When: 16 September 2025 | 09:00 – 11:00 CET
Duration: 2 hr
Topic: NetZeroCities programme, offering, systemic approach, what works in Mission Cities
Description:
The introductory core session marks the launch of the NZC Learning Programme. This programme is designed to introduce cities to the broader context of the EU Cities Mission, with a particular focus on its strategic vision and its approach to reach climate neutrality. Select Mission Cities will also share success stories to showcase practical examples of progress towards climate neutrality.
The session will present an overview of the NetZeroCities offer for new cities to the Mission Platform, including key features, objectives, and upcoming events. Participants will be introduced to the structure and focus of the Learning Programme, including the learning pathways, upcoming modules, and will have the opportunity to ask questions.
By the end of the module participants will:
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Be inspired by how Mission Cities have successfully planned for climate neutrality.
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Learn about the support available from NZC and how to access key learning resources offered to all cities. Connect with other cities through groups and events.
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Gain ideas on how to build capacity for action, even when resources are limited.
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Who is this session for?
- Anyone working in a Local Authority in a Political of technical level
- Project managers / coordinators (i.e, funded projects)
- City’s consultants and researchers from local institutions
Supporting Material
EU Missions Information:
- European Commission Press release – Commission announces 100 cities participating in EU Mission for climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_2591
NetZeroCities key resources:
- NetZeroCities website: https://netzerocities.eu/
- NetZeroCities introduction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvAxPiJZEZE
- NetZeroCities Portal: https://netzerocities.app/
NetZeroCities Success Stories from Mission Cities:
- Malmö’s bold road to climate neutrality: A model for systemic change: https://netzerocities.eu/2025/03/27/malmos-bold-road-to-climate-neutrality-a-model-for-systemic-change/
- Mannheim: Unlocking Citizen-Empowered Transformation: https://netzerocities.eu/2024/05/13/unlocking-citizen-empowered-transformation/
- Banking on Bristol: https://netzerocities.eu/2024/07/12/banking-on-bristol/
- Guimarães: From Cradle of a Nation to Cradle of Innovation: https://netzerocities.eu/2024/11/06/guimaraes-from-cradle-of-a-nation-to-cradle-of-innovation/
Facilitators
Eugenia Mansutti (Senior Project & Policy Coordinator, Eurocities)
Charline Mougin (Data Strategy Advisor, Eurocities)
Sabrina Bresciani (POLIMI)
Ida Jusic (Project Coordinator and NetZeroCities Helpdesk, Eurocities)
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