Events
Mark your calendar by regularly checking our agenda featuring energy transition events all over Europe.
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March 2019
28 Mar
Venice City Solutions 2018 – Financing the SDGs at local level
Co-organised by UNDP, UN-Habitat, UNCDF and United Cities and Local Governments
May 2019
06 - 08 May
Euroheat & Power Congress 2019
The Euroheat & Power Congress focuses on topics related to District Energy. The congress provides a unique forum for discussing and enhancing knowledge on major […]
09 May
National Conference & Policy Meeting for Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings
Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings – Action plans, implementationand monitoring In the framework of the Interreg-MED project IMPULSE more information to come
14 May
IUC webinar – From a linear to a circular economy – How to start ?
Organised by the International Urban Cooperation programme. Globally cities produce 75% of the green-house gas emissions, 50% of the waste, while consuming 60–80% of the […]
15 - 16 May
Heat Pump Forum 2019
In its 2019 edition, EHPA’s Heat Pump Forum (#HPForum2019) puts heat pump technology at the centre of the debate on the energy transition. 100% renewable […]
15 - 07 May
Energiesprong : Une approche pour accélérer la rénovation énergétique
L’approche de rénovation énergétique en série « Energiesprong » a été développée aux Pays-Bas où elle est mise en œuvre depuis 2012. Elle y a […]
16 May
ACE-Retrofitting Conference : How local and national governments can facilitate energy efficiency improvements in older buildings
Organised as part of the ACE-Retrofitting project At this conference learn what Scottish local authorities and the Scottish Government are doing to encourage and enable […]
21 May
Catalysing European Local Climate Action
The BEACON conference on “Catalysing European Local Climate Action” provides an opportunity for local actors to network with colleagues from around Europe to exchange on […]
22 May - 23 Apr
Energy Cities Annual Conference
Energy Cities’ next annual conference will take place in Heidelberg from 22 to 23 May 2019, as an integral part of the International Conference on […]
22 May
Le photovoltaïque en milieu urbain
Conférence organisée par l’Office franco-allemand pour la transition énergétique (OFATE) En France comme en Allemagne, la multiplication des cadastres solaires et des initiatives en faveur […]
22 - 24 May
Urban Future Global Conference #UFGC19
Organised by the Urban Future Global Conference The Urban Future Global Conference is the world´s largest meeting dedicated exclusively to CityChangers – decision makers who […]
22 May
Covenant cities leading long-term climate strategies
Covenant of Mayors workshop at UFGC Organised by the European Covenant of Mayors Office This strategic workshop for city leaders focuses on how cities can […]
23 - 14 May
Webinar – Heating and cooling planning at local level : step it up !
This webinar will present three tools, developed in close collaboration with local authorities all over Europe in order to best fit their needs : HOTMAPS, PLANHEAT […]
25 May
European Urban Resilience Forum
Organised by ICLEI – Local Govenments for Sustainability in co-operation with the European Environment Agency. This event intends to support productive exchange between representatives from […]
27 May
Applicant Workshop to become the next European Green Capital !
Organised by the European Commission This one-day workshop will give any interested city a comprehensive overview of what’s involved in putting together the application for […]
28 - 29 May
R20 Austrian World Summit
This third R20 summit will cover the following topics : Collaboration & Partnership for Climate Leadership Scaling Up Sustainable Projects Showcasing Best Practice Examples New Approaches […]
June 2019
05 - 12 Jun
Conférence principale du Forum International du logement social « Une planète pour demain »
Organisé par l’Union Sociale pour l’Habitat, Housing Europe et Grand Lyon Métropole. Le Festival international du logement social 2019, organisé du 4 au 8 juin […]
09 - 12 Jun
‘The Art of Public Transport’ – UITP Global Public Transport Summit
With almost 130 years of history behind it, the UITP Global Public Transport Summit proudly remains the world’s biggest event dedicated to sustainable mobility. Covering […]
12 - 14 Jun
Making the energy transition happen locally
What is the role of cities and regions in Europe’s energy transition ? How can local and regional actors accelerate the deployment of low-carbon technologies […]
17 - 21 Jun
EU Sustainable Energy Week
Policy Conference “Shaping Europe’s energy future” : in Brussels from 18 to 20 June 2019 Exchange of ideas at the Networking Village : European Commission’s […]
19 - 20 Jun
Right to energy forum
To take on climate change and social injustice, we need a strong European movement demanding and creating energy solutions for all. This forum will be […]
19 Jun
Providing energy retrofit packages to private homeowners – business models and project implementation
Over the past couple of years, increasingly not only towns, cities, regions but also private players have been developing and testing solutions aimed at motivating […]
20 Jun
10 years of ELENA – Supporting investments in energy efficiency and sustainable transport
Organised by the European Investment Bank and the European Commission 2019 marks the 10th anniversary of ELENA, the European Local Energy Assistance. Established in 2009, […]
21 Jun
Designing smart and efficient energy policies with citizens
Workshop organised by Lille European Metropolis This session proposes to present diverse local and European projects : AMELIO by Lille Metropole, AREA21 by HafenCity University Hamburg, and […]
25 - 26 Jun
Rénovation énergétique des bâtiments et ensembles d’immeubles – Voyage d’étude
Organisé dans le cadre du projet TANDEM – partenariats franco-allemands pour la protection du climat – et en coopération avec la Plateforme énergétique franco-allemande Le […]
27 - 29 Jun
GMF’s Brussels Forum
GMF’s Brussels Forum is an annual high-level meeting of the most influential North American and European political, corporate, and intellectual leaders to address pressing challenges […]
27 Jun
Involving stakeholders and the public in national energy and climate planning – good practices from across Europe
Organised by Energy Cities as part of the LIFE PlanUp project Under the EU Energy Union Governance regulation, EU Member States are currently preparing their […]
July 2019
03 Jul
Innovative financing through peer learning : Province of Girona’s experience in PROSPECT
This webinar will present the programme through the eyes of a mentor and a facilitator and will give participants a first glance at what and […]
August 2019
24 - 31 Aug
Energy Community Summer School
The 2019 Summer School focuses on energy sectors in transition, in particular in South Eastern and Eastern Europe. The program will also take into account the broader […]
September 2019
04 Sep
Local solutions for energetic transition
Conference organised by the city of Rijeka, Croatia, and ZEZ-Green energy cooperative The focus of the conference is not theoretical but rather practical – our […]
09 - 13 Sep
Summer school: Energy transition and you!
The global energy transition can’t succeed without the full participation of citizens. We need a paradigm shift towards more renewable energy which is sustainable, affordable […]
12 - 13 Sep
The 11th Citizens Energy Forum
Event organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), Ireland’s independent energy and water regulator. The forum will […]
12 Sep
Accompagnement au changement : associer outils numériques et accompagnement humain
Découvrez les dispositifs d’animations mis en place dans le cadre du projet SOLENN (2014-2018) pour accompagner les utilisateurs : de la connaissance des nouveaux compteurs, […]
16 - 22 Sep
European Mobility Week
Theme 2019 – “Walk with us!” Our bodies are designed to move, yet many of us struggle to find the time to get active during […]
16 Sep
Une communication créative sur le changement climatique
L’exemple de l’Escape Game de Metz et Worms Comment communiquer positivement sur les enjeux climatiques et les actions à mettre à place afin de motiver […]
20 - 27 Sep
Global Climate Strike
This September, millions of us will walk out of our workplaces and homes to join young climate strikers on the streets and demand an end […]
23 Sep
UN climate action summit 2019
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on all leaders to come to New York on 23 September with concrete, realistic plans to enhance their nationally determined […]
24 Sep
EFEX 2019: discover + engage + act
The Energy Future Exchange, EFEX, hosts its Brussels conference, a comprehensive celebration and call-to-action highlighting the potential of the EU and US to lead in […]
26 - 28 Sep
LH Forum – Positive Economy
The Forum’s ambition is to shine light on experiments led in cities all over the world et gather players committed to a local positive and […]
October 2019
01 Oct
Vision 2050 | Decarbonising District Energy For Our Cities
Discussion and debate, organised by Euroheat & Power, about the role of district energy in delivering the sustainable energy systems that our cities and their […]
02 - 03 Oct
RE-Source 2019
Co-organised by SolarPower Europe and WindEurope, in partnership with RE100 and WBCSD, RE-Source 2019 will discuss the latest trends in Power Purchase Agreements and the […]
07 - 10 Oct
17th European Week of Regions and Cities
Organised by the European Committee of the Regions and the European Commission’s DG for Regional Policy The European Week of Regions and Cities is an […]
08 Oct
Tamarinden – Where people meet and the buildings share energy
One of the aims of this event is to meet potential project partners for a demonstration project, where innovative solutions are demonstrated in real life. […]
08 Oct
Greening densely populated areas: strategy and funding
Lessons learnt from a success story Within the Framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, the Mayor of SINTRA Municipality, Mr. Basílio Horta, […]
08 Oct
Deep Energy Renovation: Already All Around Us
Renovate Europe Day 2019 From heritage buildings, to schools, to multi-family homes, there are many best practice renovation cases to be seen across Europe, some […]
09 Oct
Accelerating integrated energy systems for a climate-neutral EU
EURACTIV invites you to this Stakeholder Workshop to discuss the path towards the integration of the EU’s energy sectors. Questions will include: – How can […]
09 Oct
Turning your Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan into a strategic investment plan
Organised in the framework of the Horizon 2020 PROSPECT project and the Covenant of Mayors initiative with the support of Caisse des Dépôts France Join […]
10 Oct
Efficient Buildings in the Mediterranean area – MEDNICE Annual Congress
Organised by Energy Cities together with other partners of the EU-funded project MEDNICE, this event will showcase sucesses and tools produced by public and private […]
10 Oct
District heating and cooling: cities going circular for a carbon neutral Europe
Cities and their managers are key stakeholders to ensure successful energy transition that would lead us towards carbon neutrality by 2050. The local technical, financial […]
15 - 18 Oct
Building an inclusive and resilient-focused city, the baltic way
XV General Conference of the Union of the Baltic Cities The UBC General Conference in Kaunas would be an open forum to discuss these challenges. […]
17 - 18 Oct
Smart Cities and Communities conference
Conference, workshops and study visits organised byt the Smarter Together consortium in the framework of the Horizon 2020 Lighthouse programme “Smart Cities & Communities” This […]
17 - 18 Oct
Thermal energy systems of the future
Hot trends and cool solutions for cities Even though there are clear ambitions for cities to become carbon neutral as soon as possible, the path […]
24 - 25 Oct
COGEN Europe Annual Conference
COGEN Europe, COGEN Spain and ACOGEN invite you to their Annual Conference and Gala Awards Dinner entitled Cogeneration: Efficient and Clean Heat and Power for […]
November 2019
05 - 06 Nov
Digital Solar & Storage Conference
The event is timed to welcome the new European Parliament and Commission and discuss with key stakeholders from industry and politics what’s needed to keep […]
05 - 06 Nov
LIFE PlanUp regional workshop: Achieving a low carbon pathway in Southern European countries through ambitious Energy and Climate Plans
Conference organised by the LIFE PlanUp project and Ecodes The LIFE PlanUp project and Ecodes is pleased to invite you to a two-day workshop that […]
11 - 13 Nov
Convergence – the Global Blockchain Congress
Convergence will bring together approximately 1,500 participants for a program of presentations, panels, workshops, hackathons and cultural events. It will include: A set of keynotes […]
12 Nov
Renewable heat in Odense
An innovative lesson on how to recycle renewable energy with heat pumps for district heating Datacenters are widely known to consume energy. As the number […]
13 - 14 Nov
Making climate services a reality in Europe
Conference organised in the framework of H2020 Climate-fit.city project Making climate services a reality in Europe is a two-day conference that will bring together 100+ […]
14 Nov
Heating and cooling planning made easier
Supported by the European Covenant of Mayors, this webinar will present how the Hotmaps toolbox can help cities in their energy planning. Heating and cooling […]
19 - 21 Nov
Smart City Expo World Congress – Cities made of dreams
Smart City Expo World Congress aims to be the meeting point to encourage all stakeholders, ranging from technology industries through to policy-makers and entrepreneurs, to […]
19 Nov
Become a storyteller!
A webinar organised by INTERREG Europe to help you present your projects and their results in an appealing way You will learn the basics of […]
20 - 21 Nov
LIFE PlanUp regional workshop: Achieving a low carbon pathway in Eastern European countries through ambitious Energy and Climate Plans
Conference organised by the LIFE PlanUp project and the Polish Green Network The Life PlanUp project and the Polish Green Network is pleased to invite […]
21 Nov
Energy on the beach
Hadera Energytech is a unique event: a meeting of innovation and futurism in the energy field, which provides a holistic platform for companies, startups, investors, […]
22 Nov
ACE-Retrofitting Conference: How can local and national governments accelerate energy retrofitting in condominiums?
Municipalities and regions play a key role in encouraging energy retrofits in condominiums. Although European local authorities are tackling the residential sector as part of […]
26 Nov
Monitoring and Evaluating Adaptation Action
Following the webinar dedicated on designing an Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, the next edition of the Covenant adaptation webinar series will focus on monitoring and […]
27 - 28 Nov
Polis annual conference
An event organised by Polis, Cities and regions for transport innovation network. After a successful 2018 edition in Manchester, the Polis (Cities and regions for […]
27 - 28 Nov
Amiens Energy Summit
Amiens Energy Summit will take place on November 27th and 28th, 2019 at the “Innovation Dock” in Amiens. This event will highlight on the “energy […]
28 Nov
Temporary occupation of abandoned spaces
Gathering people to rethink places in transition Come and discover the process of a collective adventure in the service of a transition process, learn from […]
December 2019
04 - 05 Dec
NWE making an impact!
“NWE Making an impact!” is aimed firstly at project partners as well as decision makers at European, national and local level. Over a day and […]
04 - 05 Dec
The Future is Public: Democratic ownership of the economy
A 2-day international conference giving the floor to many city representatives Public ownership is at the heart of an alternative vision, one that puts people, […]
05 Dec
Citizen energy, energy communities…. What about local governments?
How can a local government support renewable energies communties? What other levers can be used to promote citizen participation and the democratization of energy? Further […]
09 - 13 Dec
Smart and sustainable planning for cities and regions
SSPCR 2019 specifically wants to support the ‘transposition’ of research into practice and visionary approaches into (planning) policies and tools, to be applied by local […]
09 Dec
How to foster 4th generation district heating and cooling?
Learn about 4th generation district heating and cooling: regulation, example and procurement! 4th generation district heating and cooling (4DHC) represents a smart city development opportunity: […]
09 - 10 Dec
Heating & cooling planning made easier – HOTMAPS training
HOTMAPS is an open source online software, which allows you to provide within 5 minutes a first estimation of heating and cooling demand in your […]
12 Dec
Integrating Mitigation and Adaptation for more effective Climate Action
This webinar brings together a range of perspectives on integrating adaptation and mitigation, with a view to inspiring further thinking and action on this subject. […]
13 Dec
Decarbonising cities with geothermal district heating: how to finance it?
This seminar is organised as a partnership between the European geothermal industry and European local authorities committed to the energy transition to facilitate the uptake […]
January 2020
23 Jan
Connected Smart Cities Conference
The Connected Smart Cities Conference 2020 (CSCC) is the annual community event organised by Open & Agile Smart Cities. CSCC brings together city representatives, companies, […]
23 Jan
“Conversation Carbone”: when individual change takes on a differrent scale!
Grand Besançon has taken up the “Conversation Carbone” method, which aims to support individual behaviour. It took the gamble of deploying it throughout its territory. […]
28 - 30 Jan
European energy transition conference
An event co-organised by Bordeaux Métropole, the Dunkirk Urban Community, Greater Geneva and ADEME From 28 to 30 January, the 21st edition of the European […]
30 - 31 Jan
CITIES Forum 2020
Organised by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, and the City of Porto The CITIES Forum 2020 – “together we shape a […]
February 2020
04 Feb
Webconference on intracting – Energy retrofitting
Since the first national meeting on intracting, in November 2017, several French public bodies have embarked on the intracting adventure. This is an opportunity to […]
18 Feb
LIFE PlanUp multi-stakeholder dialogue: Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030 of Romania: Identifying and overcoming barriers to secure effective implementation
Conference organised by the LIFE PlanUp project and OER This multi-stakeholder dialogue will bring together representatives from the national government, local authorities and civil society […]
18 - 19 Feb
Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum & Official launch of the European City Facility
The conference will include plenary sessions with high-level representatives from the Covenant of Mayors initiative, the investment community, and the European Commission. It will also […]
18 Feb
Renewables in Cities and Citizen Participation
The Clean Energy Solutions Center, in partnership with REN21, will host this webinar on opportunities and roles for citizens to engage within their cities in […]
20 Feb
The 3D local energy transition : Devolution, Divest, Democratise
40 years after the First World Climate Conference in Geneva (1979) and 4 years after the COP 21 in Paris (2015), global warming is still […]
24 - 25 Feb
Decarb Cities forum
Organised by the City of Vienna, European Heat Pump Association, Wärmepumpe Austria & Energy Cities The next Decarb Cities conference will be hosted in Vienna, […]
25 Feb
LIFE PlanUp multi-stakeholder dialogue: Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan of Poland 2021-2030: Identifying and overcoming barriers to secure effective implementation
Conference organised by the LIFE PlanUp project and PNEC This multi-stakeholder dialogue will bring together representatives from the national government, local authorities and civil society […]
27 Feb
How can decision-makers create a favorable legal context for their islands?
The EU Clean Energy Package published in 2019 provides a number of interesting opportunities for local communities – including islands – to take ownership of […]
March 2020
04 - 06 Mar
European Energy Efficiency Conference
Part of the World Sustainable Energy Days, this conference organised by OÖ Energiesparverband will address the clean energy transition in Europe and worldwide, with “Energy […]
04 Mar
European Covenant of Mayors Ceremony and European Climate Pact announcement event
All the Covenant of Mayors signatories are invited to book their agendas for the 2020 European Covenant of Mayors Ceremony that will be held on […]
05 Mar
Green financing: unlocking the local energy transition
An interactive workshop organised by the OÖ Energiesparverband (the regional energy agency of Upper Austria), in the context of the H2020 PROSPECT project and part […]
19 Mar
The Parisian experience on the gap between real before and after renovation figures in condominiums
During this webinar, an expert from the Paris Climate Agency will explain how and why expected and achieved energy performance often differ. And he will […]
20 Mar
Innovative governance after the 10th World Urban Forum: How can local authorities benefit from rethinking governance?
Urban Lunch Talk #11, organised by JPI Urban Europe Urban governance has an increasingly networked character (in contrast to the ‘government’ ideal in the 20th […]
26 Mar
Accelerating the energy retrofitting in condominiums
Municipalities and regions have a key role to play in the energy retrofit of condominiums. Many of them are already addressing the residential sector as […]
26 Mar
EuroPACE webinar “Fighting Energy Poverty: Affordable financing for sustainable home renovation”
This webinar, organized by Joule Assets Europe within the EuroPACE Project, aims to raise awareness on the importance of accessing finance for domestic refurbishment and […]
31 Mar
2nd OECD Roundtable on the Circular Economy in Cities and Regions
Organised jointly by the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE) and Nordic Innovation. The initiative is a part of the OECD Programme on […]
April 2020
01 - 02 Apr
Heating & cooling planning made easier – HOTMAPS training
Due to Coronavirus outbreak, this training is currently cancelled. More information will be provided in the following weeks. Heating and cooling in residential and industrial […]
01 - 03 Apr
URBAN FUTURE Global Conference
The URBAN FUTURE global conference is Europe’s largest event for sustainable cities. It’s the place to meet the most passionate and inspiring CityChangers from all […]
01 Apr
Organising the energy transition
Do you want to be part of the Energy Transformation? Do you have the energy and drive to make it happen? Learn. Organise. Be the […]
07 Apr
European City Facility – Launch Webinar
The European City Facility has been officially launched on February 19th, 2020. This webinar will provide municipalities with all the essential information to apply to […]
22 Apr
Covid-19: Impact on the EU Energy Transition
Webinar organised by OFATE and BloombergNEF The aspects of the crisis emerging around COVID-19 are manifold. The energy sector, like many others, will evolve over […]
27 Apr - 12 May
Heating & cooling planning made easier – HOTMAPS online training
After two on-site trainings, the Hotmaps team offers now an online training, don’t miss it! HOTMAPS is an open source online software, which allows you […]
30 Apr
LIFE information and networking day
The European Commission is organising an information and networking day on the 2020 LIFE call for project proposals. The event is open to potential applicants […]
May 2020
07 May
Locked down but powered up! Live Chat #1 – Energy sufficiency
Energy Cities’ Weekly Live Chats Reserved for members of the network What a peculiar year to celebrate Energy Cities’ 30th anniversary! At a time when […]
14 May
Live Chat #2 – How is the Covid crisis reframing the priorities in our cities?
Locked down but powered up! Reserved for members of the network Live Chat #2 – How is the Covid crisis reframing the priorities in our […]
18 May
How to hack local community activation in cities in times of a lockdown?
Last month, the Mayor of Energy Cites’ member Križevci (Croatia) challenged the citizens to imagine a sustainable future for the city after the Covid-19 crisis. […]
19 May
Energy Systems Integration Stories
A webinar organised by COGEN Europe about: The Kiel Project: Integrating flexible power and efficient district heating With Klaus Payrhuber, INNIO Nice Smart Valley: Integrated […]
20 May
Integrated Renovation Programmes and One-Stop-Shops: the Innovate experience
This webinar will focus on One-Stop-Shops for energy renovation and on the experience of the EU-funded Innovate project Integrated into the second EuroACE Series of […]
26 May
Transition strategies and Governance of transitions – Platform for coal regions in transition
Many stakeholders from coal regions in Europe have expressed the need for a robust regional strategy, which guides their choices and actions in the transition […]
27 May
European Urban Resilience Forum (online)
Since 2013, the European Urban Resilience Forum – driven by ICLEI Europe and the European Environment Agency – has offered a unique platform where city […]
28 May
Live Chat #3 – The Covenant of Mayors, a building block of the European Climate Pact
Reserved for members of Energy Cities If you are a member of our network and wish to take part in the Live Chats, please contact […]
June 2020
03 Jun
How can cities achieve true climate impact?
This webinar will introduce you to a new approach on how to tackle the climate challenge – using transition targets. The method breaks down overarching […]
04 Jun
Live Chat #4 – Is gas the only shortcut to a green energy system?
Reserved for members of Energy Cities If you are a member of our network and wish to take part in the Live Chats, please contact […]
05 Jun
How to surf a social renovation wave for a social european green deal
With: CIARAN CUFFE – Member of the European Parliament, Group of the Greens / European free alliance MARJOLAINE MEYNIER-MILLEFERT – Deputy for Isère’s 10th constituency in the National Assembly of […]
05 Jun
Urban Lunch Talk 13: Taking action on the resilience-robustness dilemma. Is it time to move beyond the smart city- what is it like over there?
A series of webinars proposed by JPI Urban Europe From an urban planning perspective, access to data and information is generally insufficient to plan cities […]
09 Jun
Interreg Europe, let’s cooperate! 2020
This edition of ‘Europe, let’s cooperate!‘ will focus on helping regions face the COVID-19 crisis and become more resilient. During the online event on 9 June […]
09 Jun
Citizen Finance: people investing in their cities’ sustainable future
Citizens are increasingly aware of the urgency of protecting our Climate, pushing decision-makers for urgent action. While the new European Green Deal proposed by the […]
11 Jun
Live Chat #6 – Tools to plan towards net-zero emissions – The example of ClimateView
Reserved for members of the network How can cities reach long-term climate neutrality and achieve net-zero emissions? Do cities’ actions have the necessary impact on […]
15 Jun - 15 Sep
Energy communities for collective self-consumption: frameworks, practices and tools
A bilingual English-French conference/webinars organised by the University of Grenoble-Alpes and PUCA ( Plan Urbanisme Construction Architecture). The conference will unfold online in the form […]
16 Jun
#EUSEW2020 – Are NECPs fit to deliver the EU Climate Law?
Organised in the framework of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) taking place online from the 22nd to the 26th June around the theme “Beyond […]
16 Jun
Sustainable energy investment in Member State recovery plans – part
This webinar will focus on how some EU Member States are integrating sustainable energy investment into their economic recovery plans and how national financial institutions […]
16 - 14 Jun
Helsinki Energy Challenge – Live broadcast
In order to find the best solutions for the heating of Helsinki during the decades to come, the City of Helsinki invites the innovators around […]
17 Jun
EHP & Celsius Talk: Local Leaders on the Front Lines
Many European cities have inspiring stories to tell about how they have managed or how they plan their heat transition towards a 100% green, reliable […]
18 Jun
#EUSEW2020 – District heating: working towards local sustainable solutions
Organised in the framework of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) taking place online from the 22nd to the 26th June around the theme “Beyond […]
18 Jun
Live Chat #7 – How can community energy benefit your city?
Reserved for members of the network If you are a member of our network and wish to take part in the Live Chats, please contact […]
20 Jun
#EUSEW2020 – Grids and communities: value and new services for the energy transition
Organised in the framework of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) taking place online from the 22nd to the 26th June around the theme “Beyond […]
22 - 26 Jun
#EUSEW2020: Clean energy for green recovery and growth
Great news for energy aficionados! The 15th edition of the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will be held as a digital event, the first one […]
23 Jun
#EUSEW2020 – How to successfully design smart sector integration in the twin climate and digital transition?
Organised in the framework of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) taking place online from the 22nd to the 26th June around the theme “Beyond […]
24 Jun
#EUSEW2020 – The role of local authorities in a fair energy transition, through retrofitting buildings
Organised in the framework of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) taking place online from the 22nd to the 26th June around the theme “Beyond […]
24 Jun
#EUSEW2020 – Cities driving the green recovery: boosting investments for local actions
Organised in the framework of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) taking place online from the 22nd to the 26th June around the theme “Beyond […]
24 Jun
#EUSEW2020 – Empowering consumers through energy communities
Organised in the framework of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) taking place online from the 22nd to the 26th June around the theme “Beyond […]
25 Jun
Live Chat #8 – Climate urgency and pandemic: What synergies and tangible opportunities for cities?
Reserved for members of the network If you are a member of our network and wish to take part in the Live Chats, please contact […]
29 Jun
The role of National Energy and Climate Plans in the post-COVID recovery
The National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) are a key pillar to deliver on the EU’s 2030 climate targets and drive forward the implementation of […]
30 Jun
Heating and cooling planning for greener cities: local resources first!
During this half a day conference, you will learn more about Hotmaps toolbox but also discuss how to decarbonise heating&cooling in cities Heating and cooling […]
30 Jun
Sustainable energy investment in Member State recovery plans – part II
The European Commission is hosting the second of two webinars on sustainable energy investment in Member State recovery plans on 30 June 2020 from 10:30 […]
July 2020
02 - 03 Jul
Second Annual Conference on the SDGs
The second conference being organised by the IESD in July 2020 follows from the successful organisation of the first conference that attracted authors from different […]
02 Jul
Business models, funding and financing transport
Join this webinar and learn from the experience of PROSPECT participants and fellow public authorities on the funding of sustainable transport. Cities, municipalities and regions […]
08 Jul
How to set-up a One-Stop-Shop for home energy renovation?
This webinar will focus on the conclusions of the INNOVATE project and give practical recommendations on how to set up a One-Stop-Shop. About this Event […]
13 - 24 Jul
TRANSITION WORKSHOP 2020: Roadmaps for resilient decarbonizing cities (online)
AIMS The Workshop/Masterclass presents a new educational framework devised to accelerate the transition of cities led by a new generation of architects, designers and decision […]
August 2020
31 Aug
How to apply to the EUCF? Webinar in German
Die European City Facility – noch 4 Wochen bis zum Bewerbungsschluss des ersten Calls! Gerade vor dem Hintergrund des europäischen Green New Deals ist es […]
September 2020
01 - 05 Sep
Degrowth… for an ecological economy
7th International Degrowth & 16th Internation Society for Ecological Economics joint conference Building Alternative Livelihoods in times of ecological and political crisis
01 Sep
EUCF webinar for Finland
The EUCF is a European initiative to support municipalities, local authorities and their groupings across Europe to develop investment concepts to accelerate investments in sustainable […]
01 Sep
Energy Improvement Districts: an Instrument for Local Cooperation on Energy Efficiency
In this webinar, the AREA 21 project partnership provides an introduction to and several examples of the Energy Improvement District (EID) concept as a tool […]
08 Sep
Strategic Energy Planning in Urban Districts from a Policy Perspective
This webinar provides a forum on the current issues of energy improvement policy and collaborative processes in the strategic planning and implementation of energy solutions. […]
11 Sep
Virtual ManagEnergy Talk with Cara Augustenborg
The ManagEnergy Talks explore innovative, ambitious and transformative actions led by local/regional actors. It seeks to inspire others to spear head the drive for investment […]
15 - 17 Sep
CANCELLED – Cities and Citizens Energy Forum
Energy Cities’ 2020 Annual Conference Aren’t you tired of sitting in a conference, listening to never-ending speeches? Are you looking for dialogues and meaningful peer-to-peer […]
15 Sep
Greening our cities with district energy!
Online final event of the HeatNet NWE project, with the participation of the EU-funded projects D2Grids, LIFE4HeatRecovery, Hotmaps, REWARDHeat, COOL DHandTempo Today’s most advanced 4th […]
15 Sep
Developing ICT Tools for District-Scale Smart Energy Management
With the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, we have the data, information and knowledge, and smart citizens behind them, to create meaningful […]
16 Sep
Attractive home renovation service packages for homeowners
date to be confirmed The residential sector remains one of the most energy intensive sectors. If national and local authorities want to achieve their ambitious […]
17 - 18 Sep
Regional learning event around local power – for Spanish and Portuguese cities
Durante los días días 17 y 18 de septiembre de 2020 vamos a realizar en la ciudad Cádiz un encuentro encaminado a fortalecer el empoderamiento de las administraciones locales […]
21 Sep
Tricky details of renovation one-stop-shops: The one event every city needs to attend to boost energy retrofits
During this capacity-building event, we will help participants designing their OSS by guiding them with practical recommendations. Innovate experts from local authorities and the private […]
22 - 24 Sep
European Research and Innovation Days
Bringing stakeholders together to shape future research and innovation policy.
22 Sep
Webinar – Strengthening collaboration between community-led initiatives and local authorities for regional sustainability
This Ecovillage Transition in Action Online Webinar focusses on Strengthening collaboration between community-led initiatives and local authorities for regional sustainability. We will hear from successful […]
23 Sep
Financing mechanisms for the energy sector: Ensuring a fair transition for all Member States
Climate neutrality translates into commitments undertaken by various industries, communities and other stakeholders. The European energy sector is already committed to be carbon neutral before […]
23 Sep
Energy communities & cities: the path to establishing new roles & potentials in local communities
This webinar organised by the European Heat Pump Association will question how do we accelerate, boost and scale up the energy communities and what is […]
29 Sep - 02 Oct
Urban Mobility Days 2020
Previously intended to take place as a three-day conference in Brussels, the event’s new online format will enable participants to join debates and exchange expertise on the […]
30 Sep - 01 Oct
Energy democracy: mPOWER Digital course
The free mPOWER Digital course zooms in on best practices to advance democratic public ownership for a successful energy transition. It connects municipalities from all […]
30 Sep
Transformation of Historic Urban Areas
The workshop inaugurates and celebrates the beginning of a “journey” that will be carried out by HUB-IN project, during the next four years Cities are […]
October 2020
02 Oct
Towards climate-resilient cities and regions – Virtual session
This virtual session is part of the 2020 European Week of Regions and Cities. Adaptation to climate change is largely delivered through the actions of […]
13 Oct
Keeping it Cool with District Cooling
A webinar organized in the framework of the CELSIUS project July and August 2020 will be remembered as one of the hottest months ever recorded, […]
20 Oct
Implementing NECPs effectively: multistakeholder dialogue for Hungary
These multi-stakeholder online dialogues will bring together representatives from the national government, local authorities and civil society to discuss the potential ways forward in strengthening […]
20 Oct
Transforming towards energy democracies
This webinar by the Transnational Institute (TNI) & Friends of the Earth Europe (FoEE) and in collaboration with Transformative Cities coalition, focuses on the following […]
22 Oct
TOMORROW’s Energy Transition learning relay – Kick off workshop
The Energy Transition Learning Relay will be organised between October 2020 and January 2021 to support participants to connect, learn and share experiences on how […]
22 Oct
Virtual Peer Learning on Sustainable Financing
Financing local authorities’ sustainable energy and climate projects is hindered primarily by the lack of internal capacity to identify and implement innovative financing schemes and […]
22 Oct
Urban Community Transitions: Linking local actions with European ambitions
Since the early days of JPI Urban Europe, local initiatives, civil society organisations and change makers experimenting with novel approaches and ideas have been part […]
22 Oct
FIWARE Smart Cities DAY: Cities as Platforms for the Data Economy
Smart Cities represent distinctive ecosystems of collaborative frameworks: private and public businesses, not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises, citizens, etc. These ecosystems facilitate the transformation of cities […]
27 - 28 Oct
Implementing NECPs effectively: multistakeholder dialogue for Spain
These multi-stakeholder online dialogues will bring together representatives from the national government, local authorities and civil society to discuss the potential ways forward in strengthening […]
27 Oct
Renovate Europe Day 2020: #Renovate2Recover
Citizens are more concerned than ever before about their jobs, well-being and quality of life. Energy renovation stands at the intersection of the EU’s green priorities […]
27 Oct
The Nordic way – innovative financing in green/climate projects
A webinar organised in the framework of the H2020 PROSPECT project Learn about how businesses, municipalities and regional authorities from the Stavanger Region have found […]
28 Oct
How to make our cities green and smart for real
The event will offer public authorities and private companies which aim to develop projects a unique opportunity to be introduced to programmes which can transform […]
November 2020
02 - 27 Nov
EIT Food online course: Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems
Discover how circular business models transform urban food systems to tackle grand challenges through innovative solutions. In a scenario where the world’s population will reach 9 […]
03 Nov
UDN webinars #1. STRATEGY. Co-creating robust urban development strategies
A key requirement for the success of European Regional Development Fund is ensuring that individual investments are part of a long-term strategy. Urban strategies can […]
04 - 05 Nov
The Smart Cities Information System final conference
The aim of our final conference and the consolidated matchmaking is to (1) get cities from all over Europe interested in collaborative projects, (2) to […]
05 Nov
FIWARE Smart Cities DAY 2: Towards a Sustainable Single Market of Smart City Solutions
Smart Cities represent distinctive ecosystems of collaborative frameworks: private and public businesses, not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises, citizens, etc. These ecosystems facilitate the transformation of cities […]
09 Nov
UDN webinars #2. TERRITORIAL FOCUS. Defining the right spatial dimension for your urban strategy
Sustainable urban development strategies can target single neighbourhoods, small or large cities. They can even go beyond administrative boundaries, targeting larger functional areas and dealing […]
10 Nov
The 2030 Climate Target Plan: What will it take to reach the target?
In mid-September, the European Commission came forward with a much-awaited update of its emissions reduction target, which sits at the heart of the European executive’s […]
12 Nov
JPI Urban Europe Policy Conference 2020
Stepping up the game- Driving Urban Transitions On the backdrop of the EU green deal and the Urban Agenda for the EU, Europe is now […]
12 - 13 Nov
International Town Twinning Summit
Local authorities and networks from Turkey and the EU are coming together on 12th -13th November 2020 at “International Town Twinning Summit – TWINT Online” […]
13 Nov
UDN webinars #3. GOVERNANCE. Facilitating effective and inclusive decision making
Good governance arrangements contribute to more transparent, inclusive, responsive, and effective decision-making. This webinar looks at the key issue of governance when applied to sustainable […]
17 - 18 Nov
SmartCity expo world congress
A unique 2-day digital experience for 2020 A live television broadcast A full-day schedule of live content including interviews, debates, and success stories focusing on […]
17 Nov
UDN webinars #4. INTEGRATION. Achieving cross-sectoral integration
To tackle complex urban problems, strategies must integrate different policy dimensions. But achieving such integration can be challenging. This webinar will give you some hints […]
17 Nov
Sharing Cities’ Smart City Solutions
Webinar Series: Urban Sharing Platform Since 2016, the lighthouse cities of Lisbon, London and Milan have implemented several smart city measures in the framework of […]
17 Nov
Citizen and community energy. Transposition guidance for REDII and IEMD
This training workshop organised by by EREF (European Renewables Energies Federation), provides national decision-makers with guidance on how to best create the relevant framework for […]
19 Nov
UDN webinars #5. FUNDING. Multiple funding sources as the key for integration and sustainability
Key for ensuring a robust urban strategy under the EU’s Cohesion Policy is to mobilise a wide range of actors and resources. Three main issues […]
25 Nov
UDN webinars #6. MONITORING. Measuring progress towards your goals
Monitoring is a fundamental pillar in the design and implementation of Sustainable Urban Development strategies. Effective monitoring quantifies the development set in motion through the […]
30 Nov - 03 Dec
POLIS Annual Conference
The 4-day event, held from 30 November to 3 December 2020, provides an opportunity for cities and regions to showcase their transport achievements to large […]
December 2020
01 Dec
Behaviour change for sustainable mobility – INTERREG Europe
Reducing the carbon emissions of European transport will require a shift to active transportation and low-carbon public transport, but getting people to break their habits […]
02 Dec
Shared micro depots for urban pickup and delivery
Organised by the Fraunhofer Institute as part of EIT Urban Mobility Shared micro depots provide a publicly attractive solution to last mile delivery that are […]
03 Dec
IUC Final City-to-City Event
Since 2017, cities and subnational regions from across the world have been brought together via the IUC programme. All participating cities gather once per year […]
03 - 04 Dec
How to win the Balkan air-pollution dodgeball? Regional Conference on air pollution solutions in the Balkans
The conference will bring together the leading stakeholders from governments, interested companies, civil society organisations and international development partners who are brought together in their […]
04 Dec
Online training for politicians – Climate Adaptation, an action of the Climate Adaptation Partnership of the EU Urban Agenda
Target group: Local politicians and political advisers on climate from the EU and outside the EU. Objectives: > Create awareness for the needs of climate […]
04 Dec
Urban Lunch Talk #15 – Taking action in capacity building for sustainable futures
A webinar organised by JPI Urban Europe What are the capacities needed to drive urban transitions to sustainable futures? Past decades have presented the knowledge […]
06 - 12 Dec
3rd Annual Citizen Engagement and Deliberative Democracy Festival
How is democracy changing? How can citizens participate in this change? These are the themes of the 3rd Annual Citizen Engagement and Deliberative Democracy Festival. […]
10 - 11 Dec
Forum Zéro Carbone
In partnership with the City of Paris, the Paris Zero Carbon Forum is an event that brings together all of the city’s stakeholders: Energy, Mobility, […]
11 Dec
Efficient building strategies: The Renovation Wave seen by national energy agencies
This is a policy dialogue around the role of national energy agencies in renovation strategies within the Mediterranean context and with a particular emphasis on […]
16 Dec
Official launch event of the European Climate Pact
What can you expect to see at the launch? · Climate talks by special guests focusing on concrete climate actions in our everyday life · […]
January 2021
13 - 15 Jan
CITYxCITY Festival
First edition organised by the Open and Agile Smart City network More info to come soon…
15 Jan
European Green Capital Handover and Opening Ceremony
11:00-12:00 Brussels Time / 12:00-13:00 Lahti Time (UCT+2) This event marks the official start of Lahti’s European Green Capital 2021 year, with Lahti taking over […]
18 Jan
Kick-Off meeting of the 19th European Week of Regions and Cities
The EURegionsWeek organisers have the pleasure to inform that the Kick-Off meeting of the 19th European Week of Regions and Cities (11-14 October 2021), will […]
19 Jan
Green Growth Community Communication Training
In these challenging times, the Interreg Med Green Growth Community (GGC) remains committed to advocating for green growth in the Mediterranean region, and invite you […]
21 Jan
Cycling Cities I – Strategic planning for cycling
The Interreg Policy Learning Platform is offering you a series of webinars to share insights and recommendations on how to support cities and regions in […]
22 Jan
Doughnut economy: webinar with Kate Raworth
Creating social prosperity within the (ecological) boundaries of the planet: the doughnut model of British economist Kate Raworth is becoming increasingly popular in politics. After […]
28 Jan
How to finance local climate and energy actions, what is missing? A dialogue between cities and investors on how to bridge the finance gap
The Covenant of Mayors and the Smart Cities Marketplace share the common objectives to advise and support cities to access financing opportunities in order to […]
28 Jan
Local Energy Communities and Their Contribution to the EU Green Deal : FIWARE Energy DAY – Edition 2
With the “Clean Energy Package for All European”, the European Union has formally recognised these new players as “Citizens’ energy communities”, paving the way for […]
February 2021
03 Feb
Sustainable mobility in cities – European Dialogue for Sustainable Cities
Lahti – European Green Capital 2021 invites European cities to engage in dialogue on environmental solutions “The global ecological crisis does not respect the borders […]
03 Feb
UIA webinars #1 : Achievements. What has been achieved so far?
This session aims at presenting Urban Innovative Action state of play and discuss what the Initiative has to offer to urban practitioners and in particular […]
10 Feb
UIA webinars #2 : UIA & Cohesion Policy. Bridging UIA & Cohesion Policy; how to optimize UIA added value?
This webinar will discuss Urban Innovative Action operational knowledge and projects potential to inspire and possibly being scaled-up and replicated via sustainable urban development strategies […]
17 Feb
UIA webinars #3 : Future UIA. What comes next as a new model for innovative actions under the European Urban Initiative 2021/27?
While the design of the European Urban Initiative (EUI) is entering into a more decisive phase, the objective of this session is to look at […]
23 Feb
EUCF Webinar in German
The European City Facility (EUCF) unlocks local potential and supports local authorities and their groupings with tailor-made, fast and simplified financial support (in the form […]
23 - 26 Feb
The nature of cities festival
TNOC Festival pushes boundaries to radically imagine our cities for the future. A virtual festival that spans 5 days with programming across all regional time […]
26 Feb
Integrated home renovation services in Europe
A Sustainable Energy Investment Forum (SEI Forum) organised by the European Commission Integrated home renovation services help homeowners navigate the complex process of home renovation by […]
March 2021
01 - 04 Mar
Making Decarbonisation Fair: Exploring the relationship between energy poverty and decarbonisation policies in Europe
Fuel Poverty Research Network, Defesa do consumidor (DECO), Center for Environmental and Sustainability Research (CENSE -FCT NOVA), and the ENGAGER-COST (European Energy Poverty: Agenda Co-Creation […]
04 Mar
Preparing for the EUCF second call – Webinar for Latvian municipalities
The EU City Facility (EUCF) is an initiative for medium and small European municipalities. Its mission is to build a substantial pipeline of sustainable energy […]
11 Mar
Energy Transition Learning Relay – Second edition
Introductory webinar#1 Governing energy transitions and facilitating multi-actor engagement processes in cities – a peer learning programme The second edition of TOMORROW’s Learning Relay will […]
12 Mar
Preparing for the EUCF second call – Webinar for Czech municipalities
The EU City Facility (EUCF) is an initiative for medium and small European municipalities. Its mission is to build a substantial pipeline of sustainable energy […]
15 - 19 Mar
Would a Right to Energy End Energy Poverty?
5 online afternoon sessions, from 15 to 19 March, organised by the ENGAGER Energy Rights Forum Day 1 — What is energy and why is it important? […]
16 - 25 Mar
Reversing Car Dependency
A webinar organised by the International Transport Forum Managing the growth of urban traffic is vital for improving the liveability of our cities. This webinar […]
17 Mar - 30 Apr
Inside the Circular Economy: Beyond the Basics
A free and interactive online seven-week learning programme, designed for professionals and postgraduate students, by Ellen Macarthur Foundation Webinar 1: Which Circular Economy? Common Misconceptions […]
23 Mar
LIFE PlanUp webinar: How green are the national recovery plans?
Member States are about to submit their National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs) to unlock the biggest green investment plan ever seen. In this workshop, […]
24 Mar
Energy assessment and fiscal deduction in Italy
A webinar organised by ENEA in the framework of the Interreg Mediterranean’s Efficient Buildings Community Energy efficiency has a strategic role for environmental protection, energy […]
26 Mar
Smart Cities: REPLICATE Final conference
The H2020 REPLICATE project, coordinated by Fomento San Sebastian and with a consortium made up of 38 partners, has finished in January 2021 after 5 year […]
31 Mar
IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit
From targets to actions: Realising net zero emissions through secure & inclusive transitions underpinned by strong international collaboration Ministers from countries representing the vast majority […]
April 2021
15 Apr
Financing Community Energy – Unlocking the Finance Needed to Speed Up Renewables Development in Europe
This webinar, organised by the IRENA Coalition for Action Community Energy Working Group and the EU Community Power Coalition, aims at defining and sharing concrete […]
16 Apr
Urban Lunch Talk #17: Regenerative Green Neighbourhoods and Circularity Transitions – The Do’s, Don’ts and Dilemmas
A webinar organized by JPI Urban Europe Downsizing District Doughnuts – An Integrated Approach for Urban Greening and Circularity Transitions Downsizing district doughnuts hinges on […]
20 - 21 Apr
Retrofits, renewable energy & energy communities in the Balkans
A webinar empowering local councils & communities across the Balkans to be a player and reap the benefits of the ongoing energy transition Energy Cities […]
21 Apr
Energy Cities General Assembly
The resilience and recovery process is an enormous window of opportunity to keep experimenting new economic approaches which are more circular and inclusive, and to […]
21 Apr
Covenant of Mayors – Stepping up action for a fairer, climate-neutral Europe
Join us for the official launch of the renewed ambitions of the European Covenant of Mayors! Building on a survey among local authorities and on […]
22 Apr
mPOWER Digital course
The mPOWER Digital course zooms in on best practices to advance democratic public ownership for a successful energy transition. The free online course will enable […]
22 - 24 Apr
REScoop.eu’s Annual General Meeting
From the 22nd until the 24th of April energy communities across Europe will gather virtually to discuss the past community energy year and debate about […]
22 - 23 Apr
NEW EUROPEAN BAUHAUS CONFERENCE
A conference organized by the European Commission, Joint Research Center ‘Beautiful. Sustainable. Together.’ These three words encapsulate the ambitions of the New European Bauhaus. But […]
27 Apr
Delivering on the Renovation Wave: Supporting Narratives & Financing
This webinar will focus on the role of local authorities in delivering the Renovation Wave, particularly through narratives and financing. The Renovation Wave sets very […]
30 Apr
Potential of geothermal energy for heat transformation in cities
FOR MEMBERS ONLY In the framework of the Decarb City Pipes 2050 project, Energy Cities organises discussions every last Friday of the month on specific […]
May 2021
05 May
How to apply to the EUCF? Energy Cities’ members only.
The European City Facility (EUCF), coordinated by Energy Cities, opened a 2nd call for applications on 29 March, with a reinforced budget of over €4 […]
07 May
Building Renovation Passports and One-Stop-Shops: How can public buildings benefit from them?
Digital policy debate This webinar is part of a series to be organised by the Interreg MED Efficient Buildings Community. Renovation of both public and […]
17 May
The New EU Bauhaus – Energy Cities members only
During this online info-session, Mr. Alessandro Rancati from the New European Bauhaus team will present the New European Bauhaus initiative to Energy Cities members. Why […]
20 May
Interreg NWE networking event #1: A Greener North-West Europe
Interreg North-West Europe is organising two online networking events in May and June. In an innovative and interactive format, these two events will be a […]
28 May
Which approach and steps to replace individual gas boilers in the building stock (especially in old buildings)?
FOR MEMBERS ONLY In the framework of the Decarb City Pipes 2050 project, Energy Cities organises discussions every last Friday of the month on specific […]
28 May
Urban Lunch Talk #18: 15-minute cities – Do’s, don’ts and dilemmas
A webinar organized by JPI Urban Europe 15-minute cities – Rethinking the Urban Mobility System and Space The 15-minute city is characterised by compact, integrated […]
31 May
Recovery and Resilience Plans: Game changer or missed opportunity?
Most EU Member States have now submitted their National Recovery and Resilience Plans and now comes the time for evaluation and feedback. How much have […]
June 2021
07 - 09 Jun
Efficient Buildings Digital Days #1
Mediterranean wave for the transformation of our cities The Efficient Buildings Community is proud to present its Digital Days. The online event aims at moving […]
07 Jun
Building strategies in local and regional authorities recovery plans: a major governance challenge
Cities and regions are key players in the path towards climate-neutrality. Only local-based policies, particularly at the municipal level, can help the successful implementation of […]
08 Jun
Recovery funds and financing schemes; from public to private pathways for transition
A massive refurbishment of European building stocks should burst out to transform our cities. This is the aim of the Green Deal and of its […]
08 Jun
Climate assessment of local budgets: the case of Strasbourg, Paris & Oslo
Looking at cities’ budget can steer change by tracking expenditures that contribute or are harmful to the ecological transition. For local authorities, it is particularly […]
09 Jun
Connecting both sides of the Mediterranean: North-South shores dialogue at territorial level
Efficient Buildings, an Interreg Med strategic coordination project, wishes to extend the transferring and capitalization activities to the entire Mediterranean basin, through the implementation of […]
10 Jun
Helsinki Energy Challenge: What alternatives to decarbonise heating systems?
The City of Helsinki aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. Currently, more than half of the city’s emissions originate from heating. Due to the cold […]
15 - 16 Jun
Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum – Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy, Directorate-General for Climate Action and the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) are jointly organising the 2021 […]
15 - 17 Jun
2021 URBACT City Festival
After two years of experimenting, exchanging and learning, over 150 URBACT cities are ready to share how they made a difference. Delving into 23 urban […]
15 - 17 Jun
Efficient Buildings Digital Days #2
Mediterranean wave for the transformation of our cities The Efficient Buildings Community is proud to present its Digital Days. The online event aims at moving […]
16 - 17 Jun
EUKI BEACON final event
Since 2018, the BEACON project funded by EUKI has brought together schools and municipalities across seven European countries in a collaborative network to advance climate […]
16 - 18 Jun
Urban Future Global Conference
The URBAN FUTURE global conference is Europe’s largest event for sustainable cities. But it is also so much more than that. It’s a community of […]
23 - 24 Jun
European Research and Innovation Days
European Research and Innovation Days is the European Commission’s annual flagship Research and Innovation event, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to debate […]
23 Jun
Moving forward heating decarbonisation with the Helsinki Energy Challenge
The City of Helsinki aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. Currently, more than half of the city’s emissions originate from heating. Due to the cold […]
25 Jun
Spatial Planning: Which Heat Supply Technologies For Which District?
FOR MEMBERS ONLY In the framework of the Decarb City Pipes 2050 project, Energy Cities organises discussions every last Friday of the month on specific […]
25 Jun
PATH2LC ONLINE TALK #1: Making the EU climate neutral by 2050: how to translate climate neutrality into local strategies?
To meet the EU’s ambition to become climate neutral by 2050, the European Union and Member States will need to rely on cities and their […]
29 Jun
Tour de France der Energiewende
Event only in German Unsere Etappenziele: Bürgerenergie in Straßburg, WEG-Sanierung in Paris, eea-Gold in Grenoble, u.v.m. Klimaschutz und die Umsetzung der Energiewende auf lokaler Ebene […]
29 Jun
Climate Pact Day of Action
Launched last December as an initiative of the European Commission, the European Climate Pact is organising its virtual Day of Action on 29 June 2021. […]
July 2021
01 - 02 Jul
From positive energy districts to climate neutral cities
The Smart Cities and Communities Lighthouse Group and SCALE would like to welcome you to a two-day joint event Time to scale up! We are living […]
05 - 10 Jul
Fearless Cities 2021 Online edition
Fearless Cities is an informal global movement of activists, organizations, councilors and mayors that are working to radicalize democracy, feminize politics and drive the transition […]
07 - 09 Jul
6th Global procurement conference
University of Rome Tor Vergata, with the School of Economics, is launching the 6th Global Procurement Conference that this year, due to the ongoing COVID […]
September 2021
03 - 11 Sep
IUCN Local Action Summit
The Summit aims to showcase and galvanise the efforts of subnational governments (at all levels) and their partners to deliver positive conservation outcomes. It will […]
06 - 12 Sep
Green Cities Forum
Saving the planet, one city at a time! In relation with the H2020 TOMORROW project, the Romanian city of Brasov will become a green capital during […]
08 Sep
Utilitising European technical assistance for municipal retrofits
This webinar, organised by Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE ), will dive into European technical assistance and how it supports cities across Europe by giving them […]
09 Sep
Access to climate funding: how do European States stimulate a just and low-carbon transition at local level?
Climate Chance and the Caisse des Dépôts organise a virtual workshop to explore how European local governments can access climate fundings to lead a just […]
13 - 19 Sep
Dublin Climate Action Week
In relation with the H2020 TOMORROW project, the four Dublin Local Authorities, the Dublin Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) and Dublin’s Energy Agency Codema have […]
13 - 17 Sep
THE CREATIVE BUREAUCRACY FESTIVAL 2021
The 4th edition of the Creative Bureaucracy Festival once again brings together public sector innovators and their allies from 13 – 17 September 2021. Over […]
20 - 28 Sep
Communities for Future Policy week
Transformation through localisation of policy and decision-making The week of events brings together policymakers and representatives of the thousands of community-led initiatives on climate change […]
20 Sep
Travel Transitions: Responding to Shifting Mobility Trends
This online event will share insights from the International Transport Forum report “Travel Transitions: How Transport Planners and Policy Makers Can Respond to Shifting Mobility […]
21 - 25 Sep
Nordic CityMaking Week 2021 : Common ground – common place
Nordic CityMaking is a forum and a movement based in the Nordics connecting CityMakers across countries, cities and communities. The first edition of Nordic CityMaking […]
28 - 29 Sep
Sonderborg Climate Neutrality Conference 2021
This year’s climate neutrality conference in Sonderborg discusses within the Triple Helix of academia, industry and society newest developments in technological solutions for solving climate […]
28 Sep
PATH2LC Webinar Series: Governing & Planning the Transition
#1 – Making the EU climate neutral by 2050: how to translate climate neutrality into local strategies? The Horizon 2020 project “PATH2LC” invites you to […]
28 Sep
Why and How is Technical Assistance the Wealth-enabler for buildings?
Join our webinar co-organised by Renovate Europe, FEDARENE and Energy Cities and learn more about technical assistance for renovation! Historic amounts of funding will be […]
October 2021
01 - 03 Oct
MARMARA URBAN FORUM : Cities developing solutions, Re-Think, Co-Act
Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF) is a biennial international urban forum organized with the motto of “Cities Developing Solutions” by Marmara Municipalities Union (MMU), which is […]
07 Oct
2021 Ceremony of the European Covenant of Mayors
“Towards a fairer, climate-neutral Europe for all” #mayors4neutrality#EUClimatePact COMMIT, ENGAGE, ACT and NETWORK on the road to Glasgow In April 2021, the Covenant of Mayors […]
07 Oct
THEMATIC DEBATE ON NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLANS: TACKLING ENERGY POVERTY
Organised by the EESC (Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure and the Information Society) Over the last years, the EESC extensively contributed to the discussion on […]
11 - 14 Oct
European Week of Cities and Regions
Preparations for the European Week of Regions and Cities, 11 to 14 October 2021 have already started! The two co-organisers, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional […]
12 Oct
PATH2LC Webinar Series: Governing & Planning the Transition
#2 – Cities going circular: the role of local authorities in avoiding, preventing and reducing the consumption of resources The Horizon 2020 project “PATH2LC” invites […]
12 Oct
Financing local climate actions – The European City Facility (EUCF)
This interactive information session will present the financial support available to municipalities, local authorities, their groupings and local public entities that combine municipalities/local authorities for […]
13 - 14 Oct
Energy democracy under the microscope
An online event organised within the frame of the Energy Democracy Dialogues initiative, by INZEB and Electra Energy and in partnership with Heinrich Böll Stiftung Greece […]
13 Oct
Renovate Europe Day 2021: Next Decade of Action on Renovation
Launch of the Exclusive REC / E3G Study #Renovate2Recover, assessing the transformational impact of the National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs) for buildings, hear from […]
14 Oct
European City Facility – Launch webinar Call #3
The European City Facility (EUCF) will very soon launch a 3rd call for applications. In this third round (15 Oct – 17 Dec), 68 local […]
14 Oct
Mortgage Portfolio Standards: An innovative approach to underwrite the Renovation Wave
Mortgage Portfolio Standards (MPS) are a new regulatory tool that builds upon decades of success of Fleet Emission Standards for cars and Renewable Portfolio Standards […]
20 - 21 Oct
CIVITAS Forum 2021
The CIVITAS Forum Conference 2021 will take place on 20-21 October 2021 in Aachen (Germany). The 18th edition of the CIVITAS Initiative’s flagship event will […]
20 Oct
Scaling up energy communities in Bulgaria
Community energy is key to a decarbonised economy and a crucial step in tackling climate change. This is about more than windmills and solar panels. […]
20 Oct
Leading the Transition to Positive Energy Neighbourhoods
oPEN LAB Project – Public Launch oPEN LAB is a 20-million project funded under the European Green Deal Call. Under the coordination of EnergyVille/VITO, 33 […]
21 - 22 Oct
Energy Mission 2021
“Becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 is the greatest challenge and opportunity of our times.” European Green Deal A mission oriented and cross-sectoral […]
26 Oct
PATH2LC Webinar Series: Governing & Planning the Transition
#3 – Local Climate Pact: How local authorities create their own COP21? The Horizon 2020 project “PATH2LC” invites you to a series of 3 webinars […]
26 Oct
Tackling energy poverty – public policies and interventions in Europe
Energy poverty is a serious problem that affects a substantial number of people in Europe. Numerous measures have been put in place in practically all […]
November 2021
15 - 17 Nov
Beautiful, sustainable, together: LIFE in the New European Bauhaus
The New European BauhausSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN••• encompasses a multidisciplinary approach to the challenge of sustainable and equitable living. This conference will showcase both LIFESearch for available translations of […]
16 - 18 Nov
Smart City Expo World Congress
Smart City Expo World Congress is an international event for the smart city sector, a key meeting point for experts and leaders of the world’s […]
17 Nov
Communicating Climate Change
Climate change is real and a strong commitment for civil society is fundamental to support governmentalstrategies to reduce carbon emissions. How do we engage citizens […]
22 - 23 Nov
Energy Poverty Advisory Hub Launch Event
The Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) Launch Event will take place online from 22 to 23 November 2021. The event will bring together EU, national […]
23 - 24 Nov
EUKI Networking Conference 2021
Fit for Climate Action – Together for a Climate-Neutral Europe The EUKI Networking Conference 2021: Fit for Climate Action is intended to facilitate the exchange […]
24 - 25 Nov
Europe, let’s cooperate! 2021
Mark your agendas for the 2021 edition of ‘Europe, let’s cooperate! interregional cooperation forum‘ on 24-25 November. The event will take place online with a […]
24 - 25 Nov
Celsius Summit 2021 – Energy Democracy
The energy transition concerns everyone. Its success will highly rely on its democratic and inclusive dimensions, at every level. This is especially true when looking […]
25 Nov
Conference on European Missions
Co-organised by the Committee of the Regionsand the European Commission The aim of the conference is to launch the implementation of EU Missions and to […]
25 Nov
Future of Cities Summit
The Tortoise Media’s annual Future of Cities Summit is bringing together the worlds of business, politics and civil society to consider as the 21st century progresses: […]
26 Nov
Living Streets Final Workshop
Learn how cities can come together with their residents to create the streets of their dreams! Over the year, Energy Cities supported numerous cities across […]
December 2021
01 Dec
Energy Communities, Living up to their Full Potential?
This panel discussion – part of the Enlit Europe Summit-, focuses on the development of the concept of energy communities across the EU energy market […]
07 Dec
“Fit for 55” package: is the EU on its way for fossil free cities?
Buildings today account for 36% of GHG emissions from energy in Europe. As part of the “Fit for 55” package, which aims to reduce CO2 […]
08 - 09 Dec
13th Citizens Energy Forum
The European Commission is organising the 2021 edition of the Citizen’s energy forum as a “hybrid” event, both on-site and virtual, taking into account the […]
10 Dec
Heating & cooling planning: cost modelling
Decarb City Pipes 2050 project organises monthly online capacity building sessions, to address specific issues related to the heating and cooling transition. These sessions are based […]
10 Dec
The Cities Mission Webinars “existing plans, initiatives, synergies”
In the framework of the a call for expression of interest for cities to join the European Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, the european […]
15 Dec
Energy sufficiency: how to shape sustainable behaviours
Although still largely unknown at the European level, the concept of energy sufficiency can help local communities reach their climate and energy objectives. Energy sufficiency […]
15 Dec
The Cities Mission Webinars “finance, governance, partnerships, capacity, barriers, risk and assistance needs”
In the framework of the a call for expression of interest for cities to join the European Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, the european […]
17 Dec
Q&A Session with Matthew Baldwin about the Call for Expression of Interest for 100 Climate neutral cities
We invite you to a Questions & Answers Session with Matthew Baldwin, European Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. The session will take place on Zoom in the framework […]
January 2022
11 Jan
How can local and regional authorities meet the climate and energy goals with reduced dependence on subsidies?
A webinar organised in the framework of H2020 PROSPECT+ What will you learn? The climate targets are increasingly ambitious and the scale of the challenge […]
18 Jan
A methodology for speeding up energy communities
On online workshop organised by REScoop.eu in the framework of the Interreg NWE cVPP and ECCO projects Whether you’re a starting energy community or an […]
24 - 28 Jan
Power to the people: delivering energy justice through community energy – Right to Energy Forum 2022
During the 3 days forum organised by the Right to Energy Coalition, Energy Cities will co-host a session focusing on the power of community energy […]
28 Jan
Heat as a service: new actors & alternatives on the heat market
The Decarb City Pipes 2050 project organises monthly online capacity building sessions, to address specific issues related to the heating and cooling transition. These sessions are […]
February 2022
03 Feb
EPAH – How to Apply to the Call for Technical Assistance
The Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) invites local governments and/or organisations working in strict collaboration with local governments from all the 27 EU Member States […]
10 Feb
Adaptation to Climate Change & Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Missions: International Networking Event
Organised by the Marmara Municipalities Union (MMU), Turkey. The event aims at bringing together participants from Europe and beyond coming from research, industry and local […]
16 Feb
Energy Lunch Talk 1 – Energy communities as accelerators for PEDs development
Cities4PEDs, a two-year research project funded by JPI Urban Europe, organises a series of Energy Lunch talks with the goal to learn and further discuss […]
23 Feb
Energy Lunch Talk 2 – Instruments for collective renovation of the built environment
Cities4PEDs, a two-year research project funded by JPI Urban Europe, organises a series of Energy Lunch talks with the goal to learn and further discuss […]
24 Feb
Leveraging the potential of local innovation – Covenant cities showing the way
Cities play a key role in creating a supportive ecosystem for technology, innovation, learning, and knowledge by bringing together citizens and different partners from universities and […]
24 Feb
Innovation & impact: Good practices in energy efficiency for buildings in Mediterranean cities
In the framework of the meetMED II “Mitigation Enabling Energy Transition in the Mediterranean region” project, MEDENER/ADEME, in cooperation with RCREEE, SEACAP 4 SDG & […]
March 2022
01 Mar
Making our School Buildings Energy Efficient
The University of Patras – Department of Civil Engineering from Greece, partner of the Efficient Buildings Community, will organize a webinar to discuss methodologies and […]
02 Mar
Energy Lunch Talk 3 – Urban Planning instrument supporting & accelerating PEDs implementation & district transformation
Cities4PEDs, a two-year research project funded by JPI Urban Europe, organises a series of Energy Lunch talks with the goal to learn and further discuss […]
02 Mar
Regenerating Cities for the Post-Pandemic: What counts for transformative impact?
In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic we need novel ways of practicing urban regeneration. With new paradigms emerging – Just Cities, Productive Cities, Heritage […]
03 - 04 Mar
European Summit of regions and cities
The European Summit of regions and cities is a gathering of local representatives organised every two years by the European Committee of the Regions to […]
07 - 08 Mar
European Climate Conference
The European Climate Conference will bring together high-level representatives of the EU Member States, the European Commission and the European Parliament. Prominent figures from civil […]
09 Mar
Energy Lunch Talk 4 – Activation of developers & institutional building owners for PEDs
Cities4PEDs, a two-year research project funded by JPI Urban Europe, organises a series of Energy Lunch talks with the goal to learn and further discuss […]
15 Mar
How to implement integrated home renovation services – Examples from Europe
Building renovation is not always an easy path to follow for all citizens. Apart from the typical burden when one renovates its home, the difficulties […]
16 Mar
Energy Lunch Talk 5 – City-wide organisation for energy district implementation
Cities4PEDs, a two-year research project funded by JPI Urban Europe, organises a series of Energy Lunch talks with the goal to learn and further discuss specific and […]
17 Mar
REWARDHeat / Celsius Policy Workshop
With recent revisions to both the RED and EED, increased attention is now being paid to the decarbonization of the heating and cooling sector. DHC […]
21 Mar
High-level Conference on Civic Engagement in EU Missions
Organised by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, in the framework of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union […]
23 - 24 Mar
Citycircle Final Conference
URBAN CENTRES of so-called peripheral regions in the Central Europe widely lack innovation and business development spirit due to their limited access to global innovation processes […]
29 - 31 Mar
The Nature of Cities festival
TNOC Festival pushes boundaries to radically imagine our cities for the future. A virtual festival that spans 3 full days with programming across all regional […]
30 Mar
Sick of energy poverty! How to create programs that improve health and eliminate energy poverty
What are the challenges and successful approaches to design programs that improve health, wellbeing and equality for people affected by energy poverty? Learn how to […]
30 Mar
Cities leading the climate neutrality transition through local climate pacts
Local authorities play a key role in driving the transition of Europe to climate-neutrality. In parallel to reducing energy consumption from the buildings, boosting public […]
31 Mar
Leading the climate transition from the bottom up
This session will showcase the experience of European cities implementing innovative forms of governance, based on the concept of transition management. It will provide insights […]
31 Mar
Destination North-West Europe – Take-off for Call 1!
During this 2-hour webinar you will learn everything about the Interreg North-West Europe Programme and its first call for proposals that is open from 22 […]
31 Mar
Transition management for cities
The skills session will create a space of learning and exchange, presenting the transition management methodology and guidelines developed in the frame of the TOMORROW […]
April 2022
06 - 07 Apr
Join us for TOMORROW Masterclass on energy transition roadmapping!
Learn how to build a participatory Transition Roadmap for your city Do you work in a local authority, or do you collaborate with a municipality, […]
08 Apr
Online training on the EnerMaps tool
EnerMaps offers a visualisation tool for municipalities/regions, researchers and energy planners showing up to 50 geo-located open-access datasets on a map, 6 calculation modules and […]
20 Apr
Launch of the European Commission’s Energy Communities Repository
Energy communities are one of the key elements for achieving the EU’s energy transition: By 2050, half of Europe’s citizens could be producing up to […]
21 - 22 Apr
Energy Cities’ Forum 2022
If you are seeking to rethink the boundaries of your actions, or dreaming of a place to make your work visible and find new partners, […]
21 - 22 Apr
Energy Cities’ Forum 2022: Let’s keep our links!
If you are seeking to rethink the boundaries of your actions, or dreaming of a place to make your work visible and find new partners, […]
27 - 28 Apr
EU Cities Acting for Just Transitions and Climate Adaptation
UIA & the city of Seville are organising a 2-day event to discuss how EU cities can contribute to green and just transitions and showcase […]
27 Apr
Skills through the Multi-Annual Financial Framework
Building renovation in the Mediterranean area A trained workforce and skilled public administration are essential to support the drive to a highly energy efficient building […]
28 - 29 Apr
Putting people at the heart of energy transitions
Join us at this conference, organised by the projects SONNET, SocialRES, COMETS, NEWCOMERS and the City of Antwerp! The highlight session is a Joint Policy Dialogue. […]
May 2022
02 - 06 May
Berliner ENERGIETAGE
Major annual conference of the Energiewende (“energy transition”) in Germany, the conference hosts dozens of single events and panels three days a year in late […]
07 - 08 May
Resilient Municipalities and Regions
Resilient municipalities and regions are able to absorb, recover and prepare for future shocks, while continuing to adapt and transform their municipality in a sustainable way. […]
11 - 12 May
Decarb Cities Conference
How can cities phase-out fossil fuels from the existing building stock? The 3rd edition of the Decarb Cities Conference is here! Join us on the 11th and 12th of May 2022 in […]
11 May
Webinar: Launch of the Covenant of Mayors – Europe pillar on energy poverty
Local authorities play a key role in creating a supportive framework for tackling energy poverty at the local level. Upon signing the Covenant of Mayors […]
18 - 20 May
Architecture and the Edges of Public Space: Tools and Strategies for a New Urban Agenda
International Making Cities Livable (IMCL) conference 2022 The IMCL is a unique peer-to-peer gathering of civic leaders, professionals and scholars dedicated to transitioning to a […]
19 May
Energy Transition Roadmapping Masterclass #2
Join us for the TOMORROW Energy Transition Roadmapping Masterclass, an intensive peer-learning programme for elected officials, civil servants and civil society actors working on energy transition governance processes in (their) cities.
30 - 31 May
The 48 hours of sustainable resource management: producing and consuming differently
On 30st and 31st May, the City of Grenoble is organising the second season of Cities in Transition: “Sustainable Management of Resources “. This event […]
June 2022
01 - 03 Jun
Urban Future 22: Europe’s leading event to make cities sustainable
On June 1-3, 2022, the global community of urban shapers will meet in Helsingborg, Sweden. This mid-sized city, located on the Swedish coast overlooking Denmark, […]
01 - 02 Jun
Moving from solutions to system change
The Scalable Cities community event “Moving from solutions to system change” wil be hosted by the IRIS Smart Cities project on the 1st and 2nd […]
01 Jun
Citizen Participation: key to building public support for the energy transition
Final event of the APPROVE Interreg Europe project. The objective of APPROVE (Advancing Public Participation and stakeholdeR engagement fOr the improVement of renewable Energy policies) […]
02 Jun
Creative bureaucracy festival
After hitting new records in the digital festival edition in 2021, with more than 18,000 visitors from 94 countries, the Creative Bureaucracy Festival is starting […]
08 - 09 Jun
Urban Living Labs: Let’s co-create! But how to start?
A training workshop on planning and maintaining experimental approaches for urban transitions There is a lot of fuzz around experimental methods such as urban living […]
09 - 12 Jun
The New European Bauhaus Festival
The Festival brings together citizens from all walks of life to debate and shape our future landscape. It is an opportunity to explore the New […]
09 Jun
European City Facility: 4th call for grants – Launch webinar
The European City Facility (EUCF), coordinated by Energy Cities, opens a 4th call for applications on 9 June, with a budget of almost 3 million aimed to […]
09 Jun
Business & Financing Models for Tomorrow’s Heritage
A Webinar organized by Hub-In, CENTRINNO and T-Factor as part of the New European Bauhaus Festival 2022 This one hour webinar will be structured as […]
10 Jun
Zero Carbon Cities: Targeting Climate Change
Zero Carbon Cities: Targeting Climate Change is an URBACT funded action planning network helping seven cities with the transition to Zero Carbon, led by Manchester […]
14 - 16 Jun
URBACT City Festival
The event will be organised under the French presidency of the Council of the European Union and will take place in Pantin / Greater Paris. The […]
15 Jun
What emergency energy saving measures should my city take?
The ecological emergency, in line with the economic consequences of the war against Ukraine, suppose a structural change of our production and consumption habits and […]
16 Jun
Moving towards fossil-free districts: What’s in it for my city?
Join us for a one-hour lunch talk organised by Energy Cities to give you a first overview of the work to be done under its […]
20 Jun
Shaping local governance to achieve climate neutrality
Cities that want to become climate neutral face a delicate challenge. Invisible at first sight, it is nonetheless a key success factor: local governance! How […]
21 Jun
Energy Communities Repository: Launch of the Technical Assistance
On 21st June the European Commission’s Energy Communities Repository will be launching an open call for energy communities in Europe to apply for a range […]
22 Jun
How can cities future-proof food systems?
Why do we believe in the crucial role of cities in food systems transformation? Join us for a talk to discuss on how cities can […]
23 - 24 Jun
Positive Energy Districts Conference
Experiences and Guidance for Design and Implementation Are you a civil servant, policymaker or researcher with an interest in positive energy districts in Europe? Join […]
26 - 30 Jun
Transforming our Cities for a Better Urban Future
The WUF was established in 2001 by the United Nations to examine one of the most pressing issues facing the world today: rapid urbanisation and […]
28 - 29 Jun
Energy Poverty Advisory Hub Conference – Moving Towards Energy Autonomy: How to Guarantee Social Inclusion
The 2nd Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) international conference will take place on 28-29 June 2022 in Zagreb under the theme “Moving towards energy autonomy: […]
29 Jun
Just, Productive, Creative & Climate-Neutral Cities: R&I approaches towards sustainable urban transformation
As part of the World Urban Forum 2022, our project HUB-IN will take part, alongside sister projects T-Factor and CENTRINNO, in a session focusing on how novel R&I approaches […]
30 Jun
Ramping-up community energy: Discussion with trailblazers
This talk and discussion with three trailblazers in the energy community movement will kick-off Energy Cities’ brandnew Hub 3 on ‘community-led energy for massive renewable […]
July 2022
01 - 02 Jul
COP of cities
Upon invitation – All members from the Energy Cities network has been invited by Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo. Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, President […]
04 Jul
How to give cities the staffing means for their climate ambitions?
About To achieve their climate neutrality goals, the EU and its Member States need strong local public services, especially in the energy field. Energy Cities […]
06 Jul
Affordable and sustainable housing in the EU
This conference will be co-organised by the European Economic and Social Committee and the Ministry of Economics of Latvia and it will bring together local, […]
07 Jul
Efficient Buildings Community goes IPA
Join our online learning event around building efficiency with a focus on IPA countries. IPA is the administrative wording that captures a series of truly interesting and diverse countries in the EU's neighborhood: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo*, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey.
08 Jul
Reshaping Mediterranean cities: young changemakers for the food transition
14 young people from 11 Mediterranean and African countries will present the solutions they have identified to solve the challenges related to water, recovery of […]
20 - 27 Jul
Eating City Summer Campus
Since 2013, the Eating City Summer Campus brings together talented young professionals and students with leading experts from Universities, research centres, NGOs, and the food […]
August 2022
21 - 31 Aug
17th International Summer School: Clean energy – Solution for climate changes (South-East Europe focus)
The 17th International Summer School will be organized by the Sarajevo-based organisation REIC in collaboration with the financial support of the Central European Initiative (CEI). Target participants Young policy-makers and […]
September 2022
05 - 11 Sep
Green Cities Forum (FOV)
The Green Cities Forum (Forumul Oraselor Verzi) is the largest event in Romania dedicated to environmental sustainability.
06 Sep
Energy Cities’ members chat: How can municipalities work with EU Energy Saving plans to meet an unprecedented energy crisis?
Reserved for Energy Cities’ members. Please contact our colleague Fausto for more information at fausto.zaccaro@energy-cities.eu Local administrations are in constant crisis management. From dealing with […]
07 Sep
Citizen Engagement and Climate Neutrality: TOMORROW Session at Green Cities Forum (FOV)
In the context of the second edition of the Green Cities Forum (FOV) in Brasov, TOMORROW will be leading a panel about citizen engagement and climate neutrality.
08 Sep
How local and regional authorities can accelerate the implementation of their climate and energy action plans when subsidies are limited
Based on peer-learning, the PROSPECT+ project supports local governments in developping innovative financing instruments for climate action. As the next call for mentees is coming […]
08 Sep
Citizen Energy Communities: Engaging People and Technologies in the Future of Energy
Hybrid workshop organised as part of the Sustainable Places 2022 conference, held in Nice, France, and online. This workshop intends to shed light on the […]
12 Sep
Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub – Launch of the Technical Assistance Programme
The Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub (RECAH) wil officially launch a programme of direct technical assistance to rural energy communities. The event will explain the […]
14 - 15 Sep
The 48h of the New urban proximities
On 14th and 15th September, the City of Grenoble organises the 3rd season of Cities in Transition: “The New urban proximities”. This event will bring […]
15 Sep
How can cities decarbonise urban logistics through Public-Private Partnerships?
Logistics plays an essential role in the transport sector, as “every place of activity requires deliveries, collection and servicing”, and brings along challenges such as […]
19 - 29 Sep
European Sustainable Energy Week
This year, EUSEW takes a hybrid format, on the theme of ‘Going green and digital for Europe’s energy transition’, with speakers and participants in Brussels and […]
21 - 22 Sep
Budapest Forum 2022 – Building Sustainable Democracies
“Our democracies are being challenged by widening divisions caused by a variety of internal and external forces. Some tensions are purposefully fanned by populists, whilst […]
21 - 22 Sep
Cities Talk Nature Europe: Nature, places, people
How to create new green areas and allow for the recovery of degraded ecosystems? How to cultivate shared places for dialogue and exchange between urban, […]
22 - 26 Sep
Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2022
Terra Madre-Salone del Gusto, since 1996, gathers thousands of people (small scale producers, cooks, civil society organisations, local, regional and national governments representatives, youth organisations, activists […]
23 Sep
Exploring the role of food in urban transformation
The workshop « Exploring the role of food in urban transformation », organized within Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2022, will see the participation of European cities, […]
23 Sep
#EUSEW: The role of multiple benefits in the European green transition
This session aims to provide a thorough understanding of the multiple benefits approach, its expediency, the barriers hindering its widespread implementation, and its different fields […]
27 Sep
#EUSEW – REPowerEU: save energy, diversify, build a greener EU energy system
Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, in the REPowerEU communication, the Commission stressed the need to eliminate our dependency on Russian fossil fuels. In […]
27 Sep
#EUSEW: Repowering Europe by empowering energy communities: a perspective on digital and social innovation
Achieving the objectives of REPowerEU as an answer to the current high energy prices and geopolitical context will require both technological and digital solutions, and […]
28 - 29 Sep
European Research & Innovation Days
This year’s European Research and Innovation Days gives you the opportunity to discuss and shape new solutions to strengthen Europe’s resilience and its strategic autonomy. […]
28 Sep
Boosting Energy Communities in the EU
If the EU is going to achieve its ambitious climate objectives, then we will need to massively increase our use of renewable forms of energy. […]
28 Sep
#EUSEW – REPower the EU: mobilising investments and citizen empowerment
Energy efficiency and clean energy solutions play an important role for the resilience of a community at all levels and the EU as a whole. […]
28 Sep
Energy price crisis – Practical solutions to energy poverty – European Parliament
Hear from policy experts and grassroots organisations during the launch of the Energy Poverty Handbook Join us for the launch event of the new Energy […]
29 Sep
Local Integrated Home Renovation Services: how to make them viable?
Local Integrated Home Renovation Services (IHRS) are a powerful solution to Europe’s housing renovation challenge. They make ambitious energy renovation simpler for homeowners and bring […]
29 Sep
#EUSEW: Stronger together: community-based renewable energy projects for a just and green transition
The European Sustainable Energy Week will take place soon! Bioenergy Europe, Energy Cities and Solar Heat Europe therefore invite you to our joint session on […]
29 Sep
#EUSEW: Local solutions to the energy crisis: empowering citizens through renewable energy communities
Achieving the objectives of the Fit for 55 package and the RePowerEU initiative will require a tremendous mobilisation of all actors in the energy sector, […]
29 Sep
Municipalist Strategies for a Just Energy Transition
To make the energy transition work for the whole of society, a growing number of European municipalities are putting residents over revenue. What can we […]
October 2022
04 Oct
Green Deal Arena
On 4 October 2022, selected high-level participants from diverse local movements, policy groups, and research institutes will gather in the Green Deal Arena, to explore the EU Green Deal.
04 Oct
How do we make sufficiency desirable?
Changing cultures and organizations with Mathieu Saujot, coordinator Lifestyles in transition, IDDRI Beyond being a widely used concept especially in political communication, sufficiency also means concrete […]
05 - 06 Oct
From Efficient Buildings to Green Living Areas – Efficient Buildings Community’s Final Event
The Efficient Buildings Community builds on the experience of energy efficiency of public buildings in the north shore of the Mediterranean during the past eight […]
06 - 07 Oct
RE-Source 2022 Event on energy procurement
Direct sourcing of renewables – the key for Europe’s energy competitiveness, security and climate goals The RE-Source event is the largest annual gathering in Europe […]
11 Oct
LIFE-NECPlatform Political Launch: Strengthening multi-level governance for the development of new NECPs
Context Europe is at the doorstop of one of its grimmest winters in recent history, with an energy crisis that is threatening the wellbeing of citizens across […]
11 Oct
Capturing alternative sources of funding & financing for sustainable energy and climate actions : insights and good practices from the Smart Cities Marketplace and SCALABLE CITIES initiatives
The Covenant of Mayors (CoM) is committed to providing guidance and advice to the CoM signatories on financing the development and implementation of their sustainable […]
12 Oct
Changing narratives of energy efficiency in times of energy crisis
In the context of rising energy prices and unstable supplies, new alternatives such as decarbonised district heating offer great solutions to avoid gas and further […]
13 - 14 Oct
How much is enough? New paths to sufficiency in urban planning
Through 4 sessions held in Strasburg we’ll propose to municipalities concrete ways to promote a sufficiency policy in urban planning : an introductory discussion thematic […]
13 - 14 Oct
Natural Gas-Free Neighbourhoods Workshop
Event organised by Driving Urban Transitions programme (DUT) from JPI-Urban Europe Within the Dutch ‘Natural Gas-Free Neighbourhoods’ (PAW) programme, city districts are currently trialing different […]
18 Oct
SHAPE EU – Study visit to Tallinn
Objective The objective of this study tour is to provide a unique opportunity to gain practical insights on renovation of large residential housing districts. Organized […]
18 Oct
DUT Call 2022: Info Day 2 (online)
The DUT Call 2022 Info Day 2 is an opportunity to learn more about the call and to ask questions to the call secretariat about […]
20 Oct
What are the key questions to address for the development of Positive Energy Districts?
Are you developing Positive Energy Districts (PED)? Are you working on neighbourhoods’ regeneration to decarbonise buildings and improve quality of life? Join us to discuss […]
26 Oct
Achieving fossil-free district: Energy Cities is there to help you!
Energy Cities is here to help you: take the time to ask your questions to achieve fossil-free districts and buildings! Are you looking for ideas […]
26 Oct
TOMORROW Final Conference
TOMORROW’s final conference will give the floor to the project's 6 pilot cities, for them to showcase what they have achieved over the course of the project and to present how they have involved citizens and stakeholders in their transition roadmap.
November 2022
08 Nov
Ecological transition and jobs: accelerating green local economies
This webinar series is centred on the topic of SUFFICIENCY: a circular production-consumption principle that acknowledges the boundaries of our planet, in favour of lifestyles that set […]
16 Nov - 17 Oct
Renovation Summit
Tenants, residents, social and affordable housing providers, and cities faced the impact of the coronavirus, have been welcoming Ukrainians fleeing their countries, and paying incredibly […]
18 Nov
Handbook of Territorial and Local Development Strategies launch
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) host this event to launch the Handbook of Territorial and Local Development Strategies. JRC, DG REGIO and co-authors will present the Handbook and will […]
24 Nov
14th Citizens’ Energy Forum
The 14th Citizens Energy Forum, organised by the European Commission, will take place in Dublin, Ireland. Citizens’ interest groups, NGOs, businesses and policy makers (ministries […]
25 Nov
Decarbonising cooling systems
This capacity-building session will explore the framework to develop decarbonised cooling systems.
25 Nov
Energy agencies and Renewable Energy Communities. A new path for energy decentralization
On the occasion of the publication of the study “Energy agencies and Renewable Energy Communities. A new path for energy decentralization” on the policy and […]
29 - 30 Nov
10th anniversary of the Covenant of Mayors in the Eastern Partnership Region
This high-level conference will give an opportunity to take stock of the progress of the Covenant, discuss main bottlenecks and barriers encountered by many signatory […]
29 Nov - 01 Dec
Enlit Europe 2022
A big moment to discuss the energy future of Europe and beyond Enlit hits the road to find out how the energy transition is manifesting […]
29 Nov
We are here to help you achieve fossil-free districts!
Are you looking for ideas from other European cities to design strategies for a district-by-district phase-out of fossil energies? Do you have questions about EU […]
30 Nov
Join the HUB-IN Alliance!
The HUB-IN project is about exploring and testing new approaches to regenerate historic urban areas using cultural heritage as a lever for innovation and entrepreneurship. Through […]
December 2022
01 Dec
Proven examples of innovative financing instruments – Capacity building, skills and competences of smart city practitioners
The Scalable Cities’ City Coordinators Group is organising a knowledge-sharing session on innovative financing. The meeting is open to any city who wish to […]
07 - 08 Dec
The 48 hours of inclusive transition
On the 7th and 8th of December, the City of Grenoble and the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) organise the Fourth season of […]
08 Dec
What’sEUp: Updates on the European legislation on heating/cooling & building renovation
Join us for this information exchange session between cities. The objective of the session is to inform cities’ political and technical teams about the important […]
08 Dec
Launch Event of the Global Synthesis Report on Climate Action by Sector 2022
Climate Chance is organising an event to launch the Global Synthesis Report on Climate Action 2022: presentation, roundtable and networking on Thursday 8 December at the […]
13 Dec
Workshop: Governance and food strategy
This online interactive workshop aims to help place-based organisations which already have or are setting up a local food partnership, or food policy council or […]
15 - 16 Dec
Horizon Europe info days: The green and digital transitions to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050
The info days will present the research and innovation topics proposed for 2023 under the Work Programme 2023-2024 of Horizon Europe Cluster 5. They will […]
15 Dec
Smart cities, you’ve got a friend in electric cars – How to unleash the potential of smart charging through public procurement
The electrification of road transport is happening – and it is already having a profound impact on the energy system and our cities. As more […]
15 Dec
How can low-tech and biomimicry concepts help decarbonise buildings?
At least two facts call for a paradigm change in the building sector: the tensions on the availability of classic building materials and skilled workforce, […]
January 2023
13 Jan
Positive energy districts: accelerating the journey towards urban energy transitions (Webinar 1/4)
WEBINAR 1: PEDs & ENVIRONMENT We invite stakeholders of energy transition processes and broader urban transformations to join a DUT webinar series on the opportunities […]
17 Jan
Accelerating heat decarbonisation with heat communities
Energy communities are getting more and more attention, as a tool to empower citizens and accelerate the decarbonisation. In this capacity-building session, we will explore the general framework for heat communities.
18 Jan
Explore the HUB-IN Alliance!
The HUB-IN project is about exploring and testing new approaches to regenerate historic urban areas using cultural heritage as a lever for innovation and entrepreneurship. We […]
19 Jan
Energy Cities matchmaking 2023 – informative sessions about EU funding opportunities
Session only for members Energy Cities is happy to invite you to its upcoming series of matchmaking events for members, which will take place online […]
20 Jan
Energy matchmaking 2023 – Informative session about the Urbact IV Call
Session only for members Energy Cities is happy to invite you to its upcoming series of matchmaking events for members, which will take place online […]
20 Jan
Positive energy districts: accelerating the journey towards urban energy transitions (Webinar 2/4)
WEBINAR 2: PEDs & PEOPLE We invite stakeholders of energy transition processes and broader urban transformations to join a DUT webinar series on the opportunities […]
25 - 26 Jan
European Energy Communities Congress
The 1st European Energy Communities Congress was held in November 2021 and aroused great interest among the 300 people who participated in the event. In […]
25 Jan
Digital Citymakers’ Summit
What programmes and policies do cities need to implement to meet their growing responsibilities? How can local governments engage in dialogue with national levels of […]
27 Jan
Positive Energy Districts: accelerating the journey towards urban energy transitions (Webinar 3/4)
WEBINAR 3: PEDs & MONEY We invite stakeholders of energy transition processes and broader urban transformations to join a DUT webinar series on the opportunities […]
February 2023
03 Feb
Positive energy districts: accelerating the journey towards urban energy transitions (Webinar 4/4)
WEBINAR 4: PEDs & REGULATION We invite stakeholders of energy transition processes and broader urban transformations to join a DUT webinar series on the opportunities […]
08 Feb
Lund – A winner of One Planet City Challenge 2022
Lund is one of the global winners in WWF’s One Planet City Challenge 2022. It’s a small Swedish city, with a big goal: an 80% […]
09 - 13 Feb
Energy Cities matchmaking sessions
FOR MEMBERS AND KEY PARTNERS ONLY Thursday, 9th February – 11.00-11.45 – Cluster of “climate, air and energy” pilot projects for the redesign of public spaces […]
14 Feb
Leveraging on co-creation to decarbonise heating systems
Decarbonisation is often seen as a matter of political will. However, ambitious policies need adhesion from citizens to be successful and impactful – hence the key role of co-creation. This is what we will explore in this capacity-building session.
15 Feb
The design of the next EU energy market(s): what works for local renewables?
Gas and electricity markets follow European rules. These must be revisited, to allow for fair pricing, less price volatility and to drive investments towards stable […]
20 - 24 Feb
International Energy Poverty Action Week 2023
Join in for a week of online events centred on global energy poverty action and solutions, calling on decisionmakers to #ActOnEnergyPoverty
27 Feb
Webinar #5 New local compasses for territorial policies
Public policies are at the heart of the action for ecological transition. Their evaluation and the criteria chosen to determine their effectiveness and relevance are […]
March 2023
02 Mar
How can cities finance their energy transition when subsidies are limited?
Why do cities need to look away from subsidies – and is it realistic? An overview of innovative financing instruments and PROSPECT+ support. The European […]
09 Mar
Bringing urban food policies to the table – high level event
On 9 March, the Milan Urban Food Policies Pact (MUFPP) and Eurocities are convening a joint high-level event to draw the attention on the importance […]
14 Mar
Empowering citizens for the heat transition
How to make sure that the transition is inclusive? What are the best ways to favour and support citizen initiatives and engagement? In this capacity-building session we will bring concrete examples of citizen empowerment to go further in the heating and cooling decarbonisation.
16 - 17 Mar
Cities Forum 2023 – Together for green and just cities
The CITIES FORUM is the place and moment to exchange on the urban dimension of Cohesion Policy, the Urban Agenda for the EU, the role […]
20 Mar
Webinar #6 Degrowth and overconsumption
« Since 1972 and the Meadows report, we know that there are limits to growth. Nonetheless, our societies remain obsessed by economic growth and cities are […]
21 Mar
Accelerate your project idea – Smart Cities Marketplace online matchmaking event
The Smart Cities Marketplace (SCM) provides essential assistance and is an ideal platform to accelerate the implementation of the REPowerEU plan and support cities and […]
21 Mar
Keeping the heat on in time of crisis – REPLACE project
Half of Europe’s energy consumption is used for heating or cooling. However, in 2019, 58 % of the 105.7 million space heaters installed in EU-27 […]
29 - 30 Mar
From Positive Energy Districts to Climate Neutral Cities. How to scale up our technologies and solutions
Scalable Cities, an EU initiative part of the Smart Cities Marketplace, organises site visits to promote the exchange of best practices, policies and solutions between […]
30 Mar
Cities on the Frontline of the Energy Crisis: the Covenant of Mayors Europe 2023 Conference
The Covenant of Mayors EU Conference of 2023 will be an opportunity to reflect on local and regional governments' response to the energy crisis.
April 2023
20 Apr
Role of European territories in the energy transition
ALOEN, Energy Cities and their European partners are organising a day of inspiration and exchange of good practices “Role of European territories in the energy […]
21 Apr
Study tour in Culemborg
Join us in Culemborg on 21th April 2023 and discover the local energy community utility company Thermo Bello and energy community Vrijstad Energie. Thermo Bello […]
25 Apr
Smart Energy Services – EU Project Clustering event #1
Given the important role smart energy services can play in driving a greener, smarter and consumer-centric energy, several EU-funded projects are currently working to scale […]
May 2023
08 - 10 May
Back to the roots of (energy) democracy! Community Energy Spring Gathering
The current and unprecedented fossil fuel crisis is calling us to radically rethink Europe’s energy system. Energy communities have an important role to play in […]
10 - 11 May
Working together towards the green reconstruction of Ukraine
This event will bring together local and national authorities, associations of local governments, and other stakeholders from Ukraine as well as representatives from EU institutions […]
10 May
Lessons from last winter – fighting energy poverty and ill-health
Capacity-building for cities caring for energy justice Short-term alleviation measures to energy poverty don’t go far enough. Structural empowerment by improving not only the homes, […]
17 May
Smart Energy Services – EU Project Clustering event #2
Given the important role smart energy services can play in driving a greener, smarter and consumer-centric energy, several EU-funded projects are currently working to scale […]
17 May
European City Facility Call: Brief introduction and Q&A
Join this session to catch up the European City Facility and the grants offered of EUR 60,000 for cities to develop investment concepts for clean […]
17 May
Solar heating: how cities can decarbonise their district heating systems? – Session #01
Join this webinar series to learn more about solar district heating, the advantages, the challenges, how it works and how to plan and develop such projects as a municipality.
22 - 24 May
Euroheat & Power Congress – Torino 2023
DISTRICT ENERGY: THE LOCAL SOLUTION TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES The 2023 edition of the International Euroheat & Power Congress will be held in Turin on 22-24 […]
31 May - 01 Jun
ACR+ Conference & General Assembly
Our partners from ACR+ are inviting you to Dublin on 31 May and 1st of June, for insightful conferences, participative workshops, activities planning, all of […]
June 2023
05 Jun
Solar heating: how cities can decarbonise their district heating systems? – Session #02
Join this webinar series to learn more about solar district heating, the advantages, the challenges, how it works and how to plan and develop such projects as a municipality.
08 - 11 Jun
Biennale des villes en transition
Let’s revolutionise tomorrow In 2022, Grenoble has been chosen to hold the title of Green Capital of Europe. It was a springboard year for a […]
08 Jun
Green Deal 2.0: a renewed governance for the Green Deal
After more than 2 years and a half since the launch of the Green Deal, having gone through the COVID crisis and being in the […]
13 Jun
Cities and citizens for the win – learning from new dream teams for energy communities
Municipalities are key actors in empowering citizens in the energy transition and in the development of energy communities across Europe. At the same time, citizens […]
14 Jun
Solar Cities: Above and beyond rooftops
Cities are at the forefront of the energy transition. With three-fourths of the European population leaving in urban areas, the bulk of energy consumption is happening […]
19 Jun
Local authorities supporting energy communities: Sharing experience on citizen engagement
Participatory workshop organised by the LIFE_LETsGO4Climate project. REScoop.eu, Energy Cities and Centre Val-de-Loire Region are inviting you to a round table session on citizen engagement. […]
20 Jun
Inclusive energy services to fight energy poverty and empower citizens
Capacity-building for municipal energy entrepreneurs with a social purpose The event goes from 9:00-12:00 and will be followed by a little networking lunch! >> SEE PROGRAMME […]
20 Jun
How to set up an integrated home renovation service?
Deep dive into the strategies & business models of the six French one-stop shops Peer-to-peer workshop When: 20 June 2023 // 14h00 – 18h00 // […]
20 Jun
EUSEW 2023 – Human capacity for the energy and climate transition: what is needed at the local level?
The main objective of this session is to address the urgency of labour and skills shortages in the European local public administrations to accelerate climate neutrality at the local level.
20 Jun
Let’s have a (climate-)friendly drink together in Brussels!
Reserved for Energy Cities’ members and partners. As part of our partnership with ACR+, this invitation is extended to ACR+ members. On the occasion of […]
21 - 23 Jun
Urban Future Forum #UF23
Urban Future is a conference for experts, politicians, entrepreneurs, and leaders making cities sustainable. Hosted in a different city each year, thousands of CityChangers from […]
21 Jun
EUSEW 2023 – The untapped potential of sufficiency to meet EU climate goals
Sufficiency is the missing pillar of the Energy Union for a just and ambitious transition toward climate neutrality. Therefore, in the context of the energy […]
21 Jun
EUSEW 2023 Community-proofing the EU energy system
Community-proofing the EU’s energy system by re-balancing roles and resources EU Sustainable Energy Week: Panel discussion from 4:30 to 6 pm The objective of this […]
22 Jun
WASTED SQUARE METERS IN CITIES: Improving the use of buildings in time & space
The workshop is a side-event of the European Sustainable Energy Week taking place the same week in Brussels. It is organized in the framework of […]
22 Jun
EUSEW 2023 – Climate Neutrality needs concerted action: why is multi-level governance the solution?
This session will focus on the imperative to embed local authorities and stakeholders in the update of these strategic plans and will share the different multi-level dialogue practices implemented in some of the EU Member States.
July 2023
05 Jul
What legislative framework for cities to phase-out natural gas and avoid gas stranded assets?
This interactive workshop will allow you to share your situation, concerns and interests, to build the programme of future workshops. Context The EU consumption of […]
06 Jul
Strengthening Europe with solar powered cities
Investment in renewable energy ensures a “win-win” solution – advancing Europe’s energy security while at the same time working towards decarbonisation. With the recent agreement […]
13 Jul
Taking your first steps as an energy community
Over the last years, more and more citizens, local authorities and businesses have thought about or started to set up their own energy community. Many […]
24 - 28 Jul
International Clean Energy Challenge
An event for young professionals: Bright young innovators will develop concrete energy solutions for the local energy transition in diversified and interdisciplinary teams. Have an […]
September 2023
04 - 05 Sep
Empowering Cities: Accelerating the Green Energy Transition
The European Green Capital 2023 Tallinn in cooperation with the Covenant of Mayors Europe will host the international conference “Empowering Cities: Accelerating the Green Energy […]
05 - 07 Sep
GREEN CITIES FORUM 2023 in Brașov, Romania
Brașov, Romania – September 4, 2023 – The Green Cities Forum (GCF), the most important environmental core event in Romania, will be held in Brasov from September 4-10, 2023.
18 - 19 Sep
Climate Neutral Districts: Translating local action into sustainable impact
An energy system that is no longer dependent on fossil fuels requires close collaboration of us all – from states to municipalities. The European partnership […]
19 - 21 Sep
Geothermal District Heating and Cooling Days 2023
The Geothermal Days will take place in Aarhus, Denmark, from September Tuesday 19th to Thursday 21st. The first day will consist of an international free […]
19 Sep
Planning and building the energy infrastructure for a net-zero future
At this event, we will discuss how moving away from fossil fuels is more than just a fuel change – it is a transformation of […]
20 Sep
Meet the ACR+five Thematic Areas
Join ACR+ online on Wednesday 20 September at 10:00 CET to hear more about it’s 5 Thematic Areas (Sustainable Built Environment; Circular Lifestyles; Policy & […]
21 Sep
Circular talks in ACR+ new offices
As back-to-school period can be a packed and dull one, ACR+ is glad to invite you for a drink to celebrate their new offices and […]
26 - 29 Sep
The Placemaking Europe Week 2023
Creating better cities together Placemaking Week Europe is Europe’s founding and largest placemaking festival. In the spirit of collaboration and inspiration, over 400 practitioners meet […]
27 - 28 Sep
Community Solar Serbia
Two EU funded projects (SCCALE 203050 and Balkan Solar Roofs) have combined to ensure a 2 day peer-to-peer lab connecting citymakers and their civil society […]
28 Sep
Biocircularcities unlocked – The Brussels stop
The journey of the Biocircularcities project is soon over. In October 2021, the partners started exploring the development of economically and environmentally efficient models for […]
October 2023
02 - 05 Oct
International bioenergy training
Are you keen on developing the market for clean and sustainable bioenergy heating solutions in your city or region? Are you currently engaged in bioheat […]
03 - 05 Oct
+CityxChange Final Event with Scalable Cities
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Final Event for +CityxChange! Join us from 3rd to 5th October* in Trondheim for a series of insightful […]
04 - 07 Oct
Marmara Urban Forum: Cities developing solutions
Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF) is a biennial international urban forum organized with the mottoof “Cities Developing Solutions” by Marmara Municipalities Union (MMU). MARUF strives notonly […]
05 Oct - 05 Sep
Renewables PPAs – How can municipalities make the most of it?
PPAs for renewables have become increasingly common for private companies. More recently, public actors are also using them as an instrument to foster renewable energy […]
10 Oct
Solar and digitalisation: Redefining Smart Cities
Fighting climate change, especially through large-scale deployment of renewable energy is one of the main challenges of the 21st century. Cities are at the forefront […]
11 Oct
Covenant of Mayors: together for ambitious climate and energy action (EU Week of Regions and Cities)
In this workshop, part of the European Week of Regions and Cities, we will showcase how the bottom-up governance of the Covenant of Mayors is […]
12 Oct - 13 Aug
FIDE Autumn School on Citizens’ Assemblies
The Autumn School on Citizens’ Assemblies is a capacity-building event organised by the Federation for Innovation in Democracy – Europe (FIDE) in partnership with Sitra, the […]
12 Oct
Energy Communities – Solving global challenges locally
As Europe faces an energy crisis due to our dependency on fossil fuels, finding sustainable solutions that put local authorities and citizens at the heart […]
17 - 20 Oct
Energy Cities’ Annual Forum & General Meeting
A unique moment in the year to create new links, renew our priorities and build the foundations for higher ambitions and collaborations! Redesign of cities […]
17 Oct - 05 Dec
Community Energy Ambassadors Course 2023
Friends of the Earth Europe is organising an online course for anyone who wants to learn the skills needed to get involved in the Energy […]
24 - 26 Oct
UBC General Conference
UBC has always been about connecting, of making decisions together, even through struggling times.Despite over 30 years’ of experience the UBC has, these past years […]
24 Oct
How to build a business case for your energy community?
Developing a viable business case is vital for the long-term success of all energy communities. However, it can be difficult to know where to start. […]
November 2023
07 - 08 Nov
Atelier TANDEM – Rencontre des municipalités françaises et allemandes à Sarrebruck
TANDEM vous invite à les rejoindre à Sarrebruck pour échanger entre pairs sur la rénovation énergétique des bâtiments et discuter du rôle des collectivités dans la mise en œuvre des politiques de rénovation en France et en Allemagne.
07 Nov
Making the European Green Deal Strong and Real: Harnessing the Power of community-led Initiatives and Local Governments
A follow-up to the “Beyond Growth Conference” (European Parliament, Brussels, May 2023) from a grassroots and local government perspective The event is ECOLISE’s main policy […]
07 Nov
How are European Cities transitioning to fossil fuel free buildings – Webinar
Join us and Eurocities for a members-only webinar on November 7 from 10:00 to 12:00 on the topic of Gas phase out in the building sector: how are European Cities transitioning to fossil fuel free buildings?
09 Nov
15th Citizens’ Energy Forum
The 15th Citizens’ Energy Forum will focus on middle and low income consumers and on solutions that they can access or put in place. Active […]
10 Nov
Final conference of the Energy Communities Repository
Registration is open! The Energy Communities Repository (ECR) project is organising its final conference, which will be joint with the Rural Energy Community Advisory Hub […]
15 Nov
Policy Dialogue: from traditional subsidies to innovative financing
We are bringing together public authorities and municipal energy agencies with representatives of EU institutions and private investors to talk about cities’ priorities, needs, and […]
23 Nov
Webinar and Q&A: Legal frameworks, drivers and barriers for energy communities
Are you looking for an overview of how EU Member States have developed the energy community provisions into their national legal frameworks? Would you like to learn […]
23 Nov
Accelerating permitting, staffing, and skilling in solar cities and regions webinar
The EU has recently agreed on reaching a 42.5% + 2.5% renewables share in final energy consumption by 2030, almost doubling its current deployment. While […]
24 Nov
How to mobilise towards the phasing-out of fossil fuels in buildings?
This DecarbCityPipes2050 webinar will discuss planning instruments that can help municipalities to accelerate the implementation of their decarbonisation strategies and engage with a plurality of stakeholders.
December 2023
05 Dec
Webinar: Mobilising investments for energy communities
Procuring financing for your community project is a key step to turning your ideas into a reality – and it remains an important challenge for […]
06 Dec
What’s EUp : new European heating and cooling legislation impacting local and regional authorities
Join us on the 6th of December to our workshop organised in the framework of REDI4HEAT project!
11 Dec
Planification locale thermique – une nouvelle obligation européenne, quid des expériences françaises et allemandes.
La planification du chauffage et du refroidissement au niveau local devient une obligation européenne avec la nouvelle directive efficacité énergétique publiée en octobre 2023, pour […]
13 Dec
Webinar: The role of local strategic heat planning to accelerate Poland’s heating transition
Join us online for a webinar, organised by KAPE, Forum Energii and Energy Cities, on the role of local strategic heat planning to accelerate Poland's heating transition!
February 2024
06 Feb
EU Peers: trans-national Community winter meeting
Integrated Home Renovation Services: How to set up an attractive service package? About the event With the new year has come the right moment for […]
15 Feb
Supporting Croatian Cities in reaching climate neutrality
The NetZeroCities project supports the EU Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030.” It aims at offering support to the 112 Mission Cities selected, […]
28 Feb
PROSPECT+ replication webinar on innovative financing
There are many innovative financing instruments public authorities can use to speed up their energy transition. Because choosing the right option may be challenging at […]
29 Feb
CLIMAWEBINARS: Climate Neutrality, City Contracts and pilot solutions
The first webinar of the CLIMABOROUGH WEBINAR SERIES initiative will be the occasion to discuss: In which way do cities applying for the 100 “Climate […]
March 2024
07 Mar
For Sustainable Food
With the aim of reducing environmental impacts while addressing societal demands for safe, nutritious and affordable meat and dairy products, PATHWAYS is about identifying and increasing sustainable practices along […]
11 - 13 Mar
Open Food Conference
After four years of the Farm to Fork Strategy, the introduction of Flanders’ Food Strategy and countless other initiatives, it’s time to take stock of […]
15 Mar
Conference for Mayors “Translating the EU Green Deal into local action”
Conference for Mayors "Translating the EU Green Deal into local action" in 15 March 2024 in Brussels
18 Mar
TANDEM Webinaire ” Les approches participatives de la rénovation des logements sociaux et abordables”
La « vague de rénovations » de l’UE a instauré en 2020 des objectifs ambitieux en termes de rénovation. La rénovation est un enjeu énergétique, […]
18 - 19 Mar
European Summit of Regions and Cities
Get ready for the European Summit of Regions and Cities! Join us in the largest European gathering of local and regional representatives: the European Summit […]
19 Mar
Webinar: Power Purchase Agreements – How cities go about them
Do you work for a local government? Are you looking into possible ways of procuring renewable energy for your municipality? Join us online on 19th […]
21 - 22 Mar
EU City Lab on Changing Habits for a Healthy and Sustainable Food System
The EU City Lab on Local Food Systems #1 will take place in Mouans-Sartoux, France, on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 March 2024. It is […]
27 Mar
Let’s talk NECPs: Assessing plans and exploring barriers in H&C implementation
The imminent threat of climate change, together with the loss of ecosystems and biodiversity and the mounting cost of living crisis due to escalating fossil […]
April 2024
03 - 04 Apr
Digital platforms mobility workshop
On the 3rd and 4th of April 2024, a workshop on digital platforms mobility will be held in the city of Čačak, Serbia. The event, […]
10 - 11 Apr
Resource efficiency, sufficiency and circular economy workshop
On the 10th and 11th of April 2024, a workshop on resource efficiency, sufficiency and circularity will be held in the city of Grenoble, France. […]
10 - 11 Apr
Energy communities workshop
On the 10th and 11th of April 2024, a workshop on energy communities will be held in the city of Arnhem, The Netherlands. The event, […]
10 - 12 Apr
DUT Conference 2024
Join DUT in Brussels 10-12 April 2024, as they bring together urban leaders, practitioners, researchers, investors, and visionaries at the forefront of sustainable urban transition. […]
11 Apr
SERAFIN Network’s Day of Discussions – 11 April 2024 in Paris
The SERAFIN network invites you to take part in debates on French and European public policies, local initiatives fostering ambitious and affordable energy renovation for […]
16 Apr
EU Sparks for Climate: European Citizens Hackathon Championship.
Details Information about the webinar EU Sparks is a project supported by the European Commission aimed at implementing the first European Citizens Hackathon Championship. This initiative […]
17 - 18 Apr
Mobility communities workshop
On the 17th and 18th of April 2024, a workshop on mobility communities will be held in the city of Porto, Portugal. The event, is […]
18 Apr
CLIMAWEBINARS: Mobilizing Communities of practices. Energy and mobility.
This is the second webinar of the CLIMABOROUGH WEBINAR SERIES initiative. It will be the occasion to discuss: How the engagement of individuals, groups and […]
23 - 24 Apr
Local climate strategies workshop
On the 23rd and 24th of April 2024, a workshop on local climate strategies will be held in the city of Valencia, Spain. The event, […]
23 Apr
Energy Communities, Inclusive and Solidary Tools against Energy Poverty
As part of the new INTERREG project for North-West Europe “SCEPA”, the City of Liège is pleased to organize a conference entitled: Citizens Energy Communities, […]
May 2024
07 - 08 May
Fossil-free heating and cooling workshop
On the 7th and 8th of May 2024, a workshop on fossil-free heating and cooling will be held in the city of Rijeka, Croatia. The […]
14 May
EU Peers Transnational Community Spring Meeting: How to engage residents and homeowners of multifamily buildings
Do you thrive on exchanging ideas and solutions with like-minded professionals from across Europe? If so, mark your calendars for the upcoming Transnational Community Spring […]
14 May
Funding Opportunities: Information Session
For our members only: learn more about these funding opportunities.
16 May
CLIMAWEBINARS: Connecting the dots of circularity
This third webinar of the CLIMABOROUGH WEBINAR SERIES initiative will be the occasion to discuss: Shifting from waste to circular economy is a crucial step […]
22 May
What’s EUp ? Recent EU legislation update on buildings decarbonisation
The clock is ticking before the next European elections and the first quarter of 2024 was an incredibly busy period for the European institutions…and for […]
27 - 29 May
Funding opportunities: Matchmaking sessions
For our members only: submit your project idea and meet potential partners.
June 2024
05 - 06 Jun
No net land take trajectories: policies and practices across Europe
Join us for the ESPON Seminar on “No Net Land Take trajectories: policies and practices across Europe”, an event specifically dedicated to addressing topical policy debates surrounding […]
11 Jun
First Summit of the European Community for Integrated Home Renovation Services
This is the event we all have been waiting for! 1st Summit of the European Community for Integrated Home Renovation Services. Hundreds of one-stop shops […]
25 - 28 Jun
Valencia Cities Climate Week
The city of Valencia has the pleasure of hosting Valencia Cities Climate Week, a far-reaching event that will encompass the celebration of three main gatherings: […]
25 Jun
Empowering cities for climate action: Join EUCityCalc’s Final Conference in Valencia!
On 25 June, the project shares its cities’ experiences and insights to design a clear path toward climate neutrality To conclude these three exciting years, […]
26 - 27 Jun
Annual Forum of Energy Cities
The city of Valencia earned the European Green Capital 2024 title thanks to its constant commitment in a fair and inclusive green transition. In 2024, […]
September 2024
10 - 12 Sep
The European Energy Transition Conference
Due to the climate emergency, the European Union and several political entities have included in their legislation an objective of carbon neutrality by 2050. Because […]
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