What we are doing
Active engagement of national governments as well as multi-level and multi-stakeholder collaboration is crucial for the successful implementation of the EU Cities Mission. Unfortunately, many countries have not established national support structures for climate neutral cities yet. Advancing and strengthening the so-called 'national platforms' across the European countries should create space for dialogue between athorities at all levels and non-public actors and bring about concrete support services for cities.
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How we are tracking
Outcome indicator 1: By 2024 all fifteen countries have launched multi-level and multi-stakeholder dialogues for climate neutral cities.
Outcome indicator 2: By 2024 most countries will have signed a multi-level agreement lanuching the 'national platform'.
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What we are achieving
CapaCITIES will shape a European environment conducive to urban climate neutrality transitions for national, regional and local authorities. The project aims to initiate and strengthen national change processes by establishing national networks and governance structures and by providing dedicated support for public authorities to create enabling conditions and measures for cities for achieving the climate neutrality by 2030. To achieve this ambition, the CapaCITIES consortium represents 15 European countries who have committed to initiative and strengthen national change processes by ministerial or other high political level.
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