Climate Neutral Urban Districts in Europe

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The project idea Climate Neutral Urban Districts in Europe (CLUE) was formulated by a team of experts at the City of Stockholm and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. The project idea was first presented during the EU Interregional Cooperation Forum, 20/21 September 2007, Lisbon. The objective of the CLUE regional development project is increased regional capacity in policy development to faciltate implementation and assessment of new solutions and technologies to support low carbon economy in urban areas. Furthermore a shared perception on Climate Neutral Urban Districts in the partnership is a project aim. To achieve this, we aim to develop the relation between urban development policy and climate mitigation measures. This will in affect increase the cities’ and regions’ capacity in planning with regards to assessment and implementation of new solutions and technologies to support a low-carbon economy in urban areas. To meet these objectives the CLUE project will explore best practices in planning and implementation of systems, solutions and technologies for climate neutral urban districts as well as methods for measuring, monitoring, reporting, verifying and assessing climate mitigating efforts. A climate neutral urban district is a district that uses innovative new technology and building techniques to reduce the carbon footprint. On the base of identified best practices the CLUE will develop practical guidelines and be an arena for testing, discussing and exchanging relevant experiences, innovations and strategies. Best practices identified within the project will be used as reference points for European cities and regions. The project partnership involves local, regional and university actors from various European countries, who are proactive in the development of climate neutral urban districts. CLUE will deliver: - International conferences, work meetings and expert workshops to develop and discuss climate neutral urban districts; - Best practice guides and policy recommendations on integration of climate aspects in the urban development process; - Guidelines for application of tools and methods for measuring, reporting, verifying and assessing climate neutrality technology; - Implementation plans for all participating regions CLUE will result in: - Shared perception on Climate Neutral Urban Districts among regional and local communities and stakeholders in Europe; - Increased capacity in policy development to faciltate implementation and assessment of new solutions and technologies to support low carbon economy in urban areas

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