Ella Morgan, Author at NetZeroCities

‘We can’t act alone’ on meaningful climate action

Ella Morgan2025-05-02T14:49:04+02:00May 2nd, 2025|

The Lithuanian capital of Vilnius is known for its historic Old Town, but as host of the 2025 EU Cities Mission conference it will become a focal point for the future as hundreds of guests from dozens of cities across Europe meet there to discuss innovation and collaboration on climate action. The city’s mayor, Valdas Benkunskas, answered some questions for NetZeroCities ahead of this flagship event. Vilnius is welcoming hundreds of visitors for the EU Cities Mission conference – what motivated the city to host the it? This conference marks a crucial halfway point in the [...]

Bergamo seeks expert to strengthen internal & external governance structures & build capacity for climate action implementation

Ella Morgan2025-04-30T13:28:44+02:00April 30th, 2025|

Deadline: 23 May 2025 (23:59 CET) Background The Climate City Contract (CCC) strategy of the City of Bergamo outlines a pathway towards climate neutrality, including the electrification of the tertiary and residential sectors through increased adoption of Renewable Energy Systems (RES) and heat pumps to replace conventional heating systems. According to the Regional Energy, Environment and Climate Programme (PREAC) estimations, this shift would generate savings of approximately 69.000 MWh/a in natural gas (methane) and other fossil energy sources, while increasing electricity consumption by about 23.000 MWh/a. The estimated CO2 emission reductions through the electrification strategy in the Tertiary sector comes [...]

Lisbon’s Climate City Contract: Development of an external communication and city branding strategy

Ella Morgan2025-04-30T13:14:29+02:00April 30th, 2025|

Deadline: 23 May 2025 (23:59 CET) The City Expert Support Facility (CESF), through NetZeroCities / Climate-KIC, are seeking bids for the development of an external communication and city branding strategy for the city of Lisbon, with the aim of communicating the ambitious climate related targets to a wider audience. Lisbon has been awarded the Mission Label for its ambitious commitments and actions to achieve climate neutrality as defined in the Climate City Contract. As part of the overall objective to communicate the city's journey, goals, targets and challenges, the city is seeking the support of a consultant or consultancy firm [...]

The role of research in the EU Cities Mission: Bridging the gap between cities and climate neutrality

Ella Morgan2025-04-15T14:32:40+02:00April 16th, 2025|

The EU Cities Mission aims to make cities in Europe and beyond climate neutral by 2030, but the path to this goal is complex. Urban transitions require more than just technological solutions – they demand a systemic approach that integrates technology, governance and social innovation. This is where research comes in. Morgan Cole Ricard, Emma Puerari (Polimi) and Ylva Reisnert (ERRIN) tell us more about how a recent NetZeroCities event underlined the importance of research institutions to climate action in cities. Cities are at the forefront of tackling the climate crisis, and as we work towards [...]

Warsaw seeks expert for market analysis study of the feasibility of green energy purchases for the Warsaw Purchasing Group (WGZ)

Ella Morgan2025-04-08T14:36:52+02:00April 7th, 2025|

Deadline: 14.04.2025 (23:59 CET) The deadline has been extended to 14 April 2025. Clarifications to the scope of work have been added at the end of the Procurement Request for Proposals document, with edits highlighted in red throughout the document. The City Expert Support Facility (CESF), through NetZeroCities / Climate-KIC, is requesting quotation for preparation of the study “Market analysis and study of the feasibility and profitability of green energy purchases for the Warsaw Purchasing Group (WGZ)”. The Warsaw Purchasing Group (WGZ) is a municipal group purchasing electricity for its members. It was established in 2013 and its initiator and [...]

Drammen’s zero-emission mosaic for 2030

Ella Morgan2025-04-10T12:58:04+02:00April 4th, 2025|

Author: Elisa Abrantes Stories from Pilot Cities: Drammen is a participant in the Pilot Cities Programme, an EU grant funded programme which focuses on exploring and testing pathways to rapid decarbonisation over a two-year period as part of the EU Mission to deliver 100 climate-neutral and smart cities. Encased in nature and situated at the junction of the Drams River and Drams Fjord, the warmest city in Norway has set its sights on reaching climate neutrality by 2030. Once dominated by industry and struggling with pollution, the port and river city of Drammen has built a strong [...]

Marseille Businesses Awarded for Climate Leadership

Ella Morgan2025-04-04T16:49:26+02:00April 4th, 2025|

In the French city of Marseille, six local businesses have received awards at a high-profile event for their exemplary achievements in climate change mitigation and adaptation, encouraging others to follow suit. The Climate Pioneers 2030 awards showcase local business’s climate work and were presented at a ceremony during the Climate Chance Europe Africa Summit. Nominees were selected in four climate change mitigation categories by city partners AtmoSud, the air quality observatory in the South Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, while partners GREC SUD, a group of climate experts in the region, identified nominees for an adaptation category. A [...]

Stuck in traffic? How sustainable commuting is improving health and the climate in Lahti

Ella Morgan2025-04-03T12:55:34+02:00April 3rd, 2025|

Author: Elisa Abrantes Stories from Pilot Cities: Lahti is one of the 112 cities participating in the EU Mission to deliver 100 climate-neutral and smart cities, and the Pilot Cities Programme – a component of the Mission that focuses on exploring and testing pathways to rapid decarbonisation over a two-year period.  On the banks of Lake Vesijärvi, once one of Finland's most polluted lakes, the city of Lahti is responding to the environmental damage. By 1979, the city stopped discharging domestic and industrial wastewater into the lake, kicking off decades of conservation work to reverse the [...]

How can cities strengthen climate action through better communication?

Ella Morgan2025-03-31T11:55:45+02:00March 31st, 2025|

Despite ambitious climate plans and real progress on the ground, European cities face a common challenge: effectively communicating their work to citizens. From poorly attended town halls to surveys showing limited public awareness, municipalities are eager to develop better ways to connect climate policies to people’s daily lives, demonstrate tangible benefits, and design more inclusive approaches that reflect community priorities. Cities across Europe are leading the transition to climate neutrality, but to turn ambitious policies into real change, they must engage residents in meaningful ways, showing them how climate actions improve daily life and inviting them [...]

Malmö’s bold road to climate neutrality: A model for systemic change

Ella Morgan2025-03-27T15:26:47+01:00March 27th, 2025|

Author: Barbara Jarkiewicz Stories from Pilot Cities: Malmö is one of the 112 cities participating in the EU Mission to deliver 100 climate-neutral and smart cities, and the Pilot Cities Programme – a component of the Mission that focuses on exploring and testing pathways to rapid decarbonisation over a two-year period.  Malmö, a Swedish city renowned for its ambition and innovation, is racing towards climate neutrality with unwavering commitment. The city's success stems from a systemic approach that embraces collaboration with various stakeholders, shaping innovative policies and fostering holistic thinking to drive sustainability forward. This article [...]

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