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Climate Change Mitigation Resilience Sustainable Energy Systems Advocacy

24 July 2019

The European Commission’s Platform to support coal regions in transition

Coal is mined in 41 regions across 12 EU countries, coal activities provide jobs to more than 230,000 people, and around 24 percent of the European power generation mix is based on coal. Despite coal’s importance within Europe, it is indisputable that the future of European energy does not li...

Sustainable Energy Systems Built Environment & Culture Membership

18 July 2019

Private building renovations can help achieve climate targets

Statistically, 40 percent of energy consumption and 36 percent of emissions come from buildings. Although this has prompted energy efficiency to become one of the EU’s top priorities and led the EU to acknowledge that buildings are key to achieving its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions...

Sustainable Energy Systems

25 June 2019

New free tool launched to support local energy planning

The THERMOS project – of which ICLEI Europe is a partner – launched the latest version of the THERMOS tool at European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) this month. The tool is a free, user-friendly, state-of-the-art energy system mapping and modelling software tailored to support local a...

Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Mobility Membership

17 June 2019

New technology drives Aalborg closer to carbon neutrality

On 12 June, a unique electric bus was rolled out in ICLEI Member Aalborg (Denmark). The bus is equipped with innovative technology that allows it to be recharged in just minutes. Its so-called “super capacitator” can be recharged in only six minutes, and contributes to the vehicle being...

Climate Change Mitigation Sustainable Energy Systems

12 June 2019

Initiative to tackle urban noise and emissions open to local and regional governments

Cities, local and regional governments across the globe are at the forefront of efforts to decrease emissions across sectors. In this landscape, an ICLEI Europe partner project, EVERYWH2ERE, has launched a Regions & Cities Interest Group for pioneering authorities working to reduce urban noise a...

Sustainable Energy Systems Membership

24 May 2019

Cascais launches energy planning Training and Ambassador programmes

On 23 May, ICLEI Member Cascais (Portugal), together with partners from the THERMOS project, launched a City Interest and Ambassador Group, as well as the second edition of a capacity-building Train-the-Trainer Programme. Both initiatives aim to support a faster upgrade, refurbishment and expansion...

Climate Change Mitigation Sustainable Energy Systems Advocacy Membership

21 May 2019

ICLEI workshop to highlight how collaborative climate action is key to a sustainable future

The 2019 International Conference on Climate Action (ICAA2019) kicks off today in ICLEI Member Heidelberg (Germany). The event convenes international leaders, and includes a focus on sustainable cities and communities. Participants will discuss ways to improve coordination between levels of governme...

Sustainable Energy Systems Advocacy

20 May 2019

ICLEI Europe to present sessions and showcase initiatives at EU Sustainable Energy Week

ICLEI Europe is a partnering organisation for EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), taking place from 17-21 June. The centre point of the week is the Policy Conference, which will be held from 18-20 June in ICLEI Member Brussels (Belgium), which will focus on discussing and shaping Europe’s ener...

Sustainable Energy Systems Built Environment & Culture Governance Innovation Membership

17 May 2019

ICLEI Members to host a study trip on low-emission development strategies

From 17-24 June, ICLEI Members Helsinki (Finland), Bolgona (Italy) and Warsaw (Poland) will host a study trip on accelerating urban low-emission development strategies. The study trip will kick off in Helsinki, an ambitious capital city aiming to become carbon neutral by 2035 by bringing emissions ...

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