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Esbjerg, Stavanger, Aberdeen, and Groningen Join Forces to Strengthen Educational and Business Cooperation in the North Sea Region

Four key energy cities around the North Sea – Esbjerg, Stavanger, Aberdeen, and Groningen – signed a joint memorandum of understanding 9 March 2026, during the High Wind 2026 conference in Stavanger, Norway. The memorandum of understanding aims to strengthen, expand, and formalize collaboration within both academic and vocational education. It marks a significant step […]

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970

Calgary Brings Energy Cities Together for WECP AGM 2025

The World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Calgary from 2–4 September 2025, bringing together municipal leaders and delegations from across the globe. As Canada’s energy capital, Calgary proved to be a generous host city with a program that balanced formal WECP business and opportunities to experience the city’s role […]

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970

Perth to Host WECP Annual General Meeting in 2026

The World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) is pleased to announce that the City of Perth will host the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2026. The announcement was made in Calgary during the 2025 AGM, where member cities gathered to share insights and strengthen global collaboration on the energy transition. Known as the City of […]

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970

Strengthening Academic Collaboration Across the North Sea

At the WECP Annual General Meeting in Calgary, Mayor Jesper Frost Rasmussen of Esbjerg initiated discussions with representatives from Aberdeen, Stavanger, and Groningen about expanding academic collaboration around the North Sea. The meeting participants included Vice-mayor Phillip Broeksma representing Groningen, Councillor Miranda Radley speaking for Aberdeen, and Head of Economic Development and International Affairs Anne […]

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970

Energy Cities Forge New Paths in During CERAWeek

The World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) gathered its member cities in Houston for the 2025 Annual Board Meeting. This year’s meeting was particularly significant as it coincided with CERAWEEK, where WECP members played an active and influential role. Representatives from Calgary, Stavanger, Aberdeen, Cape Town, St. John’s, Karamay, Groningen, Perth, Houston, and Esbjerg attended the […]

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970

End of Year Message 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, I want to thank you all for a fantastic year in the World Energy Cities Partnership. It was a great honor to be re-elected President of the WECP in August, and I am still humbled by your confidence in me. In 2024, many of the member cities joined the […]

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970

Sharing knowledge and insights at the World Climate Industry EXPO 2024 in Busan

WECP President and Mayor of Esbjerg, Jesper Frost Rasmussen, was invited to participate and contribute with a presentation at the World Climate Industry EXPO September 2024 in Busan, South Korea. Here, he was delighted to be able to share knowledge and take part in discussions on the theme of Global Maritime City for Climate Crisis […]

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970

Insightful dialogues at the Stavanger AGM

The World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Stavanger, Norway, in August 2024, has been a resounding success. The event brought together delegations from 11 of the 18 member cities, while more participated in the virtual AGM. Notably, a delegation from Essen also attended, signaling the city’s interest in joining the […]

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970

Mayor Jesper Frost Rasmussen re-elected as President of WECP

For another two-year period, the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) will be under Danish leadership. The Mayor of Esbjerg Municipality, Jesper Frost Rasmussen, has just been re-elected President of the association consisting of 18 major energy cities from around the world. This week, the mayors of the global association of energy cities gathered for the […]

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970

Global experts and leaders convened for Vatican climate summit

Roberto Gualtieri, Mayor of Rome

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970

WECP Member Cities Convene in Houston

Member cities of the World Energy Cities Partnership came together for a working group meeting in Houston. Once again the event benefited from coinciding with CERAWeek, and many of the city representatives played a vital role in panel discussions. Notably, the gathering witnessed the largest number of mayors in attendance, underscoring the significance of the […]

Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970