The Role of Research in the EU Mission ‘Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities’: Unleashing a Research Agenda
On 18 February 2025, URBREATH’s coordinator, the Lisbon Council, participated in the Mutual Learning Event on The Role of Research in the EU Mission ‘Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities’: Unleashing a Research Agenda, held at the ERRIN offices in Brussels.
The event brought together representatives from the European Commission, researchers, institutions, networks, and urban practitioners from across Europe, all committed to tackling urban climate challenges through systemic and innovative solutions.
Key Highlights
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Strengthening the Research Agenda – Building on insights from discussions in Valencia, we contributed to shaping a forward-thinking research strategy for climate-neutral cities.
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Cross-Sector Collaboration – Engaging with universities, policymakers, and urban practitioners to drive the Cities Mission forward.
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Exploring Best Practices – Learning from key European case studies and innovative methodologies that accelerate climate transition efforts.
URBREATH’s Takeaways
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Fresh Insights – The discussions reinforced the vital role of nature-based solutions (NBS) in sustainable urban transformation.
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New Connections – Strengthening partnerships with like-minded stakeholders will help scale up urban greening initiatives globally.
We are excited to integrate these learnings into our work and continue driving the mission towards greener, climate-neutral cities.