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

Kinga Kovacs
Kinga Kovacs
Project Management & Overall Coordination
Thibaut Maraquin
Thibaut Maraquin
Project Management

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.

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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News
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.
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How the EU can help cities reduce ads

How the EU can help cities reduce ads

European cities are taking action to regulate citizens’ exposure to ads, but they need clear and harmonised regulations to support their efforts

Urban planning & Vision
European policies
Energy savings
Sufficiency
Fair economies

05/09/2024

Can we regulate advertising at the EU level? What is the current state of affairs? As more and more European cities feel the need to […]
News
Ads-free streets: let’s give public space back to citizens

Ads-free streets: let’s give public space back to citizens

Vice-President Philippe Guelpa-Bonaro shares with us Lyon Métropole’s experience in reducing advertising

Urban planning & Vision
Quality of life
Decarbonisation
Climate neutrality
Local governments
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Fair economies

27/08/2024

If we have regulations for tobacco and alcohol ads, why don’t we have one to limit the promotion of fossil fuel products and services? Why […]
News
We are energy addicts who need rehab

We are energy addicts who need rehab

During “Resource-wise cities: Rethinking our need”, Heidelberg, Lyon, Riga, and Vitoria-Gasteiz explored the necessity to consume less and shared inspiring sufficiency best practices

Urban planning & Vision
Lifestyle & Behaviour
Quality of life
Climate neutrality
Citizen engagement
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Fair economies

22/07/2024

Planet Earth is begging us to respect its boundaries. Some cities are already running out of water, even in wintertime. Energy prices have soared. Urban […]

Projects All projects

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 […]

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, […]

SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE EU

Social Sciences and Humanities for Climate, Energy aNd Transport Research Excellence
SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE is a Horizon Europe project representing the cross-European Centre of Research Excellence for Climate-Energy-Mobility Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH). The project will engage […]