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Policy brief
Justice, Equity & Democracy Sustainable Energy Systems Socio-Cultural Transformations
Published: 2024

Sun4All Policy brief: Fleshing out energy community legislation in EU Member States for a fair energy transition

This policy brief highlights the role of national governments in fostering the development of energy communities in their territories overall, and in particular on how to support energy communities in fulfilling their potential for social cohesion.The policy brief first reviews the transposition process of the first-generation EU legislation on energy communities and key aspects of it. It then outlines the new provisions that Member states will need to adopt in the coming years as part of the se...
Letters and statements
Biodiversity & NBS Built Environment & Culture Circular Economy Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Construction Green Digital Transformation Justice, Equity & Democracy Resilience Procurement Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Mobility Socio-Cultural Transformations
Published: 2024

Local Alliance Letter to EU Leaders to stay the course on Green Deal implementation

Local Alliance, European networks of local and regional governments, representing cities and regions ranging from the smallest rural towns to the largest metropolitan capitals across all EU Member States, wish to underscore the importance of staying on course to implement the European Green Deal under this and next mandates of the European Commission. European local and regional governments have already embarked on the journey to climate neutrality and started to transform our cities and regions...
Letters and statements
Biodiversity & NBS Built Environment & Culture Circular Economy Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Construction Green Digital Transformation Justice, Equity & Democracy Resilience Procurement Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Mobility Socio-Cultural Transformations
Published: 2024

Statement from the Coalition for Higher Ambition on the EU 2040 Climate Target

ICLEI and its partners from the Coalition for Higher Ambition rallied broad support for a science-based 2040 climate target. Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s Communication on the EU Climate Target 2040 in February, members of the Coalition have prepared a joint letter calling for a science-based target of at least 90% net emission reductions to limit global temperature rise to below 1.5°C.
In the letter addressed to the Presidents of the three main institutions of...
Sustainable Energy Systems
Published: 2024

Principles of Cooling Cities

As Europe faces the growing challenges of climate change, the urgency to address rising urban temperatures is clear. Cities, home to most Europeans, are at the forefront, grappling with the urban heat island effect, extreme heatwaves, and increasing related energy consumption. To create resilient, equitable, and climate-neutral cities, we must adopt a transformative approach. This document builds on the Aalborg Conditions which is the strategic vision put out by ICLEI Europe during the 10th Euro...
Handbook / Guide
Sustainable Energy Systems
Published: 2024

KeepCool: Strategic and Sustainable Cooling Planning and Advocacy for Local Governments

Europe's climate is changing at a disturbing rate. Data from the World Meteorological Organization1 reveals the continent is warming twice as fast as the global average. This significant increase highlights the urgency of addressing climate change and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
The European Green Deal and the ambitious "Fit for 55" package highlight a crucial fact: decarbonizing the way we cool and heat our buildings is essential for a successful energy transition. Unless we ...
Construction Sustainable Energy Systems
Published: 2024

How to set-up a One-Stop-Shop in your town, city or region

With the support of partners of the EU-funded Save the Homes project, ICLEI has co-created an overview of key steps local governments should consider when exploring the establishment and operation of One-Stop-Shops (OSS) for energy renovations of private houses.
Research paper
Justice, Equity & Democracy Sustainable Energy Systems Socio-Cultural Transformations
Published: 2023

Sun4All Capacity and Training Package

The main objective of the Sun4All Capacity and Training Package is to help cities and other stakeholders to understand and address energy poverty more efficiently, ensuring fair energy transition across Europe. This document aims to ensure that Sun4All financial support scheme remains as a stable programme to tackle energy poverty and ensure vulnerable consumers participation in the energy transition in Europe. This document compiles the key information about the Sun4All approach necessary for p...
Research paper
Sustainable Energy Systems Built Environment & Culture Socio-Cultural Transformations
Published: 2023

Assessment of Building Materials in the European Residential Building Stock: An Analysis at EU27 Level

This study aims to provide accurate data and a detailed analysis of the materials available in the EU27 residential building sector.
Research paper
Sustainable Energy Systems Built Environment & Culture Socio-Cultural Transformations
Published: 2023

Assessment of Building Materials in the European Residential Building Stock: An Analysis at EU27 Level

This study provides a detailed analysis of the materials available in the EU27 residential building sector. It elaborates on the data provided by the
H2020 European projects Hotmaps and AmBIENCe, from which it quantifies a number of materials, including those used for floors, roofs, etc. in a variety of building types, in each EU27 country. The methods and data provided support BuiltHub’s mission of enabling targeted policymaking and planning of decarbonization strategies for the European bui...
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