The Smart Cities Marketplace has released its final publication, titled " From Small to Large: Best Practices for Local Sustainable Solutions ", offering a comprehensive overview of the initiative’s experience...
The Commission today published a ‘ toolbox’ to support EU countries in promoting public inclusion in renewable energy projects. The toolbox aims to guide EU countries’ authorities in involving local...
Cities and regions working to advance sustainable urban development can now apply for the latest C4T GROUNDWORK call for technical assistance, launched by the European Commission. Applications are open until...
Cities across Europe are under growing pressure to deliver ambitious climate action while maintaining public trust and democratic legitimacy. But advancing the smart and sustainable transition depends on whether city...
Through its collaboration with NetZeroCities, the Smart Cities Marketplace is supporting the City of Liepāja, Latvia, in developing an innovative renewable-energy community that will advance the city's climate-neutrality ambitions, strengthen...
What is a cross-border project in the field of renewable energy? To meet the EU decarbonisation objectives, the EU Member States committed to collectively achieving a share of renewable energy...
Following earlier collaboration with the Municipality of Kifissia, the Smart Cities Marketplace continued to support the city in progressing its mobility hub initiative from strategic planning to concrete implementation. Building...
Join this engaging webinar where the newly published E‑Scooter & Bike Share Urban Usage Focus Group Report will be presented, developed within the framework of the Smart Cities Marketplace. This...
Mobility Management Plans (MMPs) and Mobility Management Measures (MMMs) are strategies designed to encourage more sustainable travel choices, such as walking, cycling, public transport, shared mobility and other sustainable transport...
The Smart Cities Marketplace concluded its collaboration with the Municipality of Arteixo (Spain), supporting the city in developing a concrete roadmap towards cleaner, more efficient and better connected urban mobility...
European Sustainable Energy Week, Brussels, Belgium (9-11 June) The Smart Cities Marketplace participated in this year's Energy Fair during EUSEW 2026 with a shared stand. The stand, titled “Shaping sustainable...
The Municipality of Almada, Portugal, has completed its tailored technical assistance under the Smart Cities Marketplace, marking an important step towards a more structured and effective approach to renewable energy...
The Municipality of Vihti, Finland, has completed its tailored technical assistance under the Smart Cities Marketplace, marking an important step towards a more structured and effective approach to energy efficiency...
This white paper, developed by the Smart Cities Marketplace Energy Management for Energy Communities Focus Group , explores the pivotal role of energy communities and smart grids in accelerating the...
From 27–29 May 2026, the Cities Mission Conference in Torino brought together city stakeholders, innovation actors and community representatives to exchange insights and strengthen collaboration around climate-neutral urban development. The...
The Smart Cities Marketplace is supporting the Municipality of Kortrijk in Belgium in advancing a flagship clean energy project through its tailored technical assistance offer. Selected through the March 2026...
The Smart Cities Marketplace is supporting the City of Leuven and the Flemish public transport operator De Lijn in advancing an innovative project on automated public transport through its tailored...
The Smart Cities Marketplace, together with the Covenant of Mayors, hosted the session “Rethinking the role of SECAP: from planning to investments” during the Clean Energy Transition Investment Forum 2026...
The European Commission’s AccelerateEU Communication, adopted in April 2026, sets out a framework to strengthen Europe’s energy resilience in response to rising energy prices and geopolitical pressures. It prioritises the...
The Citizen‑led renovation (CLR) Practice‑oriented handbook has been published as a comprehensive, hands‑on resource to support communities, local authorities and practitioners engaged in community‑driven building renovation projects across Europe. Building...
