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Why citizens participation in climate projects is important
Interview with Kinga Kovacs
EUKI, the European Climate Initiative of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, recently interviewed our colleague Kinga Kovacs to promote the Living Streets project. […]
What I learned this summer… or “the State of the European Dis-Union”
Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet
Yesterday, 15 September, the President of the European Commission was returning to deliver the now traditional State of the Union. This year’s address highlighted the […]
For cities to achieve their decarbonisation, they need greater staff resources
Our recommendations for cities to realise their heating planning and implement decarbonisation projects
Cities’ employees are the architects of the local energy transition. The lack of human resources is currently one of the main barriers to the decarbonisation […]
Yes, cities can create their own COP21, and we tell you how!
Because we’re constantly searching to help cities advance their energy and climate transition, we have taken a closer look at the processes that a city […]
“Fit for 55” package gives increased recognition to the local level but fails to deliver systemic change
Our analysis of the European Commission's proposals
On the 14th of July, the European Commission released a mammoth legislative package made up of 13 proposals in order to be “Fit for 55”. […]
Leading the way towards sustainable food systems
From food maps to food forests, seven local initiatives to inspire you!
As you know, Energy Cities recently published its new 2030 agenda, identifying four priority systems that are closely linked to climate and energy objectives. The […]
Krizevci’s residents give their neighbourhood a makeover
Our Croatian member set up its first Living Street
For the residents of Križevci, Living Streets began on the 19th June 2021 at the bus station neighbourhood, in Petra Zrinskog Street and most of […]
Understanding, planning and combating urban heat islands
Cities are adapting to climate conditions and taking action to bring down local temperatures.
With summer approaching, we all remember the high temperatures that we have suffered in recent years. Energy Cities has tested several possible solutions: creating draught, […]
Energy Cities joins the New European Bauhaus initiative
What opportunities for cities?
The European Commission’s President Initiative the New European Bauhaus (NEB) has been on everyone’s mouth in Brussels since its launch at the end of 2020. […]
Brest prepares the ground for collaborative climate action
TOMORROW project allows cities to involve different actors in the transition
During a virtual visit to Brest (France), TOMORROW’s partners were given a overview of the many activities the Metropolitan Governement is carrying out to allow […]
Liège is undergoing a process of democratisation, relocation and decarbonisation of its food system
Local production will meet 50% of the city’s needs while fulfilling ideal ecological and social conditions
Following an initial impetus from local stakeholders and citizens active in the Cities in Transition movement, the Liège City and province have been successful for […]
Porto, more committed than ever to a fair energy transition!
The city will retrofit 3000 homes and is developing a renewable energy community to fight energy poverty.
The Portuguese city, together with its local energy agency – and Energy Cities member – AdEPorto, is living exciting moments with a new portfolio of […]
