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The problem isn’t the strategy
In the NetZeroCities Opinion Series, leading voices at the forefront of urban transition share personal perspectives on the pivotal issues shaping Europe's journey to climate-neutral cities. In this first [...]
The buildings we already have could define Europe’s climate future
Author: Barbara Jarkiewicz Europe’s climate transition is unfolding in places most people know intimately: the apartment blocks where families start their mornings, the schools and [...]
Sønderborg unleashes a domino effect, tipping industries one business case at a time
Author: Joanna Trimble In Denmark, Sønderborg is set to achieve a carbon-neutral energy system by 2029 – positioning the city as a green frontrunner in [...]
How Cities Are Rewiring Themselves for a Climate-Neutral Europe
Author: Barbara Jarkiewicz A decade ago, the energy transition seemed relatively straightforward. Replace fossil fuels with renewable energy, improve efficiency and emissions would fall. Cities now know [...]
Design Your City’s Climate Strategy: Join Our Free Online Planning Lab!
NetZeroCities, managing the Platform of the EU Cities Mission, is launching on 3 September 2026, the second edition of Online Planning Lab, a free, hands-on online course designed to [...]
Košice is orchestrating a new era of energy governance, from the boiler room to the living room
Author: Joanna Trimble Slovakia’s Košice – a European Capital of Culture – is an old city with fresh ambitions. Stirred to refashion energy governance, the city set out to establish dedicated energy teams, renovate municipal buildings, and tackle energy poverty – where heating, electricity, and hot [...]
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