Annual Forum 2026: “We must reconnect with one another, with our communities” 

Europe’s energy independence must be powered by local, fossil-free flexibility 

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The Energy Cities Hubs are our community spaces to activate, empower and inspire local leaders towards a climate-neutral Europe

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11 Jun - 12 Jun

Workshop

Albertville, France

Eat better, waste less, produce locally: developing sustainable food systems for resilient cities

How can cities design sustainable, local food systems that are resilient to climate change and accessible to all? Discover inspiring food system experiences and success stories […]

17 Sep - 20 Sep

conference

Armenia

MitOst Festival: Democratic Resilience in Practice: Civil Society Between Transformation and Uncertainty

The MitOst Festival 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of MitOst, and we’re proud to be organizing this year’s Festival with our partners from Armenia and […]

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Europe’s final fossil fuel crisis: an open letter to EU leaders

Europe’s final fossil fuel crisis: an open letter to EU leaders

Energy Cities joins a coalition of signatories urging European leaders to make this Europe’s last fossil fuel crisis

12/06/2026

Ahead of the European Council on 18-19 June 2026, Energy Cities has joined a broad coalition of signatories in calling on European leaders to seize this moment and make it Europe’s last fossil fuel crisis.
News
Energy as a common good: the Danish model

Energy as a common good: the Danish model

Presentation of three iconic danish energy communities: Avedøre, Skårup, and Middelgrunden

Renewables
Local energy
Community energy

09/06/2026

The energy transition is not only a technical challenge but also a social and democratic process.
News
Food is a collective security matter

Food is a collective security matter

The French expert Stéphane Linou explains how food systems have been an overlooked policy area for too long, even though they are very much interlinked with other areas, including geopolitics.

Lifestyle & Behaviour
Sustainable food systems
Quality of life
Food systems

04/06/2026

Over time, food has been confined to kitchens, recipe books, and gastronomic salons. Yet it constantly escapes these boundaries. It slips under doors, enters town […]
Media
Is your town doing enough to provide secure energy?

Is your town doing enough to provide secure energy?

Local governance
Community energy

29/05/2026

The ongoing energy crisis made one thing crystal clear: Europe needs more cheap, home-grown energy. Our wallets were hit hard because of Europe's dependence on imported fossil fuels. But who can actually drive the transition? Sometimes, the real progress happens at the local level. In mainland northern Portugal, less than an hour's drive from Porto, lies Guimarães.
News
“We believe that our One-Stop Shop can become a successful permanent municipal infrastructure for renovation.”

“We believe that our One-Stop Shop can become a successful permanent municipal infrastructure for renovation.”

Interview with Petra Šeme, Head of the Energy Management Office, City of Ljubljana

Energy efficiency & Buildings
Energy retrofitting
Fossil-free cities HUB
Fossil-free cities

01/06/2026

Ljubljana (Slovenia) is a city of around 300,000 inhabitants, with a very clear political commitment: to become climate neutral by 2030. But this goal cannot […]