Sainte-Foy-la-Grande et ses environs, la commune de Bègles, le sud de la Gironde (autour de Captieux) et le quartier défavorisé de la Benauge et de Bordeaux Nord à Bordeaux sont les quatre territoires inclus dans l'expérimentation de la Sécurité sociale de l’alimentation (SSA). Une initiative orchestrée par le département de la Gironde, la ville de Bordeaux et le collectif associatif Acclimat’action(Lien sortant, nouvelle fenêtre). Avant son déploiement, une gestation de deux ans, destinée à un « prototypage » du dispositif, a été nécessaire : dans chacun des quatre territoires concernés, une caisse locale de l’alimentation a vu le jour. Elle réunit des habitants et des chercheurs, qui ont conçu collectivement les modalités de cette sécurité sociale de l’alimentation. L’expérimentation a démarré en avril 2024, pour une durée d’un an.

Alors que l'Europe a les yeux rivés sur la panne géante qui a frappé la péninsule ibérique lundi 28 avril - certains accusant au passage les énergies renouvelables sans éléments fondés - en France, le gouvernement a acté un nouveau report de la Programmation pluriannuelle de l'énergie (PPE). Ce texte pourrait en outre marquer un recul de notre ambition climatique.

Croatia has earmarked EUR 25 million for households at risk of energy poverty. They will use the funds for the energy renovation.

The subsidies for households at risk of energy poverty are part of a EUR 652 million package for 2025 launched by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition and the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund (EPEEF or FZOEU). The incentives will be used for renewable energy sources, decarbonization of the district heating system and road traffic, and waste management.

In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sean looks into how housing can be made simultaneously more affordable and sustainable, plus David brings you the latest data centre demand predictions

Stay informed on the global energy transition with FORESIGHT Climate & Energy. Get expert insights and the big picture of decarbonisation in just 15 minutes a day - hands-free and easy to fit into your daily routine.

Sluggish action on the climate crisis is inspiring communities to take charge of their own renewable energy, bringing benefits beyond lower bills. Can a new government bill supercharge the sector?

« Beaucoup de jeunes de Pornichet sont obligés de quitter leur ville pour trouver à se loger parfois à 30 ou 40 kilomètres plus loin », se désole le maire Jean-Claude Pelleteur. La ville fait face à la hausse constante des prix du foncier et à sa raréfaction depuis la crise sanitaire du Covid. En moyenne, le prix au mètre carré d’un appartement se situe à 6 000 euros et celui des terrains entre 700 et 1 000 euros. « Impossible dans ces conditions, même pour les ménages avec de bonnes situations professionnelles, d’accéder à la propriété sans une aide extérieure », constate encore le maire. C’est pourquoi la commune de 12 500 habitants a fait le choix de se lancer dans le bail réel et solidaire.

Un programme pour le climat Ce programme européen, piloté par la Région Centre-Val de Loire avec l’ADEME, Énergie Partagée, Enedis, GRDF et Rescoop a permis la création d’une cinquantaine de collectifs citoyens dans la région. Structurée autour d’ateliers ouverts à tous, qui ont réuni 990 personnes entre 2022 et 2024, cette initiative combine échanges collaboratifs […]

The Edible Streets: How-To Guide by Oxford Brookes University, School of Architecture, is a practical resource for transforming urban spaces into thriving, food-producing areas. Developed in collaboration with Oxfordshire County Council Public Health, it provides step-by-step guidance on integrating edible plants into streetscapes to enhance biodiversity, well-being, and community connections.

Europe’s transition to a clean energy system requires unprecedented investment, but today’s financing tools fail to unlock the full potential of citizen-led energy initiatives. Energy communities can mobilise billions of euros in renewable energy investments, yet their potential remains untapped due to complex state aid rules, inaccessible funding mechanisms, and burdensome regulations.

Rolling out strategic net-zero technologies like heat pumps and geothermal energy will help Europe cut its over-reliance on gas imports from overseas, argue Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, a member of the European Parliament, and Mohamed Ridouani, Mayor of Leuven.
The shifting tides of geopolitics have once again exposed Europe’s vulnerability: outsized reliance on imported gas. In 2023, the European Union’s gas import dependency stood at a staggering 90%, leaving households and businesses exposed to price volatility.

The transition of Europe’s building stock is not just an environmental necessity, but also a social and an economic imperative. Our research in Denmark and Poland shows that delivering homes that are both affordable and sustainable is feasible. The EU, governments and public banks have the opportunity to turn this momentum into a real solution for the housing crisis.

In this episode, Nicola speaks to narrative strategist Ruth Taylor of the Common Cause Foundation about the ways in which adverts shape our priorities and attitudes to social and environmental issues through appealing to certain cultural values. Ruth offers her take on adverts from Pepsi, Volvo and Apple which seem to appeal to intrinsic values like social unity or caring for nature, but may actually end up undermining these values. Finally, Ruth shares her thoughts on how the advertising industry needs to change in order to genuinely play a positive role.

Few countries in Europe have experienced the destructive effects of climate change like Spain. Aitor Zulueta from Vitoria-Gasteiz in northern Spain joins the Urban Report to discuss the city's efforts to adapt to increasingly extreme weather and the importance of acting rapidly to cut emissions

Storms and flooding across Europe last year affected a total of 413,000 people, led to the loss of at least 335 lives and are estimated to have cost at least €18 billion in damages.
Last year was the hottest year on record for Europe, with record-high annual temperatures in almost half of the continent.
The latest European State of the Climate report from the EU’s Copernicus service (C3S) shows that 45 per cent of days were much warmer than average, and 12 per cent were the warmest on record.

In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam and Dave look into how the Nordic nations are leading the way in the energy transition, plus Greece plans something big for its coal regions

While major cities face severe housing shortages, Europe also has a vacant property problem. In 2011, an estimated 38 million homes stood empty across the continent. While there are no more up-to-date numbers, it's likely to be still true: OECD data from 2021 revealed that over 10% of homes in Hungary, Cyprus, Slovenia, and Finland are vacant. As of May 2022, two million apartments in Germany were empty. This is especially the case in rural areas, like in Italy and Spain, where entire villages are deserted as people move from the countryside to larger urban areas.