Future-proof local governance

Setting up long-term local partnerships & trying out new participatory processes to transform local ecosystems.

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

Julien Joubert
Julien Joubert
Project Management

About the hub

Are you wondering if your municipal governance is fit for delivering climate neutrality? Are you looking to advance systemic change in your municipality’s governance and to set up long-lasting structures that deliver your city’s climate strategy? Would you like to take budgetary decisions that account for your planned actions’ climate impact?  Then the Future-proof local governance Hub is for you!

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

Discover our learning offer!

Upcoming events All events

16 Oct

conference

European Parliament, Rue Wiertz, Bruxelles, Belgium

EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025 

At a time of mounting geopolitical challenges and accelerating climate risks, the role of Europe’s towns, cities, and regions has never been more vital. This […]

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European cities step up as record heatwaves highlight urgent need for climate adaptation

European cities step up as record heatwaves highlight urgent need for climate adaptation

The Covenant of Mayors' Cities Refresh campaign brings together cities in their efforts to tackle extreme heat

Resilience
Climate adaptation
Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Fair economies

22/07/2025

As extreme heat stifles Europe, people living in cities are amongst those who suffer the most. Local governments across Europe are acting faced with this threat, rethinking their cities and putting in place clear protocols to protect their populations.
Advocacy
EU budget proposals risk cutting out cities and regions

EU budget proposals risk cutting out cities and regions

The Local Alliance reacts to the EU budget structure

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

17/07/2025

The 2028-2034 MFF approach risks centralising the EU budget, weakening Cohesion Policy, and marginalising local and regional governments in the policy design and implementation. 
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Cities and towns securing Europe’s future: Join us on 16 October in Brussels

Cities and towns securing Europe’s future: Join us on 16 October in Brussels

2025 EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony to unite local and EU leaders at a critical moment for Europe

Heating & Cooling
Renewables
Energy democracy
Resilience
Decarbonisation
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Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

17/07/2025

On 16 October 2025, mayors, regional leaders, and top EU officials will gather in the European Parliament to exchange on how to shape a resilient, secure and prosperous future for Europe together.
Advocacy
We should worry that local governments are being sidelined in national Social Climate Plans

We should worry that local governments are being sidelined in national Social Climate Plans

And make sure that the next EU budget does not make the same mistake – warns the Local Alliance

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

09/07/2025

Local governments risk being left out of vital EU policies securing Europeans’ future and wellbeing. Without their involvement, Social Climate Plans – as well as the next EU budget – will fall short of their goals.
News
Learn how to lead your city’s green transition

Learn how to lead your city’s green transition

Planning the Energy and Climate Transition for Cities is a new free training aimed at upskilling public officers and professionals working in the climate and energy field

Urban planning & Vision
Emissions reduction
Quality of life
Decarbonisation
Climate neutrality
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Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

01/07/2025

A new, free training is now available on the Local Transition Learning Centre: Planning the Energy and Climate Transition for Cities. Designed for local and […]

Projects All projects

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 […]

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, […]

Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy

Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy

The world's largest movement for local climate and energy action.
Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy

After the adoption, in 2008, of the 2020 EU Climate and Energy Package, the European Commission launched the Covenant of Mayors to endorse and support the efforts deployed by local authorities in the implementation of sustainable energy policies.

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 […]