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.
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 [...]
‘There is already such a will’: becoming climate neutral in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a Twin City Interview
Luca Fayoux-Cinelli is the deputy director in charge of communication and innovation for the municipality of Issy-les-Moulineaux, which sits in the south-western suburbs of Paris. As part of the first Twinning Learning Programme, it [...]
Twin City interview with Jordi Mazon, Deputy Mayor of Viladecans
Jordi Mazon is the deputy mayor in Viladecans, a city close to Barcelona. He has a PhD in physics from the department of physics at the Technical University of Catalonia. To tackle energy [...]
Cooling Athens: Targeted Urban Interventions for a Resilient City
This blog post comes from the original. By Vangelis Marinakis, Assistant Professor of the National Technical University of Athens Athens is on the frontline of climate change. With summer temperatures [...]
Climate action shines bright in Liepāja
A major modernisation of street lighting in the Baltic city will cut energy consumption and CO₂ emissions – and costs for citizens Cities across Europe with ambitious climate goals are looking to save [...]
(Re)made in Italy – How a centuries-old industrial district is becoming a model for Europe’s circular economy
Mountains of waste from ‘fast fashion’ have made it a byword for unsustainability – so how are manufacturers adapting to the need to reduce, reuse and recycle when it comes to textiles? Maria Giorda, [...]
