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Smarter together: when cities join forces to go carbon neutral

March 13th, 2024

A new thematic episode dedicated to NEUTRALPATH is available for streaming. Tune in to ICONS Innovation Stories podcast!

As we deal with the repercussions of 2023 being the hottest year in 100,000 years, the imperative to combat climate change has never been more urgent. In urban areas, where over half of the global population resides, meaningful actions can be taken to reverse the trend.

The latest episode of the podcast series, ICONS Innovation Stories, titled "Smarter Together: When Cities Join Forces to Get Climate Neutral," explores the pivotal role of collaboration among cities in reaching climate neutrality. Highlighting the notion that individual efforts may not suffice, the episode presents valuable experiences and innovative solutions.

The episode features insights from European research projects and initiatives in urban sustainability, shedding light on the collaborative efforts undertaken by cities in their quest for climate neutrality.

Tune in to the latest episode of ICONS Innovation Stories on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4egKCyXrw9szBdRhUj7Bsm?go=1&sp_cid=5ff7f8c654bb87196b05d7c7a2b326d4&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop

ICONS Innovation Stories

ICONS Innovation Stories is a podcast produced by ICONS. It hosts several series and episodes recorded both by EU projects and by ICONS itself with music by Theresia Orchestra. With a dedication to delivering engaging and informative content, ICONS Innovation Stories sparks meaningful conversations about European research and innovation and its impact on everyday life that resonate with a global audience.

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NEUTRALPATH

NEUTRALPATH is a European-funded project paving the way towards climate-neutral cities through the development of Positive and Clean Energy Districts (PCEDs) and the co-design of efficient, climate-friendly solutions. By contributing to the European mission of achieving at least 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030, it sets an example for other cities to replicate the process by 2050.

Contacts:

Project coordinator:
Cecilia Sanz, CARTIF, cecsan@CARTIF.ES

Communication and Dissemination Officer:
Chiara Bartolacci, ICONS, chiara.bartolacci@icons.it

Project website: neutralpath.eu
Twitter: #NEUTRALPATH_eu
LinkedIn: NEUTRALPATH

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