Energy cities hubs
The Energy Cities Hubs are our community spaces to activate, empower and inspire local leaders towards a climate-neutral Europe
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How can innovation help cities overcome crisis? Housing, energy and sustainability: The examples of Munich and Prague
The workshop will focus on cities interested in advancing the transition to climate-neutrality with insights from the ASCEND Lighthouse city of Munich and the Multiplier […]
The MFF & You: what the Parliament wants from the new EU budget
Join us for the next episode of our webinar series on the MFF. This time, we will join forces with the other networks of the Local Alliance. We will focus on what is the current state of the negotiations, the Parliament’s position in the negotiations, and the political cleavages between and with Council and Parliament.
Euroheat & Power Congress 2026
To achieve a fossil-free heating and cooling sector, district heating and cooling networks will need to supply at least 55% of Europe’s heat demand by […]
Citizens Energy Package: towards more secure and affordable energy
REScoop.eu, the European federation of energy communities, is organising an event at the European Parliament on the Citizens Energy Package, with the support of Energy […]
Peer-to-peer session – Tackling grid congestion: What can municipalities do to address grid congestion issues?
In this peer-to-peer session, we will explore concrete municipal actions and good practices that can prevent or mitigate congestion in local networks. Topics will include […]
Eat better, waste less, produce locally: developing sustainable food systems for resilient cities
How can cities design sustainable, local food systems that are resilient to climate change and accessible to all? Discover inspiring food system experiences and success stories […]
MitOst Festival: Democratic Resilience in Practice: Civil Society Between Transformation and Uncertainty
The MitOst Festival 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of MitOst, and we’re proud to be organizing this year’s Festival with our partners from Armenia and […]
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.
Fossil-free cities15/04/2026
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
Local governance
Fair economies22/07/2025
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
Community energy18/07/2025
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
03/07/2025
