NetZeroCities is a key initiative supporting the EU Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030”. The project provides European cities with the tools, resources, and expertise needed to accelerate their transition to climate neutrality. It focuses on systemic change, investment planning, governance support, and capacity-building to ensure that cities can meet their decarbonization targets.

• Assist 100 European cities in becoming climate-neutral by 2030
• Establish cities as innovation hubs to set examples for other European urban centers
• Provide cities with tailored expertise, financial support, and policy frameworks for achieving net-zero emissions

• Climate-KIC (coordinating organization)
• European Commission
• Various research institutions and urban sustainability experts

• Support cities in developing and implementing Climate City Contracts (CCC)
• Help cities design action and investment plans for achieving climate neutrality
• Facilitate access to public and private funding opportunities