Synergies and Co-creation
Patrick Child, Deputy Director General, DG Environment, European Commission
Cities need a favorable regulatory environment to be able to maneuver swiftly. They also need to be able to draw on national and regional programs, which need to be aligned well to make them effective and to avoid duplication of efforts. To reach the goals of the 100 Climate-neutral Cities Mission as well as unleash important private investment, European Union institutions will provide technical, financial, regulatory support. This Mission represents learning by doing, which is a new process, and national networks are there to foster a new spirit of co-working. Synergies and co-creation with stakeholders are of high importance in this process. A range of different programs need to be brought together and partnerships should be utilized where possible.