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

12 Mar

webinar
The MFF & You: negotiating with your ministries

Join us to discover what is being discussed in the different Member States, hearing testimonials from local authorities across Europe on the current negotiations in their countries. Share your ideas and gain inspiration to define your demands in your country for European funds to be channelled as effectively as possible to the local level.

31 Mar

Training
Climate budget training for local authorities

Would you like to introduce climate budgeting practices in your city, exchange with peers to build professional contacts, and boost local climate actions? Welcome to […]

28 Apr - 30 Apr

conference

Guimaraes, Portugal

Grafting cities 2026 “nurturing the cities’ roots”

Energy Cities Annual Forum is the flagship event of the organisation, and it is hosted every year by a different member. The event became the […]

28 Apr - 29 Apr

Workshop

Guimaraes, Portugal

A green transition for all: how to empower participatory governance for future-proof cities

Would you like to future-proof local governance to deliver stronger, more resilient climate strategies in your city? In the context of the SPARKLE learning programme, […]

07 May

Training
Climate budget training for local authorities

Would you like to introduce climate budgeting practices in your city, exchange with peers to build professional contacts, and boost local climate actions? Welcome to […]

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Energy Cities’ Annual Forum 2026 programme unveiled: nurturing the roots for a better future

Energy Cities’ Annual Forum 2026 programme unveiled: nurturing the roots for a better future

Discover what this new edition of Grafting Cities will offer

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

04/02/2026

The programme includes six thematic journeys and moments to connect.
News
New Year

New Year

Policy Op-ed

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

26/01/2026

The expression “new year” seems to carry more meaning than ever. Everything is new: a new world (dis)order, new risks, new democratic (im)balances, new European priorities, a new (dis)organisation of international, European, national institutions…
News
The 2026 events accelerating the path to climate neutrality

The 2026 events accelerating the path to climate neutrality

These events, organised by Energy Cities or partners, have been selected for their relevance to municipalities.

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

20/01/2026

To help municipalities navigate this key year and pursue their climate neutrality journey, here are important events not to miss.
Advocacy
What’s EUp? Urban initiatives and LIFE at stake in the proposed EU Facility

What’s EUp? Urban initiatives and LIFE at stake in the proposed EU Facility

What the proposed EU Facility means for the future of urban initiatives and the LIFE Programme

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

19/01/2026

We continue to unpack the European Commission's long-term budget (MFF) proposal. Today’s menu: the future of urban initiatives and the LIFE programme, and a new facility designed to cope with the uncertainty of our time.
Advocacy
Mobilise now to make the next EU budget work for cities and regions

Mobilise now to make the next EU budget work for cities and regions

Discover our advocacy toolkit to support your national-level efforts for a locally rooted EU budget

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

14/01/2026

The current proposal for the EU’s next long-term budget raises serious concerns for cities and regions. To help you respond, Energy Cities has developed a practical advocacy toolkit to help influence key decision-makers in your country.

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 […]