Sustainable Urban Areas for 2030 in a Post-Covid-19 Scenario: Focus on Innovative Research and Funding Frameworks to Boost Transition towards 100 Positive Energy Districts and 100 Climate-Neutral Cities
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Clerici Maestosi Paola, Andreucci Maria Beatrice, Civiero Paolo
DOI: 10.3390/en14010216
ISSN: 1996-1073
Cities generate about 85% of the EU’s GDP. As such, they are key players in shaping
and providing technological and social innovations but also environmental impact. Thus, they
must urgently engage in unprecedented systemic transformational and bold transitions towards
sustainability and climate neutrality. The contribution—taking into account that the concepts of
community resilience and urban transition have changed as a consequence of COVID-19—critically
discusses innovative frameworks and funding opportunities that Horizon Europe will put in place to
boost sustainable urban areas in Europe, driving a transition to 100 Positive Energy Districts and 100
climate-neutral cities by 2030.