All across Leuven, we're joining forces
For a climate neutral city

Cooking and connecting: Leuven works on healthy and affordable food

The FEAST project, coordinated in Leuven by Leuven 2030, puts a strong emphasis on social justice in this context. ‘Together with several Leuven-based organisations, we are focusing on groups that often have difficult access to healthy food,’ Marie explains. ‘That is why this year we are also starting a project on healthy food in social restaurants.’

Hal 9: an energy hub for the neighbourhood

Renovating historic buildings sustainably while preserving their character and authenticity is often a challenge. For the renovation of Hal 9, on the corner of Karel Schurmansstraat and Werkhuizenstraat, it was clear from the outset that the city of Leuven would go for a 100% fossil-free design in any case. But the city wants to take things a step further. On top of making the building itself fossil-free, the hall will be equipped with technologies that not only power the building itself, but can also support the surrounding neighbourhood.

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Less emissions, more future

Why a climate neutral Leuven is essential

Climate neutral? That means choosing the best possible future for everyone. With more green, less flooding, more traffic safety, less noise, healthier air, more future-proof jobs and more social justice.

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How we join forces

With a Leuven Climate City Contract

Leuven's selection for the EU mission ‘100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030’ accelerates our move towards a fossil-free future. The Leuven Climate City Contract fast-tracks the goals from the Roadmap 2025-2030-2050 and constitutes the plan of the city of Leuven, Leuven 2030 and more than 30 key actors to realise this mission.

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based on Breakthrough projects

In collaboration with dozens of Leuven partners, we are looking for new solutions. The Leuven Climate City Contract lists more than 80 breakthrough projects aimed at reducing our CO₂ emissions and breaking down barriers.

A transition fund for Leuven

Start date
October
2023
Status
partners INVOLVED
Leuven 2030, stad Leuven, We Are Impact Collective
Themes
Financing

Leuven as an Urban Resource Centre

Start date
May
2024
Status
partners INVOLVED
EcoWerf, ViTeS, Wonen & Werken, Atelier Circuler vzw, MAAKbar, Maakbaar Leuven
Themes
Circular economy

District heating and urban greening in the C. Meunier street

Start date
February
2023
Status
partners INVOLVED
JUSTNature, Pilot Cities, Leuven 2030, ECoOB, Atelier Circuler
Themes
Renewable heat, de-paving & urban greening, mobility
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by bringing people together

We bring everyone in our city together - residents, organisations, companies and governments - to be a part of a committed network that turns the Leuven Climate City Contract into a success. (This button links to the Dutch website)

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