When: 2 December 2025 | 9:15 - 11:00 CET
Duration: 1 hr 45 min
Topic: How can climate action be more ambitious, efficient and robust, taking advantage of collaboration between cities in the same region or nation and have a stronger voice together?
By the end of the module participants will:
- Gain insights on the importance of aligning local, regional, national, and international policies and strategies to accelerate cities' climate ambitions.
- Become aware of the national supporting structures, as well as European city networks, that the Cities Mission is fostering to support a more effective climate transition, contributing to the creation of a joint vision among cities in the same country or region, sharing resources and aligning a wide range of agents.
- Hear testimonies of cities sharing projects, progress and mutual support.
Who is this session for?
Climate Officers or individuals responsible for EU funded programmes, planning department, supporting organizations, anyone wanting to learn about how to collaborate strongly with other cities in the same country and the possibilities of multi-level governance.
Supporting Material
- Extract from the book “Higher Education and SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities”, edited by Julio Lumbreras and Jaime Moreno-Serna, published in Emeral Editorial. Extract- Chapter 8- National Platforms to Transform Cities Using Collective Experimentation and Scale- SW-ES.pdf
- Spotlight on National platforms
- Mapping of governance actors and core elements in core countries
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UTMC (2023-2027)
The Urban Transitions Mission Centre extends the EU Cities Mission globally. It supports cities in Europe and worldwide with knowledge exchange, financing, and capacity-building. UTMC links Mission Cities with international peers, scaling solutions and accelerating the global transition to climate-neutral and sustainable urban futures.
SUMP for Turkish cities (2023-)
Istanbul’s first Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) aims to create an inclusive, resilient, and eco-friendly transport network. Co-financed by the EU and led by GIZ, it introduces low-emission zones, pedestrian/cycling routes, disaster-resilient systems, and community engagement, ensuring safe, accessible mobility for all, while guiding long-term sustainable investments.
CapaCITIES (2022-2025)
CapaCITIES develops national platforms to support the Cities Mission, enabling cooperation between ministries, agencies, and municipalities. It strengthens local governance capacities and aligns national and EU efforts for climate-neutral and smart cities, ensuring knowledge transfer and broadening participation in Mission goals.
SUN4Ukraine (2024-2027)
SUN4Ukraine links Ukrainian cities to the EU Cities Mission framework. It builds local capacities to co-create Climate Neutrality Plans, aligning with European standards and tools. The project strengthens resilience, fosters international solidarity, and accelerates climate action in war-affected Ukrainian municipalities.
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