When: 18 November 2025 | 9:15 - 11:00 CET
Duration: 1 hr 45 min
Topic: Introduction to finance: increase finance knowledge of the public administration and learn about options to finance projects
By the end of the module participants will:
- Understand the pathway for creating bankable projects from concept through to financing.
- Be able to outline the pros and cons of various financing mechanisms including green bonds, city funds, PPPs and innovative approaches
- Comprehend the different investor types and their investment profiles
- Be inspired by Mission Cities and the innovative financing pilots they are developing
Who is this session for?
Municipal finance teams, but also the sector-specific development teams within cities (e.g. from transport, energy, housing).
Facilitators
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Financing the ambition of NetZeroCities
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PROSPECT+ continues to support EU cities and regions on their way to successfully implement their local energy and climate actions using innovative financing. The Capacity- Building Programme aims to promote synergies and enhance city decision-making processes regarding the implementation of energy efficiency measures. The Capacity- Building Programme consists of five (5) thematic learning modules 1. Public Buildings, 2. Private Buildings, 3. Transport, 4. Public Lighting, 5. Cross Sectoral:
The EUCF unlocks this potential to and support municipalities, local authorities, their groupings and local public entities aggregating municipalities/local authorities in Europe with tailor-made, fast and simplified financial support (in the form of EUR 60,000 lump sums) and related services. This enables them to develop relevant investment concepts related to the implementation of actions identified in their climate and energy action plans.