Kata Tüttő is President of the European Committee of the Regions and one of Europe’s most influential leaders in multilevel climate governance. Throughout her career, she has worked to position cities and regions at the core of the European Green Deal, recognizing local governments as essential actors in translating climate ambition into tangible transformation on the ground.

With a background in urban policy, public administration, and sustainable development, she brings extensive experience spanning municipal leadership and European institutional engagement. Her work consistently bridges strategic policymaking with real territorial implementation, ensuring that climate strategies are grounded in local economic, social, and environmental realities.

Tüttő has been a strong advocate for sustainable mobility, energy-efficient urban infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and inclusive urban regeneration. She emphasizes the importance of empowering municipalities to lead the transition toward climate neutrality while simultaneously improving quality of life, social cohesion, and resilience in cities across Europe.

In her role as President of the Committee of the Regions, she represents Europe’s cities and regions in high-level climate and policy dialogues. She works to strengthen cooperation between EU institutions, national governments, and local authorities, ensuring that climate legislation is not only ambitious but also implementable, adequately financed, and territorially adapted.

Her leadership has been instrumental in amplifying local and regional voices within European debates on climate finance, adaptation strategies, and the just transition.

Kata Tüttő is shaping a vision of climate action that is locally driven, socially fair, and institutionally robust, positioning cities and regions as the true engines of Europe’s sustainable and inclusive future.