Resources
From case studies to methodologies and tools, learn from other cities’ experience.
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Energy Transition Without Subsidies: Why Local Authorities Struggle with Innovative Financing
A new report published under the PROSPECT+ project, ‘Energy Transition Without Subsidies: Why Local Authorities Struggle with Innovative Financing’, reveals the deep challenges municipalities face and provides concrete, realistic recommendations to national and EU-level decision-makers.
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Innovative finance methods
When subsidies aren’t enough for local governments to fund all their ambitions, there are several attractive alternatives that come in the form of innovative finance, from green bonds to crowdfunding. Below is a brief overview of each method we explored, explaining what the method is, how it works, as well as the advantages, targeted sectors, and an example for each.
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New Urban Waste Water Directive
Three out of five wastewater operators are public companies owned by public authorities. The new Urban Waste Water Directive needs their input to achieve its ambitions.
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The past, present and future of culture and heritage
A new publication will bring you insights into present challenges and future trends in cultural heritage – and great examples of how cities around Europe are approaching them.
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Finance your sustainable energy project
Budgets may be shrinking, but cities’ sustainable energy ambitions are not. Luckily, we have shortcuts to innovative finance.
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Inspiring stories on cultural heritage
From fortresses that rise like a phoenix from the ashes, to walls that whisper secrets of the past – this isn’t a new Harry Potter novel, it’s a collection of best practices on cultural heritage in the EU’s cities and regions.
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Making digital opportunities work for people and the public good
Over the past 20 years, the digital transformation has, in some respects, shaped our daily activity beyond recognition. Ahead of the announced Digital Services Act of the European Commission, Eurocities shares several recommendations on how to make digital opportunities work better for people and the public good.
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