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Happy to say that Ireland's pair of Mission Cities, Cork and Dublin, led by their local authorities, will be working in tandem on this from September for 24 months. Our joint pilot project is BUILD CAPA-CITIES, meaning (...deep-breath...), Behavioural Urban Insights & Lessons Deployed for Climate Action Policy Application - Communicated to Influence Transformative & Innovatively Embedded Sustainability. This will examine how the levers of social innovation and behavioural science can be deployed, in thought and action, to unblock some of the key local barriers to systemic transition to net zero emissions.   #CitiesMission

🚀25 additional cities from 12 countries are set to join the Cities Mission Pilot Cities Programme, bringing the total count to 104 cities. Their participation will advance the implementation of forward-thinking solutions aimed at fostering significant progress in climate action within the framework of the EU Cities Mission. 🏙The selected cities, who will go through a formal Grant Agreement Process to satisfy due diligence standards and receive expert support for improving the proposal, include: Helsinki, Tampere (Finland); Munich, Dortmund, Heidelberg, Leipzig, Dresden (Germany); Brussels, Antwerp (Belgium); Gabrovo (Bulgaria); Reykjavik (Iceland); Sønderborg (Denmark); Angers Loire Métropole, Bordeaux Métropole, Communauté Urbaine de Dunkerque, City of Paris (France); Dublin, Cork (Ireland); Athens, Trikala, Kalamata, Thessaloniki (Greece), Elbasan (Albania), Izmir (Turkey), and Gothenburg (Sweden). After going through the formal Grant Agreement Process, #PilotCities from Cohort 3 will receive over 14 million Euros in funding, as well as support from NetZeroCitiesEU. They will embark on a two-year journey to explore and implement systemic and innovative strategies to achieve climate neutrality. These initiatives will cover a broad range of topics, including energy efficiency, citizen engagement, improved governance models and much more! ➡️Eager to learn more about the selected cities and the solutions they will be implementing? Read more: https://lnkd.in/dKeChr9a #MissionCities #EUMissions #HorizonEU  CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency EU Science, Research and Innovation Patrick Child Rosalinde van der Vlies

So proud of our work with the seven Swedish Mission Cities, @ViableCities in Sweden and @CitiES2030 from Spain to form a joint Development Statement for the #EUCitiesMission! #viablecities #societaltransformation

Spain and Sweden joining hands to scale the EU Cities Mission 🇪🇸🤝🇸🇪 The EU Cities Mission to deliver 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030 include seven Swedish cities; Göteborgs Stad, Gävle kommun, Helsingborgs stad, Lunds kommun, Malmö stad, Stockholms stad and Umeå kommun. The seven Swedish Mission Cities have formed a joint Development Statement, which solidifies the Swedish cities’ support of the visions of the Spanish Mission Cities, as well as stresses the need for a common strategy on “scaling as the new normal” when working towards climate neutral and sustainable cities. The statement was presented at the 1st Swedish Cities Mission Forum in Umeå, Sweden, yesterday. – Cities are at the forefront of the climate transition and key to their success is the opportunity to collaborate, share knowledge and help each other scale what works, says Olga Kordas, programme manager for Viable Cities. Read our article about it, and find the full Development Statement, here: https://lnkd.in/dHuxqwEm The Development Statement is co-developed by the Swedish Mission Cities with support from the Swedish national platform for the cities mission Viable Cities, as well as the Spanish national platform CitiES2030. #CitiesMission #EUCitiesMission ##ClimateNeutralCities

Did you know that while cities cover only 4% of the EU's land area, they are home to an astonishing 75% of its population? Globally, cities are responsible for over 65% of energy consumption and more than 70% of CO2 emissions. With rising temperatures and extreme weather events becoming more common (remember summer 2023?), building resilient cities is crucial. But here's the good news: cities are also the solution! Cities are pivotal in shaping a climate-resilient Europe, fostering safer and healthier urban environments. This is where the EU Sparks for Climate: Citizens Hackathon Championship plays a major role 😉 What we aim for: 🏙️ Climate-Neutral & Smart Cities: Imagine a city that uses technology to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. We're talking smarter transportation, upgraded infrastructure, and resource management that benefits residents and businesses. 🌱 Climate Adaptation: Let's create cities that can adapt and thrive in a changing climate. Through smart planning, education, and innovation, we can build resilience and sustainability for a better future. Help turn our cities into liveable, climate-proof havens! Join the hackathon and be part of the solution! Registrations: 👥 Citizens: https://lnkd.in/d-ty79GT 🔬 Researchers: https://lnkd.in/dbkb5WUp EU Sparks for Climate: Citizens Hackathon Championship: 📅 Dates: 19th - 22nd June 📍 Geographic coverage: Malta 💻 Hosted: online Visit https://eusparks.eu/ for more information! #ClimateAction #EUCitizensHackathon #ClimateNeutralCities #SmartCities #ClimateAdaptation #Innovation #Malta #EU 

Great to see the next set of cities with climate neutrality plans being awarded their Mission Labels, and that they are now receiving enhanced EIB advisory support for their implementation to the tune of €19m, as well as the new capital hub brokering private investment and cities. #missions #investmentplans

This is a great achievement for NetZeroCitiesEU, and an exciting step for the awarded cities. South Pole is proud to have worked with many project partners, and to have supported some of these cities with coaching and guidance to develop their Investment Plans for their climate change commitments. We are looking forward to engaging with more cities in the upcoming phases and working with the labeled cities to implement their investment plans to reach net-zero. #MissionCities #ClimateImpactForAll

The EU Mission Label has been awarded to the next group of cities, which will facilitate access to public and private funding and enhance their climate neutrality journey! NetZeroCitiesEU #MissionCities #climateneutrality #smartcities #EUmissions #HorizonEU

Do you live in Malta? Do you have an innovative 🧠 and the ❤️ of an entrepreneur? We have the perfect competition for you! Join the EU Sparks for Climate: Citizens Hackathon Championship! 22 virtual hackathons will be held, engaging teams of citizens and researchers from all EU member states and six associated countries. Citizens and researcher collaborate to form interdisciplinary teams to address 2 pressing climate challenges: 🏙️ Climate-Neutral & Smart Cities: Imagine a city that uses technology to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. We're talking smarter transportation, upgraded infrastructure, and resource management that benefits residents and businesses. 🌱 Climate Adaptation: Let's create cities that can adapt and thrive in a changing climate. Through smart planning, education, and innovation, we can build resilience and sustainability for a better future. Take your chance to become EU Champion and win 5,000 €. EU Sparks for Climate is open to everyone with a desire to participate in solving climate challenges. No previous experience in hackathons or idea competitions is required. EU Sparks for Climate: Citizens Hackathon Championship: 📅 Dates: 19th - 22nd June 📍 Geographic coverage: Malta 💻 Hosted: online Register via: 👥 Citizens: https://lnkd.in/d-ty79GT 🔬 Researchers: https://lnkd.in/dbkb5WUp Connect with people who share your interest and collaborate on what you think is the biggest climate problem affecting your community or region. Work with your team to develop technological or social innovation solutions. For more information, visit https://eusparks.eu/   #ClimateAction #EUCitizensHackathon #ClimateNeutralCities #SmartCities #ClimateAdaptation #Innovation #Malta #EU

A united voice for European cities and platforms 🤝 The fourteen Swedish and Spanish mission cities, among 112 in Europe, have created a joint declaration for the EU Cities Mission - Development Declaration for the Cities Mission: Upscaling the EU Cities Mission - European cities and platforms joining hands. The declaration aims to strengthen and develop the work of the Mission, accelerate the pace of the transition and support cities in their important work towards climate neutrality by 2030, and has been developed with the support of Viable Cities and the Spanish Mission Platform #CitiES2030. The Declaration is also supported by the Romanian Mission Platform M100. – The declaration is an important milestone in the development of the EU Cities Mission, a common voice for cities and platforms on scaling up support for urban climate transition. It is also a prominent example of the cooperation between the national platforms of Sweden and Spain - Viable Cities and CitiES2030, says Olga Kordas, Program Manager of Viable Cities. You can read more and find the declaration in full here: https://lnkd.in/deHjreh7 Viable Cities is a strategic innovation program with the mission Climate neutral cities 2030 with a good life for all within the planetary boundaries, funded by the Swedish Energy Agency (Energimyndigheten), Vinnova and Formas, ett forskningsråd för hållbar utveckling. The Mission for Climate Neutral and Sustainable Cities 2030 is a global movement at the local level, and cities across the world are all working towards the same goal. By cities working on these major societal challenges and learning from each other, the transition will be faster for the cities that follow. #CitiesMission #ClimateNeutralCities2030 #DevelopmentDeclaration