🌍 Whether you're shaping the future of a small town or a large city, turning sustainability goals into real, measurable action can be daunting. That’s where SPARKLE’s new training course steps in.
This free online learning journey, Planning the Energy and Climate Transition for Cities, is designed for urban planners, civil servants, and local energy experts who are ready to go beyond ambition and start planning for real impact.
The course equips participants with hands-on tools like the IN-PLAN framework and the European City Calculator. You'll explore how to use data to guide decisions, link energy and circular economy strategies, and coordinate across departments to strengthen local planning.
And there's more: with practical case studies and interactive exercises, this isn’t just theory—it’s about building real skills for integrated local energy planning. As you complete modules, you’ll unlock certificates and even become eligible for scholarships to attend one of SPARKLE’s summer schools across Europe in 2026.
👩🏫 What you’ll gain:
- Integrated strategies aligned with local needs and EU goals
- Improved collaboration and spatial planning skills
- Tools to translate data into action
- A better approach to communication and citizen engagement
- The confidence to lead complex urban transitions
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Details
- Publication date
- 17 July 2025
- Author
- European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency