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  1. Horizon Europe: Over €310 million available to fund new energy and mobility research projects

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    Source: European Commission

    The European Commission has launched new calls for projects under Horizon Europe’s Work Programme for 2023-2024 Cluster 5 – which groups together topics on Climate Action, Energy, and Mobility.

    These calls offer a total of €310.05 million in EU funding, with an application deadline set for 18 April 2024. They encompass various subject areas or ‘destinations’, including:

    1. Cross-sectoral solutions for the climate transition (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D2-01)
    2. Efficient, sustainable, and inclusive energy use (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D4-01)
    3. Clean and competitive solutions for all transport modes (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01)

    Details regarding the calls and application procedures can be found in the table below:

    Call ReferenceNumber of
    Topics    		Type of actionBudget available
    (€ million)    		Deadline
    HORIZON-CL5-
    2024-D2-01    		5HORIZON IA;
    HORIZON RIA    		7218/04/2024
    HORIZON-CL5-
    2024-D4-01    		3HORIZON IA3618/04/2024
    HORIZON-CL5-
    2024-D5-01    		18HORIZON CSA;
    HORIZON IA;
    HORIZON RIA    		202.0518/04/2024
    310.05

    Background

    Horizon Europe, with a budget of €95.5 billion, is the EU’s primary funding program for research and innovation. Energy, Climate Action, and Mobility research actions fall under Cluster 5, aimed at propelling the twin green and digital transitions to meet the EU’s climate objectives and enhance energy resilience.

    How to apply

    Funding opportunities under Horizon Europe consult the multiannual Climate, Energy, and Mobility work program. The work programme of Horizon Europe 2023-2024 was adopted by the European Commission in December 2022.

    Detailed instructions and necessary documents for proposal submission are available on the Funding and Tenders portal.

    Requirements

    The requirements for submitting a project proposal are detailed in the relevant documents published on the individual call page.

    Evaluation of submitted proposals is conducted by independent experts, and successful applicants receive evaluation results within five months of the submission deadline. Grant agreements are finalized within eight months after the submission deadline.

  2. European cities to receive the EU Mission Label for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities

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    Source: Climate-KIC

    The European Commission has awarded 10 cities with the EU Mission Label as a part of the NetZeroCities program led by EIT Climate-KIC. This label marks an important step, acknowledging the cities’ plans (Climate City Contracts) to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 and aims to facilitate access to both public and private funding to support this goal.

    The cities bestowed with the EU Mission Label include Sønderborg (Denmark), Mannheim (Germany), Madrid, Valencia, Valladolid, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and Zaragoza (Spain), Klagenfurt (Austria), Cluj-Napoca (Romania), and Stockholm (Sweden).

    Thomas Osdoba, Director of the Mission Platform at NetZeroCities, emphasises “The first Mission Cities to secure the Mission Label is a milestone on their way to climate neutrality. We all know how big the challenge is and this key step is a sign of progress and momentum. The EU Mission Label has the power to significantly accelerate the climate transition journey for European Cities and unlock their potential,”

    The assessment of Climate City Contracts, submitted by the cities earlier this year to NetZeroCities, was conducted by the European Commission. The contracts outline the cities’ overarching vision for climate neutrality, incorporating action plans and investment strategies. The cities developed their Climate City Contracts collaboratively with local stakeholders, including the private sector and citizens. The contracts serve as innovative governance tools, leveraging existing knowledge and resources to swiftly reduce emissions and overcome various barriers (financial, structural, governance, social, and more), to achieve their climate goals.

    The first group of cities submitted their Climate City Contracts in April 2023. These were then subject to a thorough review by the EU Commission with the support of experts, including from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Joint Research Centre (JRC). Upon successful review, cities receive the EU Mission Label, providing enhanced access to EU, national, and regional funding, as well as private investments.

    The EU Commission, in collaboration with the Mission Platform, currently managed by the NetZeroCities program, will continue supporting the effective implementation of Climate City Contracts. Cities that have received the EU Mission Label can now use it as a vote of confidence in their climate neutrality plans, especially when seeking support from public and private funders.

    The Commission will support cities through the Mission Platform with hands-on advice and funding programs, such as the €32 million Pilot Cities Programme combined with a Twinning Programme. A second call for the Pilot Cities Programme was open until 6 November, with a budget of €20 million.

    Anticipating the participation of many other Mission Cities, currently developing their Climate City Contracts, this collective effort is not only leading the way but also inspiring other cities, governments, and institutions to embark on similar climate action journeys.

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