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

Frédéric Boyer
Frédéric Boyer
Project Management
Sofia Corsi
Sofia Corsi
Project Management & Business Development

Upcoming events All events

08 Dec

Workshop

Académie du Climat, Place Baudoyer, Paris, France

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 […]

25 Jan

webinar
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 […]

16 Mar - 17 Mar

conference

Turin, Italy

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 […]

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Paving a smooth path for ambitious transitions in cities

Paving a smooth path for ambitious transitions in cities

Policy recommendations for the EU and National Governments to facilitate transitions at the local level

Participative governance
Climate neutrality
Local governments
Policy measures
Local governance

23/11/2022

The following policy recommendations target EU and National decision-makers, to urge a revision of legislative frameworks that reflect supporting roles for cities in transition.
News
European Solidarity is not compatible with the Energy Charter Treaty

European Solidarity is not compatible with the Energy Charter Treaty

Energy democracy
Climate neutrality
Local governance
Fossil-free cities

21/11/2022

The Energy Charter Treaty is yet another vestige of the past, one of the many intergovernmental agreements from another time… What lies behind its rather […]
News
How to build a successful team… to make your city’s transition happen

How to build a successful team… to make your city’s transition happen

You want to set up a transition team in your city but don't know where to start? Here is what you need to know.

Participative governance
Climate neutrality
Citizen engagement
Local governments
Local governance

18/11/2022

For your city's transition to be successful, it is crucial to set up a transition team that is focused on involving key people across society who are essential to reducing the city's emissions.
News
How to create local hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship

How to create local hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship

8 Cities roadmaps to regenerate their historic areas focusing on cultural heritage

Participative governance
Urban planning & Vision
Culture & leisure
Local governance
Fair economies

03/11/2022

Many cities today are confronted with the issue of abandonment and/or neglect of their historic urban areas, due to lack of financial opportunities and services. […]
Publications
Designing Participatory Processes for Just and Climate-Neutral Cities

Designing Participatory Processes for Just and Climate-Neutral Cities

Methodological Guidelines for Transition Management

Participative governance
Climate neutrality
Citizen engagement
Local governance

02/11/2022

This guide supports policy workers in (European) cities who want to design a transformative and participatory process for realising just and climate-neutral cities.

Projects All projects

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 […]

NECPlatform

NECPlatform

Strengthening Multi-Level Governance in the development of new NECPs
NECPlatform

The NECPlatform project, funded by the first LIFE-Clean Energy Transition call of 2021, aims at supporting six EU Member States (Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Portugal, and Romania) transition to climate neutrality by setting-up and managing permanent multi-level Climate and Energy Dialogue (CED) Platforms in line with Article 11 of the Energy Union Governance Regulation.

SHARED GREEN DEAL

SHARED GREEN DEAL

Social sciences & Humanities for Achieving a Responsible, Equitable and Desirable Green Deal
SHARED GREEN DEAL

Started in February 2022, SHARED GREEN DEAL brings together 22 leading organisations from across the EU including eight universities, three research institutions, eight network organisations […]