We are here to help your city achieve climate neutrality. We provide the expertise, resources, and support to help you take action now.

What’s in it for my city?

With cutting-edge expertise in areas like governance, social innovation, citizen and stakeholder engagement, policy, and finance, we empower cities to drive real, systemic change for a sustainable future.

THE MISSION PLATFORM, YOUR ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR CLIMATE NEUTRALITY

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The Mission Platform, managed by NetZeroCities, supports the 112 cities selected for the EU’s Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”. These Mission Cities have engaged in an unprecedented journey. As part of their ambitious paths to climate neutrality, they have engaged in the Climate City Contract process (CCC), mobilising local stakeholders, building action and investment plans, overcoming barriers and accelerating transformative action toward climate neutrality by 2030.

Through a combination of online resources, tailored support, and hands-on collaboration, the Mission Platform helps cities as they build a healthier and greener future for all, all the way from planning to implementation.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MISSION CITIES

We provide a range of support and resources to help Mission Cities accelerate the climate transition:

Supporting Mission Cities in achieving climate neutrality by 2030 by co-designing local roadmaps, facilitating Climate City Contracts, connecting stakeholders, and providing tailored guidance on implementation, governance, and financing.

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Supporting European cities in testing and implementing innovative approaches to rapid decarbonisation, breaking down silos and fostering systemic transformation.

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An 18-month programme helping Mission Cities drive large-scale, city-wide transformation, building upon and progressing beyond the Pilot Cities programme.

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Part of our Capability Building Programme, offering online and in-person training for city representatives.

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Providing tailored expert support to Mission and Pilot Cities by leveraging the collaborative expertise of consortium partners and specialised external professionals.

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Helping labelled Mission Cities unlock funding and investment opportunities through specialised technical financial assistance and capital facilitation.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CITIES

Are you a city leader ready to take steps toward a climate-neutral future?    

The EU Cities Mission Platform, managed by NetZeroCities, offers targeted support through peer learning, capability building, and online tools and resources—open to all cities across Europe and Horizon-associated countries. 

By engaging with the Mission Platform, your city contributes to the EU Cities Mission’s second objective: making Mission Cities hubs of innovation to help all European cities reach climate neutrality by 2050. 

Accelerate your climate action journey with three pillars of support: 

Peer Learning 

Join facilitated discussions with Mission Cities and other peers to reflect, ask questions, and share strategies. 

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Group Study Visits foster hands-on learning between Mission Cities and all other cities. They offer any city a chance to see real-world climate actions in Mission Cities, gaining practical insights and transferable solutions. Mission Cities share their expertise while also learning from other cities’ experiences. Through site visits, workshops, and action planning, the programme supports mutual learning, local adaptation of solutions, and stronger collaboration toward climate neutrality across Europe and Horizon Associated Countries. 

Due to the limited number of places available, this service is subject to selection. 

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Mutual learning between Mission Cities and other cities in the EU and horizon associated-countries is fostered through a 12-month Twinning Learning Programme. This programme guides Twin Cities in their learning and replication efforts, emphasizing the practical replication of best practices, systemic transformation methodologies, and innovative approaches implemented by Mission Cities on their journey toward climate neutrality.

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Contact the Twinning Learning Programme Team>> 

Tailored events and activities support your local context, facilitated through national partners. Cities are encouraged to join existing national groups on the portal to keep updated with relevant activities within their own country. 

Join national groups on the Mission Portal >> 

Capability Building: Strengthen Your City’s Skills

Through structured programmes and flexible training options, your city can build internal capacity to plan, fund, and deliver climate action. 

Launching in September 2025, the Online Planning Lab will provide cities across the EU and affiliated countries with a free online course designed to equip local authorities with the essential knowledge and tools to drive systemic change. The programme will be structured as a project-based Mini-Lab, incorporating digital learning modules, interactive live sessions, and peer-to-peer activities tailored for cities with populations above 50,000 inhabitants. 

Learn more  and sign up for the Online Planning Lab >> 

The NetZeroCities Learning Hub offers EU-specific learning programmes in local languages, empowering public administrators, researchers, civic organisations, policymakers, consultants, and change-makers through systemic, collaborative, and peer-to-peer approaches. Participants will gain access to practical tools and evidence-based case studies to accelerate urban climate neutrality. 

A dedicated programme designed to provide in-depth training on the tools available on the NetZeroCities Portal, as well as of key partner organisations. Each session features a comprehensive presentation of the tool(s), followed by a live demo, offering hands-on guidance and fostering an interactive environment for participants to explore the tool’s functionalities. Where relevant and feasible, Mission Cities will share their experience, and the session concludes with an opportunity for participants to provide feedback. 

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Online Tools & Resources

Everything in one place—connect, learn, take action. The NetZeroCities Portal is your gateway to all tools, services, and communities.

  • Access planning and funding tools, climate data, and case studies
  • Join online communities to collaborate with peers
  • Discover Climate City Contracts, best practices, and research publications

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Helpdesk and technical support 

Our Helpdesk team offers: 

  • One-to-one onboarding calls 
  • Orientation sessions to guide your first steps 
  • Tailored support to align tools and pathways to your local needs 
  • Custom technical assistance sessions for your city 

Check our onboarding guide >> 
Contact the Helpdesk >> 

All these resources and tools support the EU Cities Mission’s second objective: ensuring that Mission Cities act as hubs of experimentation and innovation, enabling all European cities to become climate-neutral by 2050. 

Follow the step-by-step guide to learn more on the opportunities available and receive guidance from our Helpdesk. You can also contact us for further information.

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