Abstract
This research project investigates the European Union’s Mission, “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030,” focusing on Climate City Contracts (CCCs) as innovative governance tools to achieve urban climate neutrality. By analyzing the design, implementation, and impact of CCCs, the project aims to assess their role in fostering cross-sectoral collaboration, securing funding, and driving sustainable urban transformations. It also explores integrating green and digital innovations across mobility, energy systems, and nature-based solutions. Employing case studies, stakeholder interviews, and comparative analyses, the research evaluates climate neutrality’s social, economic, and environmental co-benefits, such as reduced pollution, enhanced livability, and improved health outcomes. The study is based on developing scalable policy recommendations and toolkits to enable non-participating cities to effectively design and implement climate-neutral strategies. Through scenario modeling and digital twin simulations, the project identifies replicable solutions to accelerate the transition to climate-neutral towns across Europe. Ultimately, the research contributes to the European Green Deal’s objectives, advancing urban resilience and sustainability while fostering collaboration and innovation to address the global challenge of climate change.
Presenters
Claudia Ribeiro Pereira NunesStudent, PhD, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Economic, Social, and Cultural Context
KEYWORDS
Climate-Neutral Cities, Urban Governance, Sustainable Innovation, Smart Cities, Policy Integration
