Future-proof food systems & land policies

Exploring ways & strategies to boost the transition towards sustainable & resilient food systems.

what are the hubs ?

We, at Energy Cities, are driven by a desire to strengthen the role and skills of local governments. The hubs are the community spaces that help us achieving our target impacts and goals by:

  • activating local leaders to deliver living spaces that are accessible to everyone
  • empowering local communities to decide on their own future
  • inspiring a learning community of cities engaged in future proofing their economies

join the hubs !

Our members are diverse cities and local organisations.
Hubs membership is totally free!

There are no conditions to join other than the ambition and the commitment to share experiences.

Register here

Hub coordinator

Marta Arosio
Marta Arosio
Community of Members (on maternity leave)

About the hub

Are you wondering how to accelerate the transition to sustainable and integrated food systems at local level? Or how can an integrated and effective urban food governance accelerate food systems transitions? Are you curious about the right instruments for cities to support alternative food initiatives and promote soil health and land regeneration? Then this Hub is for you!

Within this Hub, we will offer your city inspiration and exchange opportunities to foster cross-sectorial learning and cross-fertilise different policy areas, exploring ways and strategies to accelerate the transition towards sustainable & resilient food systems!

Upcoming events All events

20 Nov - 21 Nov

TANDEM workshop: Soils, a coveted, limited resource to be protected

Soils, a coveted, limited resource to be protected: what are the challenges for the socio-ecological transition of local authorities? In the era of climate change, […]

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Political co-production: a new Commission, a new method?

Political co-production: a new Commission, a new method?

Policy Op-ed

Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

12/09/2024

Back-to-work presentation of the 5-year programme. On 5th September, the Director General for Energy presented the European Commission’s priorities: reducing energy prices and securing supplies. […]
Advocacy
Joined up financial support from EU, national and regional funds for cities and regions are a must for achieving Europe’s social, economic and environmental objectives

Joined up financial support from EU, national and regional funds for cities and regions are a must for achieving Europe’s social, economic and environmental objectives

Letter from the Local Alliance to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen

European policies
Funding
Multilevel Governance
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

10/09/2024

The European networks of local and regional governments, bringing their expertise in energy, mobility, waste, governance and citizen engagement, have written a joint letter calling for an urgent rethink of Europe’s funding of cities and regions.
News
Citizens’ engagement for effective food strategies 

Citizens’ engagement for effective food strategies 

A TANDEM webinar explored the different approaches France and Germany are implementing to promote a more sustainable and healthier alimentation

Lifestyle & Behaviour
Sustainable food systems
Agriculture
Citizen engagement
Local governments
Food systems

04/09/2024

How can we support a short production and distribution food line?   How can we encourage fairer and healthier food consumption?  As guests of the last […]
News
Grafting Cities 2024: revealing and empowering cities and citizens

Grafting Cities 2024: revealing and empowering cities and citizens

Thanks for joining us in Valencia!

Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

01/07/2024

"What keeps me positive for the future is the vibrant cooperation system that we have in Europe" Claire Roumet, Energy Cities Executive Director. Enjoy the key takeaways from our inspiring panels, discussions, and collaborative work.
News
Grafting Cities 2024: Last opportunity to join us!

Grafting Cities 2024: Last opportunity to join us!

Registration for our annual event is closing on 14 June 2024. Register now if you haven’t already!

Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

05/06/2024

Concrete local transformations, debates and discussions with other municipalities, the future of cities… Find out what we have prepared for you for our 2024 Annual Forum.

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SPARKLE

SPARKLE

Sustainable Planning And Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment
SPARKLE

SPARKLE: Sustainable Planning and Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment is a pioneering capacity building program that will equip over 600 Local and Regional Authorities (LRA) with […]

POTEs – Ordinary Ecology Transition Pioneers

POTEs – Ordinary Ecology Transition Pioneers

Gestion de transition
POTEs – Ordinary Ecology Transition Pioneers

The POTEs concept emerged simultaneously in two French regions – Franche-Comté and Bourgogne – in 2013 during the national debate on the energy transition, following […]