Local Solutions, Global Impact: The Role of Small and Medium Cities in Accelerating Climate Action
The event will bring experiences from the cities of Chefchaouen (Morocco), Växjö (Sweden), Lusaka (Zambia) and Mechelen (Belgium) to showcase how small and medium size cities can make a difference, what actions can be successfully upscaled but also what challenges they face and what support they need in their climate journey to advance at the same speed as the bigger cities.
Ancient cooling methods for today's climate challenges
As global temperatures rise, developers are reviving ancient, energy-efficient cooling methods like green roofs and solar chimneys, which reduce cooling costs and carbon emissions from modern air conditioning systems.
European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2025
The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2025 are open for submissions! This is your chance to showcase your outstanding contributions to cultural heritage and compete for Europe’s most prestigious awards in this field.
Let’s boost the Clean Energy Transition with energy efficiency
Don’t miss the Regio1st/Plan4CET online roundtable on good planning practices to boost the Clean Energy Transition with the Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle.
Prioritising existing buildings for people and climate
This paper identifies sufficiency measures that reduce the need for unnecessary new construction by maximising the use of existing buildings.
LIFE23-CET-Re-Energize Project
The project aims to revitalise the workforce in the heat pump sector through detailed assessment and strategic action planning.
Long-term benefits of green roofs and facades: an in-depth analysis
The study explores how green roofs and facades enhance energy efficiency by improving insulation, regulating temperatures, and reducing heat island effects, thereby promoting sustainable urban development. The paper also addresses current research gaps in the subject focusing on long-term benefits of these systems.
A first climate guide for the construction sector
CIRIA and RSK Geosciences are developing a comprehensive climate guide for the construction sector to manage climate change impacts and liabilities in land development, supported by several organizations in UK.
To green or not to green?
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is reconsidering its ESG fund naming rules set to take effect on November 21 due to industry backlash, as critics warn these rules could hinder financing for polluting companies seeking to decarbonise and delay energy transition projects essential for achieving carbon neutrality.
Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard
Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard was named '2024 Best Tall Building Worldwide' by the CTBUH for its innovative, sustainable design that integrates nature and community within a high-density urban environment.