Ella Morgan, Author at NetZeroCities

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 Morgan2025-05-21T09:51:17+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 Morgan2025-05-21T09:52:07+02:00March 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 [...]

Seeking expert support in drafting a parking plan for Bologna

Ella Morgan2025-04-14T10:53:03+02:00March 26th, 2025|

Deadline: 21.04.2025 We would like to inform prospective bidders, that clarifications based on received questions were added at the end of the RfP and deadline to submit proposals is extended until 21st April 2025. NetZeroCities / Climate-KIC, through the City Expert Support Facility, are requesting a quotation for expertise support for parking plan management in the city of Bologna. Bologna is looking to accompany major sustainable mobility measures that are included in their Climate City Contract (CCC), particularly the implementation of new tramway infrastructure, with integrating policies such as a new Parking Plan for cars in the urban area (part [...]

An interview with Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz: The Cities Mission is transforming our cities, it deserves better political & funding support

Ella Morgan2025-03-24T17:44:41+01:00March 24th, 2025|

Hanna Gronkiewicz-Walz served a five-year term, between 2019 and 2024, as Chair of the Mission Board for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. She left the Board in October 2024 after being elected to the European Parliament. A politician, lawyer and professor of jurisprudence, her previous roles include Mayor of Warsaw, Chair of the National Bank of Poland, and Vice-Chair of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Mission Board member Jorn Verbeeck interviewed Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz on the achievements and future of the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission, an initiative of the European Commission that the Mission Board helped design. She reflects [...]

Unlock additional support on your journey to climate neutrality with NetZeroPlanner

Ella Morgan2025-04-02T12:37:20+02:00March 21st, 2025|

Meet NetZeroPlanner, our newest tool to support all cities on their climate-neutrality journey! Planning and implementing decarbonisation at city-scale may seem a daunting process, requiring constant monitoring and adaptation to stay on track to climate neutrality. That’s why we have partnered with Kausal, to design NetZeroPlanner, a powerful data-driven decision-making tool that empowers city leaders to assess the impact of their Climate Action Plan, refine their roadmap and ensure they meet their GHG emission reduction goals. Empowering your City to Plan, Prioritise, and Fund your Path to Net Zero With NetZeroPlanner, cities can now monitor [...]

Wrocław Seeks Expert Support for Preparation of an Energy Cluster Concept Study

Ella Morgan2025-03-19T12:31:39+01:00March 18th, 2025|

Deadline: 01.04.2025 (23:59:59 CET) NetZeroCities / Climate-KIC, through the City Expert Support Facility, are requesting a quotation for expert support to Wrocław municipality for preparation of a concept study for an energy cluster. The assignment is split into two parts, with part of Task 1 carrying significance for other Polish cities planning to implement energy clusters and Task 2 focusing on the concept development of an energy cluster in Wrocław. Objectives The municipality of Wrocław plans to implement the concept of an energy cluster, the aim of which is to create a local, sustainable structure for the generation, consumption, storage [...]

Expert Support to Strengthen City Collaboration in Norway

Ella Morgan2025-03-18T11:51:19+01:00March 18th, 2025|

Deadline: 31.03.2025 (23:59:59 CET) In the context of the efforts of Norwegian cities within the EU Mission for 100 Climate Neutral Cities by 2030, and specifically the opportunity identified to provide additional support to the community of cities working toward the Mission’s objectives within Norway’s national ecosystem, NetZeroCities / Climate-KIC, through the City Expert Support Facility, is requesting a quotation for services from an organization or individual able to operate within this national context. The role involves supporting teams from NetZeroCities , as relevant, to take charge of and facilitate the process described below. About the request The following is [...]

Expert Support to Enhance National Collaboration in the Republic of Croatia

Ella Morgan2025-03-18T14:14:56+01:00March 18th, 2025|

Deadline: 31.03.2025 (23:59:59 CET) In the context of the efforts of Croatian Cities within the EU Mission for 100 Climate Neutral Cities by 2030, and specifically the opportunity identified to provide additional support to the community of cities working toward the Mission’s objectives within the Republic of Croatia national ecosystem, NetZeroCities / Climate-KIC, through the City Expert Support Facility, is requesting a quotation for services from an organization or individual able to operate within this national context. The role involves supporting teams from NetZeroCities , as relevant, to take charge of and facilitate the process described below. About the request [...]

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