Resource-wise & socially just local economies

Rethinking social & economic models based on local resources regeneration, ensuring societal solidarity & equity.

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 coordinators

Thibaut Maraquin
Thibaut Maraquin
Project Management & Overall Coordination

About the hub

Are you looking for ways to translate the concept of sufficiency at local level? To lead initiatives that respect planetary boundaries and ensure social justice? Are you wondering what local governments can do to foster changes in consumption as well as production patterns?

Then the Resource-wise & socially just local economies Hub is for you!

Through alternatives and new narratives, we will inspire cities to rethink local social and economic models based on local resources regeneration, while ensuring societal solidarity and equity.

Discover our learning offer!

Upcoming events All events

29 Oct

webinar
Online matchmaking session

Exclusive to our members The session will start with information sharing from Energy Cities, including updates and upcoming opportunities, followed by breakout rooms for deeper […]

30 Oct

From grassroot to mainstream: Navigating Geographical Challenges in Grassroots Scaling

Learn why supporting grassroots initiatives is a powerful policy tool driving social innovation and contributing to transitions. By fostering citizen participation and understanding multi-scalar interdependencies, […]

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Advocacy
Everything cities want to know about the next EU budget in one Q&A

Everything cities want to know about the next EU budget in one Q&A

Answering all of local authorities questions on the EU's next Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF)

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

21/10/2025

Energy Cities put together a Q&A with the most frequent questions from local authorities about the 2028-2034 Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF).
News
Learn while experiencing the change in person!

Learn while experiencing the change in person!

From Guimãraes to Vilnius, join the 5 SPARKLE Schools to manage governance, fossil-free districts, community energy, sustainable food and resource-wise economies topics

Decarbonisation
Climate neutrality
Citizen engagement
Learning programme
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

17/10/2025

How to gain practical knowledge and have access to game-changing tools that are able to accelerate your municipality’s transition towards climate neutrality? Working with cities […]
News
The city of Križevci (HR) wins a New European Bauhaus Prize for transforming a former military dormitory into a housing cooperative

The city of Križevci (HR) wins a New European Bauhaus Prize for transforming a former military dormitory into a housing cooperative

This prize demonstrates how sufficiency measures can help cities like Križevci achieve their energy and climate goals.

Sufficiency
Fair economies

14/10/2025

This prize celebrates sustainable and inclusive projects and will support Križevci in advancing its energy and climate goals.
News
Grafting Cities 2026: nurturing the cities’ roots for a resilient future

Grafting Cities 2026: nurturing the cities’ roots for a resilient future

Join us on 28, 29 and 30 April 2026 in Guimaraes, Portugal

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

07/10/2025

As every year, we are proud to invite our members to share best practices from across Europe in our five key areas: local governance, fossil-free cities, community energy, food systems, and fair economies.
News
Assen wins the European Green Leaf Award 2027

Assen wins the European Green Leaf Award 2027

The Dutch city is leading the way in sustainability, climate adaptation, and healthy urban living initiatives

Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Fair economies

07/10/2025

Energy Cities member Assen has been received this recognition thanks to its commitments to advance in the green transition

Projects All projects

Energy Behaviour Forum

Energy Behaviour Forum

Forum for Local Action on Energy Efficient Behaviour
Energy Behaviour Forum

The aim of the project is to establish a digital online platform to advance and share energy efficient behavioural practices and to support local and […]

SPARKLE

SPARKLE

Sustainable Planning And Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment
SPARKLE

SPARKLE – Sustainable Planning and Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment is a pioneering programme that will develop the capacities of over 600 Local and Regional Authorities […]

FEEL

FEEL

Frugal cities through Energy Efficiency and Low-tech communities
FEEL

How can you do more with less? European public authorities have to meet increasing demands, but with less money. Thinking bigger, the problem is also […]

CLIMABOROUGH

CLIMABOROUGH

CLIMABOROUGH

Bridging the gap between the design and implementation of urban innovations for climate change adaptation and mitigation CLIMABOROUGH is designed to field test the ClimHub, […]