As part of the Smart Cities and Communities initiative, designed and supported by the European Commission and funded by Horizon 2020, European cities have become laboratories of change to develop innovative climate solutions and pilot new ways of living and working.
Structural changes and adjustments in governance have proved to be a turning point to give breath and support to innovation. “Systemic Changes in Governance. Equipping local governments for realising climate-neutral and smart cities” is a solution booklet that presents the far-reaching changes in governance tested by cities during their participation in Horizon 2020 Smart City Lighthouse (SCC-01) projects between 2014 and 2022.
In this page you will find some infographics based on input from cities and projects as part of the Systemic Changes in Governance Booklet, describing how innovative and tested changes in governance have proven their value.
- Some examples and best practices
- Common barriers faced by city authorities when transitioning to climate neutralities.
- Specific governance aspects that have helped the cities to become smart and climate-neutral
- Benefits that city administrations can gain from implementing the changes in governance