How the paradigm of city science contributes to climate resilience

5 October 2022

Redactie openresearch.amsterdam

12 October 04:30 - 06:00 - In partnership with the City of Amsterdam

Many social challenges are urban. Thus, the science, policy and innovation to address them must also be urban and regional centered. How does the interface of science and policy relate to the challenges we face when talking about climate resilience and neutrality?

This meeting will be opened by Philippe Froissard, Director-General of Research & Innovation at the European Commission. During this session, local authorities from, among others, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Thessaloniki, Espoo give a testimony about their challenges, experiences and their vision towards climate neutrality. We talk about cooperation between the European Commissions and the cities, with, among others, Head of Unit of Territoral Development of the Joint Research Centre, Alessandro Rainoldi. The session is moderated by Farid Tabarki.

We investigate new ways of working together and what this requires from a social, economic and legal perspective. Based on the publication 'Urban and Regional Research Ecology', which was published in May 2022, the concluding remarks and insights to take with you are provided by the undersigned. The language of the meeting is English. Below you can read more about where to register and about the background of this meeting and the week.

Do you want to participate online?

Participation is free and you can register for it. Once you are registered, you can easily find the meeting by using the workshop code 12WS22434. For registration click [HERE]

Background: Amsterdam participation in 100 Climate Neutral Cities

In April 2022, Amsterdam was selected by the European Commission to participate in the Cities Mission of 100 climate neutral cities by 2030. With this, Amsterdam, along with 99 other cities, takes on the role as a catalyst of the transition to climate neutrality across Europe 2050. In the meeting 'How the paradigm of city science can contribute to a climate neutral city', this forms the framework from which the company enters into dialogue.

About the European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionWeek)

Local and regional authorities are of great importance for good governance in Europe. During this European Week, regions and cities share their experiences and knowledge about how they translate EU policies into practice. Since its first edition in 2003, this event has grown into a networking platform that brings regions and cities from all over Europe together. This week's central themes are (1) Green transition, (2) Regional cohesion, (3) Digital transition and (4) Empowerment of young people. These themes are discussed in many workshops, information sessions and lab sessions. The aim is to discuss, together with decision-makers, experts and implementers, the common challenges for Europe's regions and cities and explore possible solutions.

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