EU policy on the urban environmentEU policy to promote sustainable EU cities, including information on the EU's Green Capital and Green Leaf initiatives and urban environment benchmarking tool. EU action on cities and their adaptation to climate changeEU and international initiatives to develop sustainable urban environments and to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change on urban areas. Energy-efficient buildingsLegislation on reducing the energy consumption of buildings, financing for energy efficient renovations, energy performance certificates, and monitoring the energy performance of buildings across Europe.