Prosumerism has the potential to drastically contribute to climate neutrality targets and to make the energy transition socially-inclusive and beneficial for all. To support this, the PROSEU project proposes a set of policy recommendations for mainstreaming prosumerism in Europe.
Urban researchers and activists launch 17 keys for sustainable just cities
A community of urban researchers and city makers recently launched 17 keys for sustainable and just cities. The keys provide practical ways for urban decision makers, administrators, activists and urban planners to tackle the twin challenges of injustice and unsustainability.
In a sustainable and just city, the economic, political and social choices which created unsustainable and unjust structures are put under the microscope.
Instrumente für kommunales Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement (Tools for local sustainability management)
Municipalities at the beginning of their path towards sustainability need field-tested instruments because they face – often for the first time – the task of adapting centralized tools such as sustainability strategies or reports to their specific needs . This publication describes how local authorities can get such processes underway without having to reinvent the wheel.
Creating sustainable and just cities through Urban Arenas
A new European research project, UrbanA - Arenas for sustainable and just cities, kicked off in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany last month.
The Urban Arenas will be co-creative spaces designed to generate convincing, specific, and actionable solutions towards sustainable cities that foster deep forms of democracy and citizen empowerment.
Over the coming three years, a series of four Urban Arenas will bring together policymakers, researchers, engaged citizens and others – collectively known...
Open Governance - Making digital tools work for cities and citizens
The experiences and lessons learned from the development of the smarticipate platform are summarised in this document in a series of 12 recommendations.