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In September 2023, the NetZeroCities initiative, which supports European cities' journey towards carbon neutrality and smart technologies by 2030, launched a 20-month project to enhance city collaboration, known as the Twin City Connection.
The NetZeroCities project receives funding from the Horizon 2020, the European Union's research programme.
Reykjavík applied to join this initiative and was selected to partner with Lahti in Finland. This partnership between Reykjavík and Lahti focuses on eco-friendly transportation and people-centered behavior changes to promote active transport. This is especially important for Reykjavík, as car transport accounted for 70% of total greenhouse gas emissions in 2021, according to emission inventories.
A key element of this project is that the twin cities exchange knowledge and experience in climate projects. Lahti serves as a pilot city for NetZeroCities and was named the European Green Capital in 2021, providing Reykjavík with a valuable opportunity for learning and adopting good practices.
Since the cities were matched in September 2023, efforts have been made to establish a framework for knowledge sharing and discussion.
Reykjavík participates in this knowledge exchange and develops solutions to advance in environmental issues. The project aims to:
A working group has been formed within Reykjavík City, consisting of officers from the Department of Environment & Planning and the Economic & Urban Development Team at the Mayor's office and Chief Executive Officer's (CEO's) office. Under guidance from ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) advisors, the group will work to encourage and enhance the use of active transportation among residents.
Working group members:
The project is managed by the Economic & Urban Development Team at the Mayor's and CEO's Office in cooperation with the Department of Environment & Planning of Reykjavík City.
Contact at Reykjavík City:
Sylva Lam, Project Manager of International Climate Projects
Project Manager of Climate Issues, Project Leader of SPARCS
Phone: +(354) 760-8815
email: sylva.lam@reykjavik.is
The project receives funding from the Horizon 2020, the European Union's research programme, under grant agreement No. 101036519