Lifestyle & Behaviour
People love smartphones, drive diesel cars, fly to their holiday destination, eat Argentinian steak...unsustainable consumption and production patterns are widespread. Both individual and political will are needed to reverse this trend and encourage behaviours that do not harm the environment. Public authorities play an important role in incentivising lower-carbon behaviours. Energy Cities explore and promote the positivity around green lifestyle choices.
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Food at the heart of cities and families
From the Positive Food Challenge to rooftop gardening, we take a look at cities that are making food a priority
Leading the way towards sustainable food systems
From food maps to food forests, seven local initiatives to inspire you!
How to promote a sustainable approach to food and agriculture?
Namur is bringing local actors to the table!
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How compatible is the Finnish soul with citizen participation?
Suvi Holm, City of Tampere
In this episode, we speak with Suvi Holm from the Finnish city of Tampere. Suvi is CEO of the non-profit environmental company Ekofellows (Ekokumppanit Oy). Ekofellows is owned by the municipality and advises citizens and companies on energy efficient measures and renewable energy.
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Lahti Energy Choice
Supporting citizens’ choices for more energy efficient buildings
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Climate Change Challenge
A Comic Book by EUKI Project BEACON
With this book the BEACON team seeks to convey the spirit of European collaboration and exchange on climate change to a wider audience of school […]
Vision Workshop Toolbox
for Inspired Collaboration on Climate Neutrality
The ambition of the European Union (EU) to be climate neutral by 2050 is an important element of the EU’s climate policy and contribution to […]
Campaigning for Local Climate Change Mitigation
Compilation of ideas
Creative approaches to communication on local climate change initiatives can serve as a useful vehicle for cities messaging on the topic. Delivering climate friendly ideas […]
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WELLbased
Exiting energy poverty and related health problems: European pilots take action
While 10% of European citizens suffer from energy poverty and policy solutions remain scarce, six cities around Europe have decided to design urban programmes that may serve as blueprint for others.
