Key recommendations for cities committed to climate neutrality

Ulpiani G., Vetters N., Thiel C., Della Valle N., KILKIŞ Ş., Palermo V., ...More

NPJ URBAN SUSTAINABILITY, vol.5, no.1, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 5 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1038/s42949-025-00268-y
  • Journal Name: NPJ URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Cities are pivotal in the global quest for climate neutrality, yet implementation of climate actions often lags behind their ambitions. This Perspective distils practical recommendations to unlock the full potential of cities on their zero-emission journey. It focuses on comprehensive emissions accounting, innovative green finance, multilevel governance, co-creation, and integrated urban planning. These are key areas to bridge the ambition-implementation gap and advance a fair, inclusive climate transition.