Description:  

The second session of Module 1 of the NetZeroCities Learning Programme focuses on deepening participants' understanding of the Mission Approach and the critical role cities play in driving urban transformation. 

The session will introduce the key components of the Mission Approach - such as acceleration, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and systems thinking - and examine how these elements support cities in progressing toward climate neutrality while addressing common challenges. It will also provide an overview of the Mission Cities, including their selection process and their role within the EU Cities Mission. 

Success stories will offer practical examples, followed by breakout discussions where participants will reflect on local challenges and explore how mission-inspired solutions could be adapted to their own context. 

• Anyone working in a Local Authority in a Political of technical level 

• Project managers / coordinators (i.e, funded projects) 

• City’s consultants and researchers from local institutions 

• Eugenia Mansutti (Senior Project & Policy Coordinator, Eurocities) 

• Charline Mougin (Data Strategy Advisor, Eurocities) 

• Ida Jusic (Project Coordinator and NetZeroCities Helpdesk, Eurocities) 

• Maria Giorda (City Advisor, Eurocities)  

• Spotlight session 3: Climate City Contracts