Capacity Building (Masterclasses, Peer-to-Peer Learning, Technical Assistance)
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.
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 a ‘Twin’ of a ‘Pilot City’, where collaboration and knowledge uptake on rapid climate mitigation can be fostered – and connections built to last well beyond the 20-month span of the official agenda.
Cities will be paired with peers according to shared themes of interest – be it waste, energy, construction, or on many other topics – accelerating their learning on decarbonisation and shortening their journeys to climate neutrality. Through structured learning activities (online and in person), while including flexibility for independent exploration, the cities in the first batch are already increasing their capacity to tackle common problems through their exchanges with peers.
Eligibility criteria for cities include:
- Being located in EU countries or associated countries of Horizon Europe
- A commitment to 2050 climate neutrality
- Not being part of the EU Cities Mission, and not yet being a Twin or Pilot City
Applications will be open until 31 May 2024, apply here!
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