3ENCULT is calling for input from Local Governments across Europe on ways to integrate energy efficiency retrofits of historic buildings into local sustainability processes and strategies. Starting from the well established Aalborg commitments, a working group will discuss recommendations and replicability.

Signed by over 700 local governments across the world, the Aalborg commitments have been devised with the aim of clustering the implementation of sustainability at local level into 10 areas of actions. Designed to be flexible and to allow each local authority to plan for local tailor-made solutions, they aim not only to provide a framework for planning, but also for the implementation and monitoring of the action.

In addition to advocating for energy and resource efficiency, as well as for the increase of Renewable Energy sources, Aalborg commitment 5.4 calls explicitly for local authorities to ensure appropriate conservation, renovation and use/re-use of our urban cultural heritage.

The 3ENCULT working group wishes to address barriers to implementation, and explore solutions for the advancement of this target through an inclusive process of consultation and the development of a set of recommendations. A questionnaire and draft proposed indicators are available for consultation and discussion – please share your knowledge and experience!

To learn more about the process and join the working group, contact Giorgia Rambelli (ICLEI Europe): giorgia.rambelli@iclei.org.