NetZeroCities Blog: Power Up Your City’s Climate Action Story
Hey there, city changemakers. Buckle up and get ready to take a deep dive into the world of climate-neutral cities!
This is the NetZeroCities Blog, your go-to for all stories of urban sustainability in Europe. We’re on a mission to supercharge sustainable development through collaboration, innovation, and sharing impactful yet energising knowledge.
Why We Blog? It’s More Than Just About Reducing Carbon Emissions
Sure, reducing emissions is a big deal, in fact, it’s the whole reason NetZeroCities exists. From a personal perspective, it’s just the tip of the iceberg. We’re talking about creating healthier, more resilient, and just plain cooler places to live for generations to come.
This Blog as a Climate Action Hub
Think of this space as an inspirational climate action community centre – a perfect editorial pairing to run parallel with our NetZeroCities Portal. We’ll be showcasing the hands-on, grassroots efforts of European cities on the path to climate neutrality. Expect stories of innovation, challenges overcome (because, let‘s be honest, there will be some bumps, hiccups and hurdles), and the human spirit and radical collaboration that’s driving this whole movement of change.
The Perks of Going Climate Neutral
Striving for climate neutrality isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for cities and people! We’re talking cleaner air, more vibrant urban spaces, a booming green economy and plenty more co-benefits. And whether you’re a city representative, urban sustainability practitioner, or concerned citizen, through this blog we’ll share the knowledge and experiences that can inspire and guide your city’s journey. Consider it your editorial cheat sheet to a sustainable urban future! ️
Join the NetZeroCities Conversation! ️
This blog is more than just one-way traffic. We want you to be part of the conversation! Here’s how you can get involved:
- Comment on our social media posts. Let’s get a discussion going!
- Share our content on your social media channels. Help us spread the word! (We’re on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.)
- Join the NetZeroCities Portal. It’s a treasure trove of resources and a great place to connect with other sustainability champions.
Get Inspired by Real, Ground-level Stories and Content
With this blog, we are sharing some amazing stories from our contributors. Think in-depth case studies, quick updates, and everything in between. We want to show you the diversity of content and perspectives that make this blog a beacon of hope, a mechanism for action and a destination to reflect and share the complex realities of our journey, together.
‘We were lucky’: Twin City interview with Lund
The Swedish city of Lund has a unique perspective in the EU Cities Mission – how has it shaped its climate activities and learning? In a recent interview, Tommy Bengtsson and Juliet Leonette from [...]
GUEST BLOG: Pedal Power: the COP Bike Ride crossed 19 Mission Cities and delivered a strong message on cycling at COP30 in Belém
When cities embrace bike-friendly design, they not only reduce emissions but encourage healthier communities, calmer streets and a culture of sustainability. Acting EU Cities Mission Board Chair Paulo Ferrão and board member Françoise Guaspare [...]
Climate-Neutral Cities in Albania: Cross-country collaboration via a national platform?
What happens when you bring together Albanian municipalities, a Mission City, national institutions, academia, and NetZeroCities representatives? A great co-creation process begins! Natalia Lewandowska from ICLEI Europe writes that the stage is now set [...]
Preparation vs prevention? How cities can find a balance as they face challenges of climate change
Will we run out of the materials we need for clean energy generation? How do we balance adapting to a changing climate with mitigating and preventing its worst effects? And what role could AI [...]
Molecular Milan: Tapping the power of super-local climate action
Can a single neighbourhood become a testing ground for a city’s net-zero future? Milan’s Climate City Contract team is putting the theory into practice in the northeastern district of Adriano-Crescenzago-Lambro and report here on [...]
Everybody needs good neighbours: How four nearby European cities are taking on big climate challenges together
One began their Mission City journey from ‘less than zero,’ while another is a former European Green Capital – but all share a similar need to meet their climate ambitions. They told a meeting [...]
