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Funding opportunities: DUT Call 2023 – mobility, circularity, and energy

Stephen Gallagher — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:23:54 +0000

DUT Call 2023 People-centred urban transformation The DUT Call 2023 is co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe. On a global level, the call is part of the Mission Innovation (MI) call series, i.e. MICall23. The purpose of the call is to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities...

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War prompts update on Wrocław 2050 strategy

Metrex — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:19:52 +0000

In March this year, the City of Wrocław shared its 2050 foresight strategy which predicts social, economic and spatial development over the next 30 years. Wrocław explains below why, in light of the war in Ukraine, they have revised this strategy and issued a supplement to the report, analysing the potential long-term impact. The Russian...

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What have we learnt during the first five months of the Metropolitan Climate Challenge Expert Group?

Metrex — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:19:52 +0000

The METREX Metropolitan Climate Challenge Expert Group was launched at the METREX Spring Conference in Turin in May 2022. The group reflects on five months’ work, asking “what have we done and what have we learnt so far?” Activities May 2022: Launching workshop to identify key topics for the group’s cooperation June 2022: Webinar to...

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Towards a Metropolitan Vision for Europe 2050 – October update

Metrex — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:25:50 +0000

Europe is confronted by unprecedented social and physical change. From climate adaptation to energy production, productivity to inequality, the challenges we face seem insurmountable. Prompted by an invitation from EU Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform Elisa Ferreira to rethink our approaches to these issues, METREX, is developing a uniquely metropolitan-level solution to a prosperous, safe...

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ESPON STISE findings: Keeping the Eurodelta metropolis accessible and attractive to live in

Metrex — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:54:19 +0000

METREX-supported ESPON project results explore to what extent the Strategic Urban Region of the Eurodelta (SURE) is moving towards greener mobility. Research carried out for ESPON– on which METREX was an Observer –has identified four effective cross-border policy measures and a clear approach on how the mobility of both people and goods in the Eurodelta...

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Expert Group starts on Metropolitan Climate Challenge

Metrex — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:10:21 +0000

New METREX Expert Group on Metropolitan Climate Challenge aims to strengthen metropolitan and regional cooperation on climate change mitigation and adaptation. A new Expert Group has been initiated to strengthen metropolitan regions and cities’ ability to reduce their emissions and improve their resilience. The group will focus on measures that will most rapidly and efficiently...

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Helsinki Energy Challenge – Can you design the future of urban heating?

Metrex — Wed, 20 May 2020 13:02:56 +0000

Helsinki launches global one-million-euro competition to answer the question: How can we decarbonise the heating of Helsinki, using as little biomass as possible? The climate crisis is the most crucial challenge of our time, and cities have a key role in driving the shift to a low-carbon economy. Helsinki is one of the leading cities...

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€1m Helsinki Energy Challenge to decarbonise city’s heating

Metrex — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:13:59 +0000

Helsinki Energy Challenge is a global one-million-euro challenge competition to answer the question: How can we decarbonise the heating of Helsinki, using as little biomass as possible? Cities such as Helsinki have a key role in driving the shift to a low-carbon economy. And it is not alone! The climate crisis is the most crucial...

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