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European Green Deal at 100 days – high in ambition, but not (yet) a game changer
What's EUp March 2020
As the new EU Commission hits its 100 day benchmark, it is time to analyze how its flagship programme to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent has performed so far. The European Green Deal has already brought forth various ambitious measures, ranging from funding to governance. However, it has not yet triggered the necessary paradigm shift needed to deliver the transition.
Help build the EU’s Climate Pact
Consultation launched on how cities will form the foundation of the EU's Climate Pact
A broad consultation on the proposed Climate Pact has been launched by the European Commission. The Climate Pact is one of the strategic pillars of […]
Fearless cities and more
Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet
It is impossible for me to write this March 2020 political editorial without mentioning the coronavirus outbreak. Yes, in this age of globalisation, pandemics are […]
EU Climate Law enshrines 2050 target but misses climate proofing
Updated 2030 emissions target due in September
The EU Commission today unveiled their climate law enshrining the target of climate neutrality across the entire EU by 2050. Because it is set for […]
A little space to think
Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet
This week, my director colleagues (ICLEI Europe, Climate Alliance, CEMR, Eurocities, Fedarene), and I met with the faculty of new European Commissioners. Therefore, I would […]
30 new factsheets on the energy transition!
Zoom in on best practices in participative governance
Each city’s energy transition is different but they have one element in common: the active involvement of the local community to make their city greener […]
On the road to climate neutral cities
3 lessons from Leuven
In the city of Leuven in Belgium, over 500 public organisations, businesses and citizens united behind a roadmap towards zero-carbon emissions in 2050. In 2019, […]
Democratic public ownership: free digital course on best practices
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The online course will enable participants to learn from cities that are leading the energy transition and provide plenty of opportunities to exchange municipal power […]
The link between carving plates, the great collapse, and the Dutch city of Heerlen
Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet
Imagine my surprise at seeing a new personal development magazine with a “survivalist” editorial line instead of the usual “learn how to breathe properly and […]
Cities and Citizens Energy Forum – Save the date
Energy Cities’ 2020 Annual Conference
Aren’t you tired of sitting in a conference, listening to never-ending speeches? Are you looking for dialogues and meaningful peer-to-peer exchanges instead? If you are […]
Plymouth: citizen-led approaches to municipal retrofit
A lasting relationship built between City Council and residents
Guest author Laura Williams works for Carbon Co-op, a UK-based energy services and advocacy co-operative. Like Energy Cities, the organisation is part of the mPower […]
Cadiz joins Energy Cities’ community!
Fair energy and climate actions in the focus
The city of Cadiz in the very South of Spain joins Energy Cities network in October. This vibrant city of 117.000 inhabitants has made significant […]
