The Twinning Learning Programme is built on mutual exchange. Twin Cities will work directly with Mission Cities to learn from their experience, with a focus on the climate actions outlined in the Climate City Contracts and the priorities identified in the associated Action Plans. These exchanges will help Twin Cities design replication activities tailored to their local context, while providing Mission Cities with fresh perspectives and locally driven innovations to strengthen the implementation of their strategies.
Informed by previous Twinning activities developed as part of Cities Mission, this new 12-month programme provides targeted feedback, structured partnerships, and access to practical tools. Through tailored and flexible knowledge exchange, workshops and site visits, cities can refine their strategies, accelerate progress toward key climate milestones, and strengthen their leadership role in driving urban climate action.
Ultimately, this Twinning Learning Programme contributes to the broader impact of the EU Cities Mission by building a dynamic network of cities actively working toward a sustainable, climate-neutral future.
Who can participate?
Local authorities (including small, mid- and large-sized cities, metropolitan areas, districts, any other public administration linked to the city) aiming for climate neutrality by 2050 or earlier, based within EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries or a country in final stage of Horizon Europe association (list here), and who are not part of the EU Cities Mission (i.e. cities who are not listed among the 112 cities participating in the EU Cities Mission), can apply.
Discover all the details for a successful application here.
Next Info-sessions
The info-sessions will provide you with an understanding of what you can expect and offers the space to answer your questions.
Register here:
- 3 July 12:00 – 13:00 CEST
- 6 August 12:00 – 13:00 CEST
- 26 August 12:00 – 13:00 CEST
- 2 September 12:00 – 13:00 CEST
Apply now!
Capacity Building (Masterclasses, Peer-to-Peer Learning, Technical Assistance)
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