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21 Oct

Policy Meets Innovation – Webinar Academy Episode 1: Unlocking rapid decarbonisation in apartment blocks

Starting from October 21st the European Environmental Bureau will host monthly a webinar focusing on two innovative solutions to decarbonise heating and cooling pivoting around […]

27 Oct

webinar
Energy communities: how municipalities and local and regional energy agencies can help?

Today millions of EU households and businesses are facing another cost of living crisis, created by unstable, expensive, imported fossil fuels. Energy communities can be […]

28 Oct

webinar
Energy Behaviour Forum Webinar 3: Increasing impact – learning about monitoring, evaluation and P2P collaboration

Energy Behaviour Forum will be hosting a three-part webinar series on energy behavioural change in October. The series will look at the importance of behaviour […]

04 Nov - 05 Nov

conference

Rennes, France

What if time became a catalyst for transforming our regions?

Over these two days, Rennes invites you to explore how time policies contribute to making territories more resilient. Through a series of urban walks, let […]

09 Nov

webinar
Members-only Autumn 2026 Matchmaking

A new edition of our members-only matchmaking will take place in November 2026. During this online session, we will present the latest calls for funding […]

26 Nov - 27 Nov

conference

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

CLIMA Conference

Join us on 26–27 November 2026 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, for the final conference of CLIMABOROUGH, a pioneering European project dedicated to accelerating the transition […]

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Urban planning and education – A key ingredient for cool cities

Urban planning and education – A key ingredient for cool cities

From local planning gaps to smart heat pump solutions, cities are advancing integrated approaches to cooling despite limited national support.

Heating & Cooling
Quality of life
Decarbonisation
Climate neutrality
Fossil-free cities HUB
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Fossil-free cities

15/04/2026

On 9th April, Energy Cities organised a new session of its Community of Practice on sustainable cooling, with a clear goal: to discuss the challenge of creating livable cities in a hotter climate.  In 2025, two initial sessions were held, and the insights gathered were integrated into a Policy Paper titled “How Are Cities Answering the Call for Fossil-Free Cooling?” The […]
News
European cities step up as record heatwaves highlight urgent need for climate adaptation

European cities step up as record heatwaves highlight urgent need for climate adaptation

The Covenant of Mayors' Cities Refresh campaign brings together cities in their efforts to tackle extreme heat

Resilience
Climate adaptation
Urban cooling
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Fair economies

22/07/2025

As extreme heat stifles Europe, people living in cities are amongst those who suffer the most. Local governments across Europe are acting faced with this threat, rethinking their cities and putting in place clear protocols to protect their populations.
News
Keeping cool in the Sardinian mountains – energy communities pave the way towards energy democracy

Keeping cool in the Sardinian mountains – energy communities pave the way towards energy democracy

This is how a family in rural Sardinia keeps cool without breaking the bank

Heating & Cooling
Energy democracy
Quality of life
Urban cooling
Community energy

18/07/2025

When Mirella Sanna and Salvatore Berria arrived on this side of the mountain there was nothing. The orchards and grapevines were all planted by them. […]
Advocacy
How are cities responding to the challenge of fossil-free cooling and rising heat?

How are cities responding to the challenge of fossil-free cooling and rising heat?

Discover how European cities are dealing with the increased need of cooling while moving on the decarbonisation of their energy system

Heating & Cooling
Quality of life
Decarbonisation
Green spaces
Citizen engagement
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Fossil-free cities

03/07/2025

Imagine it’s a sweltering summer afternoon. You turn on the news and hear that yet another city has opened emergency cooling centers, offering residents a […]