Networks

Globusdesign als Netzwerk

An important part of the European and international work of the Senate Department for Urban Mobility, Transport, Climate Action and the Environment is its membership of and involvement in European and international networks. Accordingly, we participate intensively in various international cooperative activities and in local and regional alliances in order to bring the interests of the Federal State of Berlin into the political process at the European and international level and to exchange ideas and experience with other cities and regions.

In doing so, we can of course learn from the experiences of others and can also share information about our own successes and the challenges we face. An equally important aspect of such networking activity is the constant exchange that takes place regarding technical and political developments in our areas of responsibility.

The Federal State of Berlin also works together with other cities in order to bring our shared standpoints to bear in European decision-making processes. This helps to add weight and potency to local authority interests. After all, if our good arguments are put forward collectively, they are more persuasive. To this end, we put together joint policy documents with other cities, for example, pool our energies and resources, and amplify the impact of our actions.

You can find further information about the international activities of the Senate Department for Urban Mobility, Transport, Climate Action and the Environment. You can also find further information about Berlin’s city networks under the Senate Chancellery.

  • EUROCITIES

    Since the 1990s, Berlin has been a member of the largest European city network EUROCITIES. This network consists of more than 200 European major and capital cities in 38 countries. It was founded in 1986 with the goal of strengthening local authority influence in European decision-making processes and supporting cross-border cooperation between cities on a practical level. As part of this work, important urban topics like the economy, the environment, social issues, transport and culture are taken into consideration. The network informs its members at an early stage about developments at EU level and represents their interests to the organs and institutions of the European Union.

    You can find out more about the network on its homepage.

  • IMPACTS

    IMPACTS is a network of currently 15 European (capital) cities that concerns itself with the topic of urban mobility and transport policy. It aims to bring together representatives from politics, administration and technology with a view to solving technical problems and developing strategically viable approaches. Berlin regularly contributes its own ideas on transport policy and exchanges ideas on various transport and mobility issues.

    You can find out more about the network on its homepage.

  • C40

    In the C40 network, mayors from almost 100 major cities worldwide are represented with the aim of advocating ambitious climate protection measures. Berlin was a founding member in 2005.

    The network facilitates the exchange of ideas between specialists. The Senate Department for Urban Mobility, Transport, Climate Action and the Environment participates in various working groups, including the one for the circular economy. C40 also supports networking between the political representatives of the various member cities, in particular at the C40 Mayors’ Summits, which take place on a regular basis.

    You can find out more about the network on its homepage.

  • ICLEI

    Berlin is a member of the international association ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability), which advocates more environmental protection and the sustainable development of cities and local communities.

    The association was founded at the United Nations in 1990 and brings together more than 2,500 local authorities from over 125 countries on matters concerning sustainability. ICLEI supports local authorities with specific approaches to solving problems and with sustainability strategies. In particular, ICLEI has worked with a consortium to formulate proposals for a sustainability profile for Berlin. It is an important partner for the international participation and diplomacy of cities at key international conferences, for example, the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference. By participating in such events, the Senate Department for Urban Mobility, Transport, Climate Action and the Environment makes helpful contacts and obtains a large amount of important information.

    You can find out more about the network on its homepage.

  • Polis

    Polis is a network of European cities and local authorities that aims to promote sustainable mobility with the help of innovative transport solutions. The network supports the exchange of know-how between members and with various other relevant partners, including political actors at the European level. It is also intended that the members should gain easier access to new research and development results.

    You can find out more about the network on its homepage

  • EU Covenant of Mayors

    The Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy – Europe was founded in 2008 with the aim of bringing together local authorities that voluntarily undertake to achieve or even to exceed the climate and energy targets of the European Union. To date, more than 7,000 local and regional authorities are part of this initiative.

    You can find out more about the network on its homepage.

  • Climate Alliance

    Almost 2,000 local authorities, federal states, provinces, NGOs and other organisations from more than 25 European states work together in the Climate Alliance to promote better climate protection. The Senate Department for Urban Mobility, Transport, Climate Action and the Environment has been involved since the alliance was founded in 1990 and has already taken part in several projects. We support, for example, the annual city cycling campaign.

    You can find out more about the network on its homepage.