The EU-funded research project SMARTACULAR has developed a survey for city practitioners and municipal officers to map how municipalities, public authorities, and organisations conceptualise and implement context-appropriate practices in the planning, design, and regeneration of the built environment.

The Fast and Fair Renewables Award aims to recognise and celebrate wind projects that prove that the speed of energy transition goes hand-in-hand with social justice, environmental stewardship, and genuine community engagement. It is steered by the Fast and Fair renewables and grid initiative that gathers a wide variety of actors relevant to renewable projects implementation. The projects awarded will thus embody the notion that cooperation across stakeholders is needed to advance together in decarbonising the energy system whilst making it more affordable and beneficial for all.

This call aims at selecting a city to host and co-organise the 7th edition of the Cities Forum in 2027. It opens on 12 January 2026 and closes on 17 February 2026 14:00 CET.