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22 Sep - 26 Sep

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Parco Dora, Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy

Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2022

Terra Madre-Salone del Gusto, since 1996, gathers thousands of people (small scale producers, cooks, civil society organisations, local, regional and national governments representatives, youth organisations, activists […]

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Public food procurement: a game changer in the food systems transition

Public food procurement: a game changer in the food systems transition

Main takeaways from the Eating City Summer Campus, joined by Energy Cities and Energy Cities' members.

Sustainable food systems
Food systems

27/07/2022

Public food procurement plays a crucial role in the transition towards sustainable food systems, having an impact both on production and consumption patterns. Public food procurement holds a transformative […]
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How can cities future proof food systems?

How can cities future proof food systems?

We believe in the crucial role of cities in food systems transformation

Sustainable food systems
Food systems

23/06/2022

The webinar “How can cities future-proof food systems?” was the occasion to launch the Energy Cities Hub “Future-proof food systems and land policies” aiming at […]
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Food systems transition: is it really possible?

Food systems transition: is it really possible?

Sustainable food systems are needed, now more than ever. Discover the main takeaways from our annual forum.

Participative governance
Sustainable food systems
Food systems

24/05/2022

Energy Cities’ 2022 Forum in Brussels gathered experts, civil society organizations, international networks, and local governments around the same table, providing food for thought and […]
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Building sustainable, future-proof food systems

Building sustainable, future-proof food systems

Exploring ways and strategies to accelerate the transition towards sustainable and resilient food systems.

Tools & Capacity building
Sustainable food systems
Food systems

29/04/2022

Empowering local players, making wise use of our resources and living within our planet’s boundaries requires sound, democratic decision-making processes.   We, at Energy Cities, are […]
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Liberating Ties*

Liberating Ties*

Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet

Participative governance
Cooperation
Lifestyle & Behaviour
Sustainable food systems
Local governance

17/03/2022

Our Ukrainian members are going through living hell. The Mayors have become Generals organising civil defence and running essential public services, when they can. Their […]
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Will there be cucumbers at Christmas?

Will there be cucumbers at Christmas?

Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet

Finance & Divest
Lifestyle & Behaviour
Sustainable food systems
Fair economies

14/10/2021

This question illustrates how dependent our economy is on fossil fuels, especially gas. Greenhouses in the Netherlands use a lot of gas, as well as […]
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Tartu gets ready to become European Capital of Culture 2024

Tartu gets ready to become European Capital of Culture 2024

Main avenue goes car-free to host cultural operators over the summer

Lifestyle & Behaviour
Sustainable food systems
Food systems

08/09/2021

The City of Tartu in Estonia closed one of its roads to promote Tartu2024 as the European Capital of Culture this summer. The project was […]
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The underutilised potential of vegetable gardens to foster equality and empowerment

The underutilised potential of vegetable gardens to foster equality and empowerment

Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet

Renewables
Sustainable food systems
Food systems

22/07/2021

What better way to kick off the summer season than to watch a garden flourish? July is the beginning of the abundance of summer that […]
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Energy sufficiency, a political ghost

Energy sufficiency, a political ghost

Policy op-ed by Claire Roumet

Energy efficiency & Buildings
Renewables
Sustainable food systems
Fossil-free cities

18/05/2021

Earlier this month, I saw an original advertisement published by a large French local authority to recruit an energy sufficiency advisor. The job description refers […]
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Climate district Waldsee

Climate district Waldsee

A pilot district-approach to climate protection in Freiburg

Participative governance
Energy efficiency & Buildings
Mobility
Sustainable food systems
Community energy

07/04/2021

Our German member Freiburg recently launched a pilot project to involve the inhabitants, schools and organisations of the district of Waldsee in the fight against […]