A new open-access paper on carbon-neutral smart cities published in World Development. The paper delves into the current EU policy and strategy for advancing smart carbon–neutral development across Europe, as outlined by the EU Cities Mission, which aims to boost climate neutrality across 112 cities by 2030. Primary objective of the paper is to explore synergies between theoretical concepts and their practical application in realising smart carbon–neutral development. We examine the challenges associated with scaling up this type of development alongside the systemic changes required to achieve significant levels for mitigation and adaptation. Continue reading
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Digital and Green Transition
Smart Green Ecosystems is a new project co-designed by URENIO Research and approved by Interreg NEXT MED in the framework of Smarter Mediterranean. It aims to establish an ecosystem of 100 SMEs from four Mediterranean countries (Greece, Cyprus, Tunisia, and Jordan) to foster collaboration and support digital and green transitions. The project aligns with three EU policies: the new industrial strategy for ecosystem development, the digital, and the green transition strategies.
MOBI-TWIN, a Horizon Europe project dedicated to unraveling the dynamics of spatial mobility under the digital and green transition and its significant impact on European Union regions. The project aims to comprehend the intricate patterns of mobility and leverage this knowledge to foster regional governance and prosperity.