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21 Jan

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Brussels, Belgium

Fossil-free cities: blending public and private expertise & finance to implement SECAPs

Meet and be inspired by cities that have set their public lighting, housing and district heating & cooling on a climate-neutral trajectory thanks to their […]

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From renewables to circular economy: so much to learn and debate at Energy Cities’ annual forum!

From renewables to circular economy: so much to learn and debate at Energy Cities’ annual forum!

5 journeys to weave connections between cities and citizens

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

20/11/2024

For our 2025 Annual Forum (8, 9 & 10 April 2025), we will bring participants from all over Europe to our member Besançon, a lively […]
News
Empowering cross-sectoral collaboration for more sustainable cities

Empowering cross-sectoral collaboration for more sustainable cities

A new training will build bridges between the Social Sciences & Humanities, and sustainability policy

Cooperation
Climate neutrality
Local governments
Policy measures
Education
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Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

15/11/2024

How can cities develop socially innovative solutions to advance their climate transition? A free course for researchers and policy professionals has just been released.  The […]
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How can frugality be integrated into local policies?

How can frugality be integrated into local policies?

Learning from the practices of others

Cooperation
Lifestyle & Behaviour
Quality of life
Sobriety
Fair economies

04/07/2024

Partners involved in the FEEL project met in Besançon to find out what the city is doing in terms of frugality, vegetation and energy efficiency, […]
Interviews
Energy communities are changing the mindset and could trigger a rural revival

Energy communities are changing the mindset and could trigger a rural revival

Interview with Carlo Tacconelli, CEO EnGreen

Participative governance
Renewables
Energy democracy
Cooperation
Community energy

05/03/2024

Carlo has 16 years of experience in distributed renewable energy systems in Europe and in developing countries. He shares some of that experience in this episode, with a special focus on the incredible power of energy communities. I particularly enjoyed listening to him when he talked about the potential of a rural revival.
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Forget Tinder, use The Tool: First ever asset match-making tool for cities and citizens out now

Forget Tinder, use The Tool: First ever asset match-making tool for cities and citizens out now

Centrepiece of the brand-new accreditation scheme for municipalities

Participative governance
Renewables
Energy democracy
Cooperation
Urban planning & Vision
Community energy

14/02/2024

The search for the one and only, the life-long partner, can be long and difficult. But why not having several ones and meeting them online? Don’t get us wrong: we’re talking about city-citizen partnerships. Now, there’s the LIFE LOOP matchmaking tool that can spark new connections and collaborations between municipalities and community groups.
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Do you FEEL post-growth scarcity?  

Do you FEEL post-growth scarcity?  

A study visit in Valencia highlighted the importance of unlocking human power to respect planetary boundaries

Cooperation
Urban planning & Vision
Resilience
Quality of life
Citizen engagement
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Fair economies

29/11/2023

On November 7-8, 35 people from partners and stakeholders of the FEEL project, representing 8 countries, gathered in the Spanish city of Valencia to discuss […]
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Travel to Thekla, where ongoing transformation defies destruction 

Travel to Thekla, where ongoing transformation defies destruction 

As part of Energy Cities’ inspirational day in Modena, we invite our city leaders on a journey to the fictional city of Thekla to discuss the challenges and opportunities of our city’s tomorrow

Participative governance
Cooperation
Urban planning & Vision
Climate neutrality
Citizen engagement
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Local governance
Fossil-free cities
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies

09/10/2023

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.
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Fostering urban regeneration for a more people-centered society

Fostering urban regeneration for a more people-centered society

Join our sessions in Modena for insights on how to bring abandoned urban areas back to life and give public space back to citizens

Finance & Divest
Cooperation
Urban planning & Vision
Resilience
Quality of life
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Fair economies

14/08/2023

Join our sessions in Modena for insights on how to bring abandoned urban areas back to life and give public space back to citizens
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Let’s shape urban food policies for a future-proof society!

Let’s shape urban food policies for a future-proof society!

Join our sessions in Modena for insights on how to make the food system more sustainable and resilient

Cooperation
Lifestyle & Behaviour
Sustainable food systems
Resilience
Quality of life
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Food systems

09/08/2023

Join our sessions in Modena for insights on how to make the food system more sustainable and resilient
News
NetZeroCities – Open call for Twin Cities to Accelerate Climate Neutrality

NetZeroCities – Open call for Twin Cities to Accelerate Climate Neutrality

A tailored learning program for knowledge transfer & replicate solutions

Tools & Capacity building
Cooperation
Decarbonisation
Climate neutrality
Fossil-free cities

05/05/2023

A new Twinning Programme is poised to support cities in getting to climate neutrality – one that will team cities up according to shared challenges, […]

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FEEL

FEEL

Frugal cities through Energy Efficiency and Low-tech communities
FEEL

How can you do more with less? European public authorities have to meet increasing demands, but with less money. Thinking bigger, the problem is also […]

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.

PROSPECT+

PROSPECT+

Capacity building for cities and regions - from learning to action!
PROSPECT+

A capacity-building programme on innovative financing, by and for EU cities and regions

HUB-IN

HUB-IN

Hubs of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the Transformation of Historic Urban Areas
HUB-IN

HUB-IN promotes urban transformation and regeneration of historic urban areas (HUA) using as main catalyst the innovation and entrepreneurship, while preserving the unique identity of […]