In The News 18 Sep 2024 As cities around the world experience rising temperatures, increasing energy demands, and greater vulnerability to natural disasters, the search for solutions to climate challenges is becoming more urgent than ever. In the European …
EIT Climate-KIC launches Season 5 of the “How Could We?” podcast, which explores cities’ transformation and why cities play such a key role in tackling climate change. The How Could We? podcast explores solutions and nurtures hope for a climate-resilient …
In The News 16 Sep 2024 The last major earthquake in Turkey had a magnitude of nearly eight, causing massive damage to millions of buildings and resulting in the loss of thousands of lives. The country also experiences regular smaller tremors and therefore …
EIT Climate-KIC launches Season 5 of the “How Could We?” podcast, which explores cities’ transformation and why cities play such a key role in tackling climate change. The How Could We? podcast explores solutions and nurtures hope for a climate-resilient, …
In The News 06 Sep 2024 As more cities worldwide have committed to net-zero targets, achieving these transformations will require thinking beyond conventional methods like adopting green technology and setting emission-reduction targets. What we really …
In The News 06 Sep 2024 Launched in early 2021, the New European Bauhaus (NEB) provides funding for projects leading the transformation of cities into more thriving and resilient communities that are better prepared to tackle the climate crisis. NEB is an …
In The News 05 Sep 2024 Achieving carbon neutrality is a key goal for cities across Europe, but they are confronted with a significant challenge: securing the vast funding needed to bring transformative climate projects to life. Navigating a complex web of …
In The News 04 Sep 2024 NetZeroCities, led by EIT Climate-KIC, has launched the Climate City Capital Hub (The Capital Hub) with the European Commission to help cities unlock new funding sources on their path to climate neutrality. The Capital Hub is an …
For over two years, Ukraine has faced relentless attacks by Russia. Meanwhile, it is on track to begin its journey toward European Union membership. Against this uncertain backdrop, visionary leaders in Rivne have set their sights high. They are working to …
EIT Climate-KIC launches Season 5 of the “How Could We?” podcast, which explores cities’ transformation and why cities play such a key role in tackling climate change. In this season, host Anne-Sophie Garrigou delves into topics such as the importance of …
In The News 30 Aug 2024 There aren’t many cities that can confidently claim they’ll reach climate neutrality by 2029. On the southwest coast of Finland, the city of Turku can, and is on track to do so, reaching net-zero on the year marking the city’s 800th …
In The News 30 Aug 2024 Who is going to pay for this?” The estimated cost of Bristol’s decarbonisation is around £10 billion. Therefore, to Bristol City Council, it is clear that finding the money is imperative. Situated in the southwest of England, the …
In The News 30 Aug 2024 As a European crossroads of culture and a historical intersection of power, Budapest’s streets, food, ruin bars, historical monuments, castles, bridges and spas tell the story of Roman, Ottoman Turkish, Slavic, Jewish and Viennese …
In The News 30 Aug 2024 “The climate neutrality targets of 2030 and 2050 are closing in on us,” says Sharon Carroll, as she reflects on the formidable challenge ahead. “The level of action that’s needed is almost a barrier in itself, because it can be so …
In The News 30 Aug 2024 Mannheim, Germany, once the cradle of transportation innovation, is now pedalling towards a different future—one of climate neutrality. The city is tapping into a new resource, its citizens. Through an innovative ‘House of Change’, …
In The News 30 Aug 2024 The French city of Nantes, famed for being the birthplace of surrealism and home to writer Jules Verne, is becoming a visionary urban centre, placing community at the heart of sustainability. Through their involvement in …
In The News 27 Aug 2024 As European cities ramp up efforts to cut carbon emissions, local initiatives play a crucial role in the transition to a net-zero society. The Sustainable Cities Mobility Challenge, supported by FedEx Express Europe and EIT Climate- …
Press Releases 14 Aug 2024 Amsterdam, 13 August 2024 – Climate innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has grown significantly, originating from social entrepreneurship and evolving to address local environmental challenges. A report by EIT …
Opinion 07 Aug 2024 At a time when the climate crisis intensifies and social inequalities increase, there is an urgent need to rethink traditional development funding, to make sure that it better serves the communities that need it most. EIT Climate-KIC, …
In The News 05 Aug 2024 The Irish government has set ambitious goals for its land and agri-food sector: reduce emissions by 25 per cent by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. EIT Climate-KIC is supporting Ireland to reach these goals through new, …
