Cities across the EU and Horizon Europe Associated Countries can now apply to join the EU Cities Mission’s Twinning Learning Programme. Facilitated by the NetZeroCities project, in which ERRIN is a partner, the Twinning Learning Programme will pair applicants with the second cohort of Pilot Cities, who act as innovation hubs to pursue activities related to rapid decarbonisation.

Cities are twinned according to common circumstances and challenges, allowing them to benefit from each other’s knowledge and experience. The cities accepted to the 20-month programme will also have access to world-class practitioners and experts to facilitate learning opportunities, as well as financial support for visits with their paired city. After completion, Twin Cities will embed their learnings from pilot activities across the city via an Action Plan.

Cities that are not already part of the Cities Mission or its ongoing Pilot and Twinning programmes can apply until 31 May 2024. Learn more about the call and how to apply here.

In September 2023, 40 cities from across Europe were announced as the first cohort of Twin Cities, of which 13 cities came from ERRIN member regions.