Citizen-led Renovations: The natural way to Build Better Lives
Written by Felix Kriedemann, Project Manager at REScoop.eu Life is difficult Life, be it in society or in nature is full of trials and tribulations; from simple needs such as birds foraging for food, to more complex ones such as trying to renovate your home, living beings face hurdles around every corner; One of such […]
How European cities are using one-stop shops to tackle energy poverty
Written by Anna Iafisco, Policy Advisor on Housing and Just Transition at Eurocities Energy poverty remains a significant issue across Europe, affecting vulnerable populations such as low-income households, the elderly, and single-parent families. In 2022, 42 million people—9.3% of EU citizens—were unable to keep their homes adequately warm. Additionally, up to 19% of European households […]
The “Warm Home for Everyone” Campaign: Raising Awareness About Energy Poverty in Portugal
Written by Islene Façanha, Project & Policy Officer at ZERO Portugal Energy poverty is a significant issue in Portugal and across Europe, affecting many households and presenting substantial challenges to both well-being and sustainability. The “Casa Quente Para Toda a Gente” (Warm Home for Everyone) campaign, launched by the environmental organization ZERO in 2022, aims […]
Balancing act: the role of sufficiency in ensuring both fair housing and sustainability in Europe’s just transition
Written by Laetitia Aumont, Policy Officer for Circular and Carbon Neutral Built Environment at the European Environmental Bureau. Affordable housing is a top priority for the new Commission, as highlighted by Ursula von der Leyen in her Political Guidelines and with the introduction of the EU’s first energy and housing commissioner. This crucial step to […]