How will green and just transitions go hand in hand? Explore the latest projects’ results in the Sustainable Urbanisation Global Initiative (SUGI)/Food-Water-Energy Nexus. Learn about green energy production, urban waste systems, social inclusion, sustainable water- and food systems.
On 22nd of September, JPI Urban Europe, Start International and ICLEI Africa kicked-off the co-organised workshop series “Driving urban transitions towards sustainable and just futures in Africa”. The aim of this workshop series is to develop visions and fields of action for urban transitions in Africa. As contribution to the African Mobility Month 2021, the first workshop focussed on the 15-Minute City, one of the transition pathways of JPI Urban Europe’s upcoming Driving Urban Transitions Programme.
Era Net Smart Urban Futures (ENSUF) inspired researchers to get out of their comfort zone and to try new roles as moderators or translators and developed creative ways to engage with residents in local urban living labs. In the synthesis webinar on September 22, marking the end of the ENSUF initiative, researchers from the projects Smart Urban Intermediaries, CAPA.CITY and BRIGHT FUTURE engaged in a conversation to help leverage the learnings for future activities.
The European Commission introduced AI Testing and Experimentation Facilities (TEFs) in the Digital Europe Programme (DEP), to optimise development and deployment of AI. Stakeholders can now contribute with input on smart cities and communities before the call texts under the Digital Europe Programme are drafted.
The Urban Migration projects will build a transdisciplinary and cross-sectoral community of researchers, practitioners and migrant communities working in the field of
Did you know that the majority of JPI Urban Europe funded research- and innovation projects formulate evidence-based policy recommendations? Newest in is a policy brief by the ENLARGE project, about linking policy for low-carbon heating systems- with social sustainability and water usage…
Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress (SRI) took place in Brisbane and online 12 – 15 June 2021. The recorded sessions with experts from across the globe are now available on the event platform when you register to the conference free of charge. Use the search functions to find topics and recorded sessions that interests you!
Are you interested in a guideline through the jungle of support measures and European Commission programmes? This yearly mapping of R&I initiatives by the European Commission was recently published. The report maps city related actions, initiatives, platforms and networks funded under the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, including JPI Urban Europe initiatives and the proposed urban partnership Driving Urban Transitions to a Sustainable Future (DUT).
Addressing urban issues is crucial for solving grand societal and planetary challenges in the contemporary world. While goals and strategies, such as Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals are global ambitions, enhancing sustainability and livability on a local urban scale is key. This workshop series aims at developing visions on just, sustainable and livable urban areas in Africa, discussing the pathways to make those visions a reality and how international cooperation can support local urban transitions.