Economic models

To meet their ambitious climate objectives, such as becoming climate neutral, several cities are developing new tools like local agencies to bring together and transform […]

So far, the EU institutions tried to overcome several crisis without seriously considering a critical lever at its disposal: managing Europe’s resource use. Faced with […]

Apply to this learning programme which also offers some community energy skills building. It is tailored to enhance local and regional actions in the field of energy efficiency of public and private buildings, public lighting, transport, and cross-sectoral actions such as local energy production.

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 […]

Calvino’s invisible city of Olinda grows in concentric circles. You need a magnifying glass to appreciate all the features of this always-renewing city. The old […]

We are almost in November, the new season is knocking at our door and it hardly only brings snow, it comes with its doses of […]

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. 

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.