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Are EU countries following the “no-net-land take in 2050” recommendation?

Are EU countries following the “no-net-land take in 2050” recommendation?

Despite non-binding targets, some countries and regions are taking action to limit urban sprawling

02/05/2024

In 2011, the European Commission announced the objective of ‘no-net-land take in 2050’ as a recommendation to preserve soil, protect biodiversity, and enhance everyone’s quality […]
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One additional tree per citizen by 2030…

One additional tree per citizen by 2030…

And other tangible targets to restore your territory’s biodiversity

06/11/2023

A few examples of tangible targets for your city related to biodiversity, inspired by citizen assemblies, local pacts, and other projects across Europe.
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Travel to Olinda, where cities grow within the city

Travel to Olinda, where cities grow within the city

As part of Energy Cities’ inspirational day in Modena, we invite you to journey to the fictional city of Olinda to explore the potential of urban regeneration and beyond.

18/09/2023

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. 
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Energy Cities calls on MEPs to support Nature Restoration Law to safeguard cities

Energy Cities calls on MEPs to support Nature Restoration Law to safeguard cities

Nature Restoration isn't just about keeping cities habitable, it's about protecting them, and their citizens, from climate-induced natural disasters

10/07/2023

The European Commission’s proposal for a Nature Restoration Law is a key piece of legislation for cities for two reasons: 1) Increasing tree canopies, biodiversity […]
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Grafting cities: Cultivating our common future

Grafting cities: Cultivating our common future

Join Energy Cities Annual Conference in Modena!

05/04/2023

Energy Cities will organize its annual conference in the city of Modena, in the framework of the Bio-architecture week, together with the city of Modena, the Energy […]
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Understanding, planning and combating urban heat islands

Understanding, planning and combating urban heat islands

Cities are adapting to climate conditions and taking action to bring down local temperatures.

09/06/2021

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, […]
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Economy: turn the line into a circle

Economy: turn the line into a circle

What the cities already do!

13/04/2021

“The circular economy is a model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long […]

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SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE EU

Social Sciences and Humanities for Climate, Energy aNd Transport Research Excellence
SSH CENTRE EU

SSH CENTRE is a Horizon Europe project representing the cross-European Centre of Research Excellence for Climate-Energy-Mobility Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH). The project will engage […]