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 Cities, towns and their associations and networks from 30 countries  have combined their experience to produce a summary paper of key issues regarding climate and energy: the 3 rd and Final European Local Government Positioning Paper.  The paper is a result of the concluding  LG Action project, which explores the challenges and needs facing local governments in the current climate and energy situation. It provides the third summarised overview of trends relevant to local governments (LGs) in Europe, based on input provided by representatives of European LGs and their networks  and associations in the EU-27 Member States, Croatia, Liechtenstein, and Norway. 