There are two online peer-learning opportunities that may be of interest for cities.
Opportunities now open:
- Online Discussion Groups (Cohort 2)
- Online Course: “Design your City’s Net Zero Strategy: Online Planning Lab”
These opportunities are part of the EU Cities Mission and are facilitated by the Mission Platform, currently managed by NetZeroCities. They have been designed for cities to share learnings, tackle challenges collaboratively, and benefit from the experience of over 100 ambitious Mission Cities–scaling climate action and empowering all cities on their journey to climate-neutrality.
These are open to all cities from the EU and Horizon Europe associated countries aiming for climate neutrality by 2050 or earlier, and that embrace the Cities Mission mindset.
- Online Discussion Groups (Cohort 2)
Cities can express their interest until 15 September 23:00 CEST
The cities will learn directly from Mission Cities, plan new climate actions, access tailored 1-1 expert support for their projects, join study visits at Mission Cities, and get portal access and tools.
This 6-month online programme will run from September 2025 to February 2026, and will give a chance to explore innovative climate-neutral solutions with Mission Cities – on key themes such as:
Innovative financing - (with Florence & Malmö)
Decarbonising the energy sector and district heating - (with Pécs, Lund & Espoo)
Built environment, including circular construction and building renovation - (with Helsinki & Oslo)
Citizen engagement and behavioural change (with Helsingborg & Grenoble-Alpes Métropole)
Discover testimonies and key facts from the previous cohort, which brought together 180 participants!
Learn more on the timeline & the registration: https://shorturl.at/0SUyQ
- NetZeroCities’ first online course for all cities ! “Design your City’s Net Zero Strategy: Online Planning Lab”
Launching on 16 September – registrations currently open!
The online course is designed for city representatives, policy makers and urban change-makers who are ready to accelerate climate-action.
Participants will gain practical tools and expert knowledge to drive systemic transformation towards climate-neutrality, and will be granted certification upon completion of the programme.
Learn more on the programme here and the registration.