Circular economy

How can we fulfill the Green Deal? From clean energy to circular economy; from efficient renovations to sustainable food systems, cities around Europe are designing […]

From sectoral sufficiency to generalized sufficiency Across Europe, the energy crisis has made sufficiency the order of the day. In Grenoble, a French city that […]

Energy Cities is glad to welcome a new member: Ambiente Cascais! Cascais is a charming coastal town located on the western coast of Portugal, near […]

Find inspiration in these examples of tangible targets for your city regarding circularity, inspired by citizens’ assemblies, local pacts and other projects across Europe.

As part of Energy Cities’ inspirational day in Modena, on 18th October we invited city leaders on a journey to the fictional city of Thekla […]

On October 18th, city leaders will have the chance to convene in the magical city of Thekla, a city undergoing constant construction, as it follows an ever-evolving blueprint designed by the stars in the night sky.

On October 18th, we invite you to travel with us to the fantastical city of Olinda, where new cities blossom within the existing one, constantly rejuvenating and reviving the old city. 

Local governments are on the frontline of the ecological transition and need to set ambitious targets. Citizens’ Assemblies can support them in this process. A […]

Radical transformation of our cities is needed. For that, it’s essential that we stretch our imagination and sometimes start from a completely new perspective. That’s why, for this year’s inspirational day at our annual Forum, we are inviting you on a journey from the very real city of Modena to the very unreal “invisible cities” from Italo Calvino’s novel.

Circular economy is becoming more and more popular in Europe, with cities and countries (like Finland) adopting roadmaps. The circular economy has the merit of […]