U_CAN is a Horizon Europe project designed to support Ukrainian cities in aligning their climate strategies with EU policies. The project fosters collaboration between Ukrainian municipalities, EU expert institutions, and Mission Cities, focusing on capacity building, knowledge transfer, and strategic planning to help cities transition toward climate neutrality by 2050.

To enable Ukrainian cities to:
1. Develop localized climate neutrality strategies
2. Identify and transition key sectors (e.g., energy, industry, nature-based solutions)
3. Establish twinning partnerships with EU Mission Cities
4. Implement pilot initiatives demonstrating practical climate solutions
5. Scale knowledge and engagement across Ukraine to ensure long-term climate alignment

Lead Partner: Technische Universität Dresden (Germany)
Key Participants: 8 Ukrainian pilot cities, NGOs and research institutions, DIN (German Institute for Standardization), EU Mission City Dresden, Other European partners supporting knowledge exchange and dissemination

1. Integrate Ukrainian cities into the European Green Deal framework
2. Build local capacities in governance, planning, and implementation
3. Foster institutional partnerships between Ukrainian and EU cities
4. Pilot effective climate mitigation and adaptation measures in real urban contexts
5. Disseminate knowledge and promote replication across wider Ukrainian regions