European cities invited to join forces with leading peers on climate neutrality programme

2025-06-25T08:14:11+02:00June 25th, 2025|

PRESS RELEASE A unique opportunity for cities to accelerate their local climate action and learn from leading cities in Europe is now open for applications, as part of the Twinning Learning Programme. The programme is part of the EU Cities Mission and is facilitated by the Mission Platform, currently managed by NetZeroCities. Cities with a commitment to reaching climate neutrality by or before 2050 can apply to join as ‘twin cities’ with cities Aachen, Bristol, 2nd district of Bucharest municipality, Dunkerque, Eindhoven-Helmond, Elbasan, Gabrovo, Guimarães, Ioannina, Kozani, Liberec, Padova, Reykjavik, Sarajevo, Sofia, Stockholm, Torino, Umeå and Warsaw, offering successful applicants access [...]

Coming Soon: Get Matched with a Mission City! New Cities Mission Twinning Learning Programme Call Opens in June

2025-06-03T10:33:58+02:00May 7th, 2025|

Correction: The launch of the new Cities Mission Twinning Learning Programme has been moved to later in June, instead of 3 June as initially indicated. Ready to fast-track your climate neutrality journey? A new Cities Mission Twinning Learning Programme call is launching in June 2025, offering cities the chance to team up with leading Mission Cities like Eindhoven, Ioannina, Liberec, Padova, Reykjavik, Sofia, and Umeå. Facilitated by the Mission Platform, currently managed by NetZeroCities, this programme offers hands-on learning to support systemic transformation.  This one-year learning opportunity will support cities in developing practical solutions, deepening knowledge, and accelerating systemic change, all [...]

Network of ambitious cities on climate neutrality grows to 184 on EU Cities Mission peer-learning programme

2025-03-20T09:16:33+01:00January 22nd, 2025|

From January 2025, 24 more cities will quicken their pace towards climate neutrality as they join a vast peer-learning network of 184 cities across Europe and beyond, delivered through the EU Cities Mission and facilitated by NetZeroCities, the Mission platform. The latest cities (listed below), representing 14 countries across Europe, have been selected as the third cohort to become ‘Twin Cities’ through the Twinning Learning Programme and paired with Pilot Cities to learn from and feed into innovative climate-related pilot activities. Cities with similar challenges and pursuing similar solutions related to their emissions are matched and will share their insights across [...]

19 more European cities will pair up with EU Mission Cities to find new urban climate solutions

2024-09-16T12:41:52+02:00September 16th, 2024|

From September, 19 more cities from across Europe will gather speed towards climate neutrality as ‘Twin Cities’ on a knowledge-exchange programme delivered through the EU Cities Mission and the Mission platform, NetZeroCities.  Through the Twinning Learning Programme, Twins are matched with a Pilot City or cluster of Pilot Cities that share common challenges and goals, emphasising collaboration and knowledge exchange throughout the 20-month programme. They will have access to support from world-class practitioners and experts to help them achieve their climate goals.   The 19 cities add to a growing network connecting with the EU’s Cities Mission – which aims to make [...]

Join the EU Cities Mission Twinning Learning Programme and twin to win on climate neutrality!

2025-01-22T08:49:03+01:00September 10th, 2024|

Looking for valuable support for your city to ramp up its climate action?  As part of the EU Cities Mission, the Twinning Learning Programme is open again for applications, offering ambitious cities a unique opportunity to join an expert-supported 18-month city-to-city learning programme focused on knowledge sharing to reach their climate goals.  Apply Now! Those chosen to become ‘Twin Cities’ will work towards their already-stated commitment to climate neutrality by 2050 as they gain insights and practical strategies from counterparts on the Pilot Cities Programme, which supports European cities to test [...]

Bridging Cities through the Twinning Learning Programme

2024-05-13T09:48:20+02:00May 7th, 2024|

Author: Elisa Abrantes At a time when European cities are increasingly at the forefront of tackling global climate challenges, the ambitious Twinning Learning Programme run by NetZeroCities as part of the EU Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission, is a call to action for cities to work together, offering a path towards a more sustainable, inclusive, and interconnected future. The Programme is designed to facilitate a two-way exchange between cities that are part of the Pilot Cities Programme, and partner cities across Europe with a strong commitment to reaching climate-neutrality. This is a hands-on opportunity for cities [...]

Embracing Unity in Diversity: A Twinning Trio’s Journey Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Futures

2024-05-07T07:45:20+02:00May 3rd, 2024|

Author: Inna Chilik As part of the EU Cities Mission, the Twinning Learning Programme, facilitated by NetZeroCities, aims to to contribute to the objective of 112 climate neutral and smart cities by 2030. Setting a new benchmark for cooperative urban sustainability efforts, this programme highlights the importance of city-to-city partnerships and knowledge exchange in fostering significant environmental advancements. A recent gathering featuring a Twinning Trio cities— Umeå, Lulea, and Wuerzburg—under this visionary programme, showcases the immense potential of international collaboration in propelling cities towards their sustainability and inclusivity goals. The site visit took place on 20-21 [...]

Innovating Together: The Twinning Learning Programme Bridges Budapest and Eskisehir Towards a Sustainable Future 

2024-04-18T09:07:48+02:00April 18th, 2024|

Author: Inna Chilik In an era where climate change poses one of the most significant challenges to our cities, the power of collaboration and knowledge exchange has never been more crucial. The Twinning Learning Programme is facilitated by NetZeroCities, managing the EU Cities Mission Platform. The Programme has set a new benchmark for how cities can work together to achieve their sustainability goals. A recent meeting between Budapest, Hungary, and Eskisehir, Turkey, under this programme, exemplifies the potential of international partnerships in driving meaningful climate action. A Meeting of Minds and Missions From 12 to 13 March 2024, a delegation from [...]

Ambitious cities invited to connect with peers and apply to EU Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Twinning Learning Programme

2024-05-31T10:56:16+02:00April 8th, 2024|

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From today (8 April), cities across the EU and Horizon Europe-associated countries are invited to apply to join the EU Cities Mission’s peer exchange programme and speed up their journey towards climate neutrality.   Facilitated by NetZeroCities, the consortium currently managing the Cities Mission platform, the Twinning Learning Programme will pair applicants with second cohort of ‘Pilot Cities’ on the Mission, who act as innovation hubs, to pursue activities related to rapid decarbonisation.  Cities are twinned according to common circumstances and challenges, allowing them to benefit from each other’s knowledge and experience. In turn, this shared [...]

Wanted: More Cities for the Twinning Learning Programme!

2024-03-08T13:43:08+01:00March 8th, 2024|

Reaching out to all cities interested in accelerating their climate transition, the ‘Twinning Learning Programme’ demonstrates some of the greatest strengths of the EU Cities Mission. By taking advantage of the deepening network between cities both within the Cities Mission and beyond, innovative climate solutions and approaches can be transferred widely. From 8 April, applications are invited from cities outside of the EU Cities Mission who are not already Pilot or Twin Cities. Successful candidates will begin their inspiring activities in September, which will include support for onsite visits and expert facilitation. The programme offers an invaluable opportunity to become [...]

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