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15/15 Mayors Energy Talk: Mechelen’s on its way for a fossil free heating
Mechelen is showing how cities can lead the heat transition. The city’s approach recently earned it the 2025 Covenant of Mayors Award, recognising its efforts to […]
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, […]
Putting food at the heart of local public debate
A collective of French NGOs shares 10 recommendations for a sustainable, high-quality alimentation for all
Food systems28/10/2025
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
Fossil-free cities27/10/2025
Is it up to cities to fight for the soul of Europe?
Local and regional governments rally to save the EU from its own problematic budget proposal
Local governance23/10/2025
How is Assen turning up the heat on affordability and sustainability?
From district heating to Energy Desks: Assen’s strategy for a greener, more sustainable city.
01/10/2025
Besançon’s decarbonisation strategy: Expanding a proven local heating network
By leveraging its historic district heating system and prioritising renewable energy, Besançon is delivering affordable, sustainable heat while combating energy poverty.
17/09/2025
From policy to real change: the local implementation of the European Green Deal
What local experiments reveal about the Green Deal, anchoring change in communities
Fair economies27/08/2025
Tackling the housing crisis for fairer, more liveable and resilient cities
5 recommendations by Energy Cities for a successful EU Affordable Housing plan
01/08/2025
Supporting democracy … without democracy!
Policy Op-ed
24/07/2025
What’s EUp: The latest news on heating and cooling
Why local ambition needs clearer frameworks and stronger support from the EU
15/07/2025
What’s EUp : New guidelines for the EPBD
Fossil fuel boilers banned, solar mandatory — what this means for your city
Community energy09/07/2025
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SPARKLE
Sustainable Planning And Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment
SPARKLE – Sustainable Planning and Resilience Knowledge Learning Environment is a pioneering programme that will develop the capacities of over 600 Local and Regional Authorities […]
REDI4HEAT
Supporting the implementation of key EU legislations on heating and cooling
Heating and cooling represent almost 50% of the EU energy demand and 80% of the energy consumption in households. Yet, it accounts for 40% of […]
SSH CENTRE EU
Social Sciences and Humanities for Climate, Energy aNd Transport Research Excellence
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 […]
NECPlatform
Strengthening multilevel governance in national energy and climate policies
The NECPlatform project, funded by the first LIFE-Clean Energy Transition call of 2021, aims at supporting six EU Member States (Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Portugal, and Romania) transition to climate neutrality by setting-up and managing permanent multilevel Climate and Energy Dialogue (CED) Platforms in line with Article 11 of the Energy Union Governance Regulation.
