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Be.SHARE Project Kick-Off Event
In the presence of a keynote speaker, European and Regional officials, urban practitioners and EU networks, you will discover more on the project, meet all […]
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, […]
When circular economy meets local climate strategies
How can the circular economy help your city achieve its local climate goals? In the context of the SPARKLE learning programme, join us in Tuscany […]
Decarbonising buildings and energy districts for the benefit of all: how cities can drive the change
How can cities turn ambition into action on decarbonised buildings and districts? As a city, where do you start to become climate-neutral? Home renovation is a good […]
Euroheat & Power Congress 2026
To achieve a fossil-free heating and cooling sector, district heating and cooling networks will need to supply at least 55% of Europe’s heat demand by […]
Eat better, waste less, produce locally: developing sustainable food systems for resilient cities
How can cities design sustainable, local food systems that are resilient to climate change and accessible to all? Discover inspiring food system experiences and success stories […]
Urban planning and education – A key ingredient for cool cities
From local planning gaps to smart heat pump solutions, cities are advancing integrated approaches to cooling despite limited national support.
Fossil-free cities15/04/2026
A secure and resilient EU energy system? Local stakeholders can help!
Through fossil-free flexibility and decentralised production
09/04/2026
Industries and big investors first!
Policy Op-ed
19/03/2026
18/03/2026
“Since our services are free of charge, the funding from the region and local governments is crucial.”
Interview with Didier van Severen, General Manager of Homegrade - the One-Stop Shop of Brussels-Capital Region
03/02/2026
How can smaller municipalities punch above their weight in the energy transition ?
Interview with Mayor Charalampos Liolios and his colleague Evangelia Zisopoulou, Domokos (Greece)
Local governance29/10/2025
Zero Together: Dublin’s initiative to engage the local community in the green transition
Learn from the Irish capital and discover more inspiring cases by enrolling in "Transition Management: a process for co-creating transformative change"
Community energy
Food systems
Fair economies28/10/2025
From local energy to cleaner heat: Ivry-sur-Seine’s journey
The French city is interconnecting renewable heat networks to achieve climate neutrality by 2050
27/10/2025
Cities and regions, give your citizens a home renovation gift box.
Open a One-Stop Shop!
21/10/2025
Learn while experiencing the change in person!
From Guimãraes to Vilnius, join the 5 SPARKLE Schools to manage governance, fossil-free districts, community energy, sustainable food and resource-wise economies topics
17/10/2025
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MUSE DHC
coMmUnity-led actionS for Efficient District Heating & Cooling
The MUSE DHC project (coMmUnity-led actionS for Efficient District Heating & Cooling), funded by the LIFE programme, aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of Europe’s heating […]
Support Service for Citizen-led Renovation (CLR)
Empowering Citizen-led renovation!
Residential buildings remain among the most energy-intensive sectors, with space heating alone accounting for over 60% of household energy consumption in the European Union. Despite […]
