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The Climate Transition Map offers you a journey to climate neutrality, supporting you every step of the way with your climate transition
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The NetZeroCities Learning Hub offers EU-specific learning programmes in local languages, supporting public administrators, researchers, civic organisations, policymakers, consultants and changemakers.
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Debrecen is Hungary’s second-largest city, located in the eastern part of the country on the Great Hungarian Plain. The city has a continental climate, with hot summers, cold winters and increasing exposure to heatwaves and periods of drought. As a regional economic centre with a growing industrial base and expanding population, Debrecen is experiencing rapid development that brings both opportunities and climate-related challenges.
Climate action in Debrecen is closely linked to this growth. Managing rising energy demand, urban expansion and mobility needs while reducing emissions is a central task. At the same time, the city is working to strengthen resilience to heat and water stress, which are becoming more frequent and intense.
The municipality is focusing on key areas such as sustainable mobility, energy efficiency in buildings and the integration of renewable energy. Urban planning and infrastructure development are increasingly aligned with climate goals, alongside efforts to expand green spaces and improve environmental quality.
Debrecen’s approach combines economic development with a growing emphasis on sustainability and resilience. Through cooperation with businesses, universities and public institutions, the city is building a pathway towards climate neutrality that supports long-term growth while responding to the pressures of a changing climate.
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