Please find the webinar recording here.

This is the first session of a webinar series that aims to explore the transformative power of people-based solutions and social innovation in addressing urban challenges. Designed for cities and urban stakeholders, it highlights practical tools, inspiring case studies, and resources from NetZeroCities to foster collaborative, community-driven approaches. Each session provides a platform for learning, discussion, and actionable insights.

This first session was a collaboration between the Social Innovation Learning Programme and the Community of Practice. Following an introduction to social innovation, three case studies were presented:

• Barcelona, Spain – Citizens' Climate Assembly
• Espoo, Finland - Co-creation model and toolbox supporting smart and sustainable urban development, part of the SPARCS project
• Dubrovnik, Croatia – Participatory Budgeting

Speakers:

• Elina Wanne, Development Manager, Espoo Mayor’s Office, Strategy & Development Unit’s Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development
• Barbara Damić Medi, Senior Professional Associate for Local Development and EU Funding at City of Dubrovnik Development Agency
• Tamami Komatsu Cipriani, POLIMI
• Beatriz Martínez, UPM

Facilitators: Helena Suarez Groen and Charlotte Burnod (LGI Sustainable Innovation)