Local government - make your municipalities resilient

Alexandra BARON

The recent health crisis has shown us that resilience is the key word for a well-functioning economy. In terms of food, you may have already opted for the valorization of local and reasoned agriculture. Enough to put some quality products on the plates of your fellow citizens. You may also have encouraged the creation of inter-community services (inter-generational exchanges, childcare, support for vulnerable people, etc.) in order to [re]create « a village life » where it is good to live. But have you thought about increasing your energy independence? Photovoltaic panels on the roofs of municipal buildings and car parks, neighbourhood methanizer, financial support for the installation of solar thermal panels... There are many solutions to produce locally a part of your citizens' energy needs and thus make them actors of the ecological transition, happy to save money by producing locally and of high quality energy.

Call on experts, organize round tables with citizens, discuss together, debate, but above all, act: because you are the key to making this transition the best possible; for the planet, and for people.