate-related deaths on the continent. And it's only getting worse. As temperatures rise, so do the risks, particularly in cities, where the urban heat island effect can push temperatures 10–15°C higher than in surrounding areas. That's why cities mush #HitRefresh - and fast. 👉 First up: 𝗥𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 by making urban spaces cooler, safer, and more liveable for everyone. From shaded streets and cooling hubs to early warning systems, local action is putting citizens's wellbeing at the centre of climate action. 💡 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆! This Slovenian city has developed the country's first local heat action plan, focusing on identifying and protecting those most at risk, from the elderly and children to pregnant women, outdoor workers and people with pre-existing health conditions. Join the movement to restore health in our cities: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh #CitiesRefresh	🩺 In 2022, extreme heat claimed 61,000 lives, and 95% of climate-related deaths in the past 40 years were due to heat. Cities must #HitRefresh—fast. Let’s RESTORE HEALTH with cooler, safer, and more liveable spaces. Join the #CitiesRefresh movement: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh	Heatwaves aren't just about rising temperatures, they're a growing threat to public health. 🩺 Since 2000, extreme heat claims on average 489 000 lives per year. The number of people exposed to extreme heat is growing exponentially due to climate change in all world regions. And it's only getting worse. As temperatures rise, so do the risks, particularly in cities, where the urban heat island effect can push temperatures 10–15°C higher than in surrounding areas. That's why cities mush #HitRefresh - and fast. 👉 First up: 𝗥𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 by making urban spaces cooler, safer, and more liveable for everyone. From shaded streets and cooling hubs to early warning systems, local action is putting citizens's wellbeing at the centre of climate action. Cities of all sizes can act to safeguard their populations from rising heat. 💡 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆! This Slovenian city has developed the country's first local heat action plan, focusing on identifying and protecting those most at risk, from the elderly and children to pregnant women, outdoor workers and people with pre-existing health conditions. Join the movement to restore health in our cities: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh #CitiesRefresh
5	Hit Refresh to - Rebuild communities	🔎 𝗪𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘁? In many European cities, not everyone has the luxury of cool buildings or leafy streets. 🌳 The heat burden is not shared equally, and it hits vulnerable groups the hardest. Outdoor workers. Elderly residents. Pregnant women. Children. Homeless individuals. People living in energy poverty or poorly insulated homes. Local governments must 𝗥𝗘𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 and take action to address this uneven exposure, ensuring no one is left behind by providing direct assistance, tackling energy poverty and housing deficiencies, and strengthening community support. 💡 In Getafe, the 𝘎𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦 is a strong step in the right direction. By regenerating and upgrading social housing, the city is protecting vulnerable households, improving living conditions, and building resilience where it's needed most. Let's not just refresh our cities, let's refresh them fairly. Join the #CitiesRefresh movement: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh	Extreme heat doesn’t hit everyone the same. Outdoor workers, the elderly, children, and people in energy poverty face the highest risks. 🌡️ Cities are stepping up with heat action plans, shaded spaces & targeted support. It’s time to REbuild communities: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh #CitiesRefresh	🔎 𝗪𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘁? In cities across the world, not everyone has the luxury of cool buildings or leafy streets. 🌳 The heat burden is not shared equally, and it hits vulnerable groups the hardest. Outdoor workers. Elderly residents. Pregnant women. Children. Homeless individuals. People living in energy poverty or poorly insulated homes. Local governments must 𝗥𝗘𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 and take action to address this uneven exposure, ensuring no one is left behind by providing direct assistance, tackling energy poverty and housing deficiencies, and strengthening community support. Action starts in cities and towns, no matter its size. 💡 In Getafe, the 𝘎𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦 is a strong step in the right direction. By regenerating and upgrading social housing, the city is protecting vulnerable households, improving living conditions, and building resilience where it's needed most. Let's not just refresh our cities, let's refresh them fairly. Join the #CitiesRefresh movement: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh
6	Hit Refresh to - Renew urban design	🔥 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁: 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲. Extreme heat is putting growing pressure on cities, and many of them are not design to withstand it. Lack of shade, poorly insulated buildings, insufficient cooling, limited water features, overheated transport systems, and heat-retaining materials like concrete and asphalt all contribute to making urban spaces unliveable. This disrupts daily life and exposes residents to heat stress, especially the most vulnerable. We can no longer treat heatwaves as rare events, they are becoming the norm. Cities and towns must #HITRefresh and 𝗥𝗘𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 but, how? The solution lies in integrating climate-smart solutions like green roofs, shaded areas, heat-reflective materials, or accessible drinking water fountains to strengthen resilience and ensure our cities remain not only welcoming places, but also dynamic in a warmer climate. 💡 In Austria, Vienna is using green bus stops to beat the heat, lowering temperatures by 1.5°C and providing passengers with a cooler, more comfortable environment. ➡️ Discover how cities are taking action, and join the #CitiesRefresh campaign now: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh	🔥 Cities are overheating — and many aren’t built to cope. Unshaded streets, poorly insulated buildings & no cooling make urban areas unliveable. It's time to RENEW URBAN DESIGN with shade, green roofs, cooling spots & water access. Join the movement: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh	🔥 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁: 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲. Extreme heat is putting growing pressure on cities, and many of them are not design to withstand it. Lack of shade, poorly insulated buildings, insufficient cooling, limited water features, overheated transport systems, and heat-retaining materials like concrete and asphalt all contribute to making urban spaces unliveable. This disrupts daily life and exposes residents to heat stress, especially the most vulnerable. We can no longer treat heatwaves as rare events, they are becoming the norm. Cities and towns must #HITRefresh and 𝗥𝗘𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 but, how? The solution lies in integrating climate-smart solutions like green roofs, shaded areas, heat-reflective materials, or accessible drinking water fountains to strengthen resilience and ensure our cities remain not only welcoming places, but also dynamic in a warmer climate. 💡 In Austria, Vienna is using green bus stops to beat the heat, lowering temperatures by 1.5°C and providing passengers with a cooler, more comfortable environment. ➡️ Discover how cities are taking action, and join the #CitiesRefresh campaign now: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh
7	Hit Refresh to - Revive local economy	Rising temperatures are no longer just a climate concern, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲. By 2060, the cost of heatwaves could soar fivefold, with European countries losing up to 3% of GDP every year. Key industries—construction, tourism, and agriculture—are already under pressure. Outdoor workers are particularly vulnerable, while southern coastal areas could experience significant drops in tourism activity. 📉 To protect both people and productivity, cities must 𝗥𝗘𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 by rethinking urban design, workspaces, and public infrastructure in order to stay competitive in a hotter future. 💡 Puglia, Italy, took a major step in 2021 by declaring a public health emergency and restricting outdoor agricultural work during peak heat hours. This proactive approach not only protected workers but also raised awareness of heat-related risks. As temperatures rise, cities and towns must #HitRefresh. Join the campaign today: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh	Rising heat = economic challenge. By 2060, heatwaves could cost Europe 3% of GDP each year, impacting sectors like tourism, construction & agriculture. 💪 Cities must rethink their design & infrastructure to protect both people and productivity: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh #CitiesRefresh	Rising temperatures are no longer just a climate concern, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲. By 2030, more than 2% of total working hours worldwide are projected to be lost each year – a productivity loss equivalent to 80 million full-time jobs – because it’s either too hot to work or because workers have to go at a slower pace. Key industries—construction, tourism, and agriculture—are already under pressure. Outdoor workers are particularly vulnerable, while southern coastal areas could experience significant drops in tourism activity. 📉 To protect both people and productivity, cities must 𝗥𝗘𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 by rethinking urban design, workspaces, and public infrastructure in order to stay competitive in a hotter future. 💡 Puglia, Italy, took a major step in 2021 by declaring a public health emergency and restricting outdoor agricultural work during peak heat hours. This proactive approach not only protected workers but also raised awareness of heat-related risks. As temperatures rise, cities and towns must #HitRefresh. Join the campaign today: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Cities-Refresh
8	Refresh Kit	🔄 Ready to move forward on your city's refresh journey? Discover the Covenant of Mayors' brand new 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝘁, a comprehensive digital toolbox packed with the support and resources to help you cope with extreme heat and cool down your city. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲? ✅ Practical guidance ✅ Inspiring success stories from cities leading the way ✅ Essential tools and toolkits to drive change ✅ Insightful publications to deepen your understanding Whether you're just starting or refining your strategy, explore the kit now: https://view.genially.com/684998c6960ae6716af8712d #CitiesRefresh	🔥 Cities, ready to #HitRefresh and tackle heatwaves? Explore @eumayors' brand new Refresh Kit, a digital toolbox packed with practical guidance, inspiring success stories, essential tools, and insightful publications to support your refresh journey. 👉 https://view.genially.com/684998c6960ae6716af8712d #CitiesRefresh	🔄 Ready to move forward on your city's refresh journey? Discover the Covenant of Mayors' brand new 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝘁, a comprehensive digital toolbox packed with the support and resources to help you cope with extreme heat and cool down your city. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲? ✅ Practical guidance ✅ Inspiring success stories from cities leading the way ✅ Essential tools and toolkits to drive change ✅ Insightful publications to deepen your understanding Whether you're just starting or refining your strategy, explore the kit now: https://view.genially.com/684998c6960ae6716af8712d #CitiesRefresh
9	How Can Cities #HitRefresh?	Europe is in the grip of an unprecedented heatwave, and summer has just started. Faced with relentless heat, from London to Lisbon, Milan to Marseille, cities are scrambling to respond. In Italy, alerts and prevention measures are multiplying: free access to museums and swimming pools is being offered to older residents, climate shelters have been set up in Bologna, and dehumidifiers are being distributed to vulnerable people in Ancona. Yet, despite these efforts, many cities and towns remain unprepared. Cities must #HitRefresh - but how, concretely? - 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: more greenery and water in public spaces - 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: passive cooling, shading, better insulation - 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: heat mapping, climate shelters, heat health plans - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: raising public awareness and reaching those most at risk These are just a few examples. 📖 Dive into Covenant of Mayors' latest article to explore what cities are doing to beat the heat: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/in-the-face-of-rising-heat-how-can-cities-hit-refresh #CitiesRefresh	Europe is in the grip of an unprecedented heatwave-and summer’s only just begun. Cities must #HitRefresh - but how, concretely? 🌱 Nature-based solutions 🏙️ Heat-resilient urban design 📊 Smart governance 👥 Community-led action Find out more👇 https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/in-the-face-of-rising-heat-how-can-cities-hit-refresh #CitiesRefresh	Summer has just begun, and cities around the world are already facing relentless heat. At the end of June, as Italy was hit by an unprecedented heatwave, alerts and prevention measures multiplied: free access to museums and swimming pools was offered to older residents, climate shelters were set up in Bologna, and dehumidifiers distributed to vulnerable people in Ancona. Yet despite these efforts, many cities and towns remain unprepared. Cities must #HitRefresh - but how, concretely? - 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: more greenery and water in public spaces - 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: passive cooling, shading, better insulation - 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: heat mapping, climate shelters, heat health plans - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: raising public awareness and reaching those most at risk These are just a few examples. 📖 Dive into Covenant of Mayors' latest article to explore what cities are doing to beat the heat: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/in-the-face-of-rising-heat-how-can-cities-hit-refresh #CitiesRefresh
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