ERRIN is a partner in the NetZeroCities project, which supports the Horizon Europe Cities Mission through the development of a tailor-made platform for cities striving to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. The project is now preparing two City Panels, which will give cities a chance to provide direct input and help shape NetZeroCities' products, services and processes. 

There will be two panels: 

• The Practitioner Panel seeks technical and administrative staff actively working on climate neutrality in their city and who will be the primary users of the forthcoming one-stop-shop platform.
• The Strategic Panel seeks Mayors, Deputy Mayors and/or high-level decision-makers actively involved with climate governance and strategic, integrated policymaking. This panel will principally advise and observe the Climate City Contract process.

Cities' experience and expertise are crucial to ensuring that the platform services and processes are demand-driven and designed so that cities make the most of the services available. The City Panels will also provide participating cities with an opportunity to network and collaborate with other cities committed to accelerating the transition to climate neutrality.

Any city is eligible to apply and there will be no perceived conflict of interest should your city apply to join the 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission and/or to become a pilot or twin city at a later stage in the project. However, only one applicant per city will be considered to encourage geographic and cultural diversity.

More information about the panels (including FAQs) as well as the application form to join one of the City Panels can be found here. The FAQs can also be found attached on this page. The deadline to apply for the City Panels is 4 February 2022. 

Applications to express interest in taking part in the Mission on climate-neutral and smart cities remains open until 31 January - learn more here.