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				1 Series of webinars 2021How are urban initiatives and actions supporting Green, Just and Productive Cities in the EU? Series of webinars 2021How are urban initiatives and actions supporting Green, Just and Productive Cities in the EU? 20 September 2021 – 4 October 2021 A series of three webinars will be organised in line with the Green, Just and Productive city dimensions. Entitled ‘How are urban initiatives and actions supporting Green, Just and Productive Cities in the EU?’, the webinars will showcase examples and initiatives from cities on how to develop resilience and further the implementation of these dimensions at the local level, and providing a space for discussing achievements, remaining issues and future opportunities to help cities face their challenges in a strategic way and thus contribute to sustainable urban development. More information Leading in certain timesLeadership Programme for Housing Executives Leading in certain timesLeadership Programme for Housing Executives 27 September 2021 – 1 October 2021 From September 27th to October 1st, 2021, the Sciences Po University in Paris will host an exclusive course only for EFL and Housing Europe members. In this course, Housing Europe's Secretary-General, Sorcha Edwards and TU Delft's Professor for Housing Management, Vincent Gruis will host a round table, dedicated to the Future of Social Housing in Europe. More information The 9th annual edition of Sustainable Places (SP2021) The 9th annual edition of Sustainable Places (SP2021) 29 September 2021 – 1 October 2021 Each year, Sustainable Places features topics that are shaping how we think about buildings and the built environment. SP2021 has released a preliminary list of general focal topics in the Call for Proposals application which is now open for submissions. Across all editions, Sustainable Places is open to all topics related to building sustainability and most often reflect priorities reflected in the European Commission Societal Challenges and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. More information	2 Series of webinars 2021How are urban initiatives and actions supporting Green, Just and Productive Cities in the EU? Series of webinars 2021How are urban initiatives and actions supporting Green, Just and Productive Cities in the EU? 20 September 2021 – 4 October 2021 A series of three webinars will be organised in line with the Green, Just and Productive city dimensions. Entitled ‘How are urban initiatives and actions supporting Green, Just and Productive Cities in the EU?’, the webinars will showcase examples and initiatives from cities on how to develop resilience and further the implementation of these dimensions at the local level, and providing a space for discussing achievements, remaining issues and future opportunities to help cities face their challenges in a strategic way and thus contribute to sustainable urban development. More information	3 Series of webinars 2021How are urban initiatives and actions supporting Green, Just and Productive Cities in the EU? Series of webinars 2021How are urban initiatives and actions supporting Green, Just and Productive Cities in the EU? 20 September 2021 – 4 October 2021 A series of three webinars will be organised in line with the Green, Just and Productive city dimensions. Entitled ‘How are urban initiatives and actions supporting Green, Just and Productive Cities in the EU?’, the webinars will showcase examples and initiatives from cities on how to develop resilience and further the implementation of these dimensions at the local level, and providing a space for discussing achievements, remaining issues and future opportunities to help cities face their challenges in a strategic way and thus contribute to sustainable urban development. More information
4 Series of webinars 2021How are urban initiatives and actions supporting Green, Just and Productive Cities in the EU? Series of webinars 2021How are urban initiatives and actions supporting Green, Just and Productive Cities in the EU? 20 September 2021 – 4 October 2021 A series of three webinars will be organised in line with the Green, Just and Productive city dimensions. Entitled ‘How are urban initiatives and actions supporting Green, Just and Productive Cities in the EU?’, the webinars will showcase examples and initiatives from cities on how to develop resilience and further the implementation of these dimensions at the local level, and providing a space for discussing achievements, remaining issues and future opportunities to help cities face their challenges in a strategic way and thus contribute to sustainable urban development. More information	5 RE-FRAMING HOUSING TOGETHER RE-FRAMING HOUSING TOGETHER October 5-6, 2021 The time has come to meet again in person with peers from the sector. For this reason, Housing Europe is organising the 3rd Housing Europe Leaders Summit to bring together leaders from the public, cooperative and social housing sector to take stock of the new reality facing the sector. More information	6 RE-FRAMING HOUSING TOGETHER RE-FRAMING HOUSING TOGETHER October 5-6, 2021 The time has come to meet again in person with peers from the sector. For this reason, Housing Europe is organising the 3rd Housing Europe Leaders Summit to bring together leaders from the public, cooperative and social housing sector to take stock of the new reality facing the sector. More information Intersolar Europe / The smarter E 2021 Intersolar Europe / The smarter E 2021 October 6-8, 2021 Intersolar Europe is the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry and takes place annually at the Messe München exhibition center in Munich, Germany. The event’s exhibition and conference both focus on the areas of photovoltaics, solar thermal technologies, solar plants, as well as grid infrastructure and solutions for the integration of renewable energy. More information	7 Intersolar Europe / The smarter E 2021 Intersolar Europe / The smarter E 2021 October 6-8, 2021 Intersolar Europe is the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry and takes place annually at the Messe München exhibition center in Munich, Germany. The event’s exhibition and conference both focus on the areas of photovoltaics, solar thermal technologies, solar plants, as well as grid infrastructure and solutions for the integration of renewable energy. More information Covenant of Mayors CeremonyTowards a fairer, climate-neutral Europe for all Covenant of Mayors CeremonyTowards a fairer, climate-neutral Europe for all 7 October 2021 The online Covenant of Mayors Ceremony will celebrate this new phase, the achievements of the Community, and debate how to commit, engage, act and network towards a fairer. The European Commissioner for Energy Mrs Kadri Simson and the Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal Frans Timmermans will join Mayors, local leaders, Presidents of Regions, and representatives from municipalities of all sizes, in this celebration. Signatories now commit to reaching climate neutrality by 2050, implementing adaptation to climate change measures and alleviating energy poverty through a just transition. They also commit to engaging their citizens, businesses and local stakeholders in the transition. More information	8 Intersolar Europe / The smarter E 2021 Intersolar Europe / The smarter E 2021 October 6-8, 2021 Intersolar Europe is the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry and takes place annually at the Messe München exhibition center in Munich, Germany. The event’s exhibition and conference both focus on the areas of photovoltaics, solar thermal technologies, solar plants, as well as grid infrastructure and solutions for the integration of renewable energy. More information	9	10
11 European Week of Regions and Cities 2021 European Week of Regions and Cities 2021 October 11-14, 2021 The 19th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities will take place as a mostly digital event this October under the theme 'Together for Recovery.' Four topics will be centred under the theme: Green Transition: for a sustainable and green recovery Cohesion: from emergency to resilience Digital Transition: for people Citizen's engagement: for an inclusive, participative and fair recovery. More information EUROPEAN WEEK OF REGIONS AND CITIES 2021 EUROPEAN WEEK OF REGIONS AND CITIES 2021 October 11-14, 2021 The 19th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities will take place as a mostly digital event this October under the theme 'Together for Recovery.' Four topics will be centred under the theme: Green Transition: for a sustainable and green recovery Cohesion: from emergency to resilience Digital Transition: for people Citizen's engagement: for an inclusive, participative and fair recovery. More information European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery October 11-14, 2021 The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. More information European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery October 11-14, 2021 The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event (11- 14 October 2021) during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. More information	12 European Week of Regions and Cities 2021 European Week of Regions and Cities 2021 October 11-14, 2021 The 19th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities will take place as a mostly digital event this October under the theme 'Together for Recovery.' Four topics will be centred under the theme: Green Transition: for a sustainable and green recovery Cohesion: from emergency to resilience Digital Transition: for people Citizen's engagement: for an inclusive, participative and fair recovery. More information EUROPEAN WEEK OF REGIONS AND CITIES 2021 EUROPEAN WEEK OF REGIONS AND CITIES 2021 October 11-14, 2021 The 19th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities will take place as a mostly digital event this October under the theme 'Together for Recovery.' Four topics will be centred under the theme: Green Transition: for a sustainable and green recovery Cohesion: from emergency to resilience Digital Transition: for people Citizen's engagement: for an inclusive, participative and fair recovery. More information European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery October 11-14, 2021 The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. More information European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery October 11-14, 2021 The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event (11- 14 October 2021) during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. More information	13 European Week of Regions and Cities 2021 European Week of Regions and Cities 2021 October 11-14, 2021 The 19th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities will take place as a mostly digital event this October under the theme 'Together for Recovery.' Four topics will be centred under the theme: Green Transition: for a sustainable and green recovery Cohesion: from emergency to resilience Digital Transition: for people Citizen's engagement: for an inclusive, participative and fair recovery. More information EUROPEAN WEEK OF REGIONS AND CITIES 2021 EUROPEAN WEEK OF REGIONS AND CITIES 2021 October 11-14, 2021 The 19th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities will take place as a mostly digital event this October under the theme 'Together for Recovery.' Four topics will be centred under the theme: Green Transition: for a sustainable and green recovery Cohesion: from emergency to resilience Digital Transition: for people Citizen's engagement: for an inclusive, participative and fair recovery. More information European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery October 11-14, 2021 The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. More information European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery October 11-14, 2021 The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event (11- 14 October 2021) during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. More information Reimagine SeriesClimate Finance Reimagine SeriesClimate Finance 13 October 2021 To reach the 1.5-degree scenario, there needs to be a major shift in capital flows towards low-carbon, climate-resilient options. The right frameworks, tools and analysis are vital to countries enabling this shift today, leading us into the next decade. The pandemic has provided an opportunity for governments to rebuild their economies in a green way. The decisions they make now must put us on track for net-zero and in line with 2030 targets. More information	14 European Week of Regions and Cities 2021 European Week of Regions and Cities 2021 October 11-14, 2021 The 19th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities will take place as a mostly digital event this October under the theme 'Together for Recovery.' Four topics will be centred under the theme: Green Transition: for a sustainable and green recovery Cohesion: from emergency to resilience Digital Transition: for people Citizen's engagement: for an inclusive, participative and fair recovery. More information EUROPEAN WEEK OF REGIONS AND CITIES 2021 EUROPEAN WEEK OF REGIONS AND CITIES 2021 October 11-14, 2021 The 19th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities will take place as a mostly digital event this October under the theme 'Together for Recovery.' Four topics will be centred under the theme: Green Transition: for a sustainable and green recovery Cohesion: from emergency to resilience Digital Transition: for people Citizen's engagement: for an inclusive, participative and fair recovery. More information European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery October 11-14, 2021 The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. More information European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery European Week of Regions and Cities 2021Together for recovery October 11-14, 2021 The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event (11- 14 October 2021) during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. More information	15	16	17
18	19 European Urban Resilience Forum European Urban Resilience Forum October 19-20, 2021 Implementation of the EU Adaptation Strategy with a focus on cities and regions, climate justice and equity in climate adaptation or sustainable finance and innovative funding for adaptation are just a few of the many topics of this year’s EURESFO. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and points of view. Some of the topics: • Implementation of the EU Adaptation Strategy - focus on cities and regions • Climate justice and equity in climate adaptation • Sustainable finance and innovative funding for adaptation • Towards a resilient recovery • Ecosystem restoration and the nexus between biodiversity and climate resilience • Nature-based solutions for healthy ecosystems • Local adaptation planning for smaller municipalities • Low-carbon initiatives and sustainable buildings More information Seven Transformations for More Equitable and Sustainable Cities Seven Transformations for More Equitable and Sustainable Cities 19 October 2021 Join WRI experts along with global, city and community leaders to explore how to make cities work for more people – and generate economic and environmental benefits worldwide. Seven Transformations for More Equitable and Sustainable Cities is the culmination of a six-year research effort revealing a new vision for urban development based on what has worked in many cities around the world. We find that income and GDP can no longer be the sole measures of poverty and a city’s success. And we show that improved access to core services like water, sanitation, energy, transport and housing for the urban under-served can lead to citywide prosperity and sustainability. More information 9 09 30 103010: HORIZON EUROPE MATCHMAKING EVENT - ENERGY 9 09 30 103010: HORIZON EUROPE MATCHMAKING EVENT - ENERGY 19 October 2021 9 09 30 103010 – 12 12 30 103010 This online matchmaking event will be focused on the research and innovation community of Cyprus, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, and Hungary but it is also open to other relevant European stakeholders. The goal of the event is to build a platform for everyone to share their ideas and find partners for future consortia in Horizon Europe calls, with a particular focus on Cluster 5, under Energy related topics (Energy systems, grids, and storage; Renewable energy, Carbon capture, utilisation and storage, Efficient, sustainable, and inclusive energy use (including energy-efficient buildings). More information	20 European Urban Resilience Forum European Urban Resilience Forum October 19-20, 2021 Implementation of the EU Adaptation Strategy with a focus on cities and regions, climate justice and equity in climate adaptation or sustainable finance and innovative funding for adaptation are just a few of the many topics of this year’s EURESFO. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and points of view. Some of the topics: • Implementation of the EU Adaptation Strategy - focus on cities and regions • Climate justice and equity in climate adaptation • Sustainable finance and innovative funding for adaptation • Towards a resilient recovery • Ecosystem restoration and the nexus between biodiversity and climate resilience • Nature-based solutions for healthy ecosystems • Local adaptation planning for smaller municipalities • Low-carbon initiatives and sustainable buildings More information CIVITAS Forum 2021 CIVITAS Forum 2021 October 20-21, 2021 The CIVITAS Forum Conference 2021 will take place on 20-21 October 2021 in Aachen (Germany). The 18th edition of the CIVITAS Initiative’s flagship event will gather the keenest sustainable mobility minds to debate and analyse the most urgent topics in the field. Save the date - attendance is free of charge! This year’s CIVITAS Forum will utilise a hybrid format, combining online and onsite activities. Over the course of its two days, it will continue the tradition of offering interactive workshops, intriguing sessions, and interesting site visits, whilst introducing exciting new programme elements. These will provide the ideal opportunity to hear from the cities, people and projects driving innovation in smart, inclusive and sustainable mobility, as well as to exchange and connect with city representatives, policymakers, practitioners, planners, NGOs, and academics. More information SMART CITY Deep Tech Expo 2021 SMART CITY Deep Tech Expo 2021 October 20-21, 2021 At the Smart City Deep Tech Expo we will explore the different technologies that work in tandem to be interconnected and communicate problems and solutions. A technology base that includes: High-speed communication networks of connected devices and sensors, Smart Apps and Data Analytics, which translate information into alerts, knowledge and action. More information The Clean Energy TransitionFrom Vision to Reality The Clean Energy TransitionFrom Vision to Reality 20 October 2021 Decarbonising our economy and avoiding the worst effects of climate change requires us to stop adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Energy is a key piece of this puzzle. However, the technical challenges associated with the transition are just one factor in the equation. If we are serious about becoming a climate-neutral society, a comprehensive strategy for a fair and sustainable Clean Energy Transition is needed. Join us in this EERA event, featuring high-level discussions and invited speakers from the EU institutions and Member States/Associated Countries, leading international organisations (e.g., UN IPCC, IEA, IRENA), and prominent research institutions in Europe. More information The Clean Energy TransitionFrom Vision to Reality The Clean Energy TransitionFrom Vision to Reality 20 October 2021 The conference intends to provide multiple angles on how to design the best societal pathways to reach climate neutrality by 2050. More information 9 09 00 100010: The Clean Energy Transition: From Vision to Reality 9 09 00 100010: The Clean Energy Transition: From Vision to Reality 20 October 2021 9 09 00 100010 – 12 12 30 103010 Join to the EERA event "The Clean Energy Transition: From Vision to Reality", featuring high-level speakers representing a wide range of key stakeholders in the field. The conference intends to provide multiple angles on how to address this challenge and an innovative perspective on how to design the best societal pathways to reach climate neutrality by 2050. More information	21 CIVITAS Forum 2021 CIVITAS Forum 2021 October 20-21, 2021 The CIVITAS Forum Conference 2021 will take place on 20-21 October 2021 in Aachen (Germany). The 18th edition of the CIVITAS Initiative’s flagship event will gather the keenest sustainable mobility minds to debate and analyse the most urgent topics in the field. Save the date - attendance is free of charge! This year’s CIVITAS Forum will utilise a hybrid format, combining online and onsite activities. Over the course of its two days, it will continue the tradition of offering interactive workshops, intriguing sessions, and interesting site visits, whilst introducing exciting new programme elements. These will provide the ideal opportunity to hear from the cities, people and projects driving innovation in smart, inclusive and sustainable mobility, as well as to exchange and connect with city representatives, policymakers, practitioners, planners, NGOs, and academics. More information SMART CITY Deep Tech Expo 2021 SMART CITY Deep Tech Expo 2021 October 20-21, 2021 At the Smart City Deep Tech Expo we will explore the different technologies that work in tandem to be interconnected and communicate problems and solutions. A technology base that includes: High-speed communication networks of connected devices and sensors, Smart Apps and Data Analytics, which translate information into alerts, knowledge and action. More information	22	23	24
25 Global Climathon Week Global Climathon Week October 25-31, 2021 Join a global community of change-makers and innovators working in their communities to help humanity achieve the zero emissions goal. More information	26 Global Climathon Week Global Climathon Week October 25-31, 2021 Join a global community of change-makers and innovators working in their communities to help humanity achieve the zero emissions goal. More information 9th Informed Cities Forum 9th Informed Cities Forum October 26-28, 2021 Organised under the title “Re-purpose. Re-charge. Re-think. Heritage and e-mobility at the crossroads”, the 9th edition of the Informed Cities Forum will cast light on cultural heritage and electric mobility. The Informed Cities Forum event series is a popular European interactive “un-”conference driven by ICLEI, which aims to bridge the gap between research, policy-making and action in sustainable development, both at and for the local level. More information 9 09 00 100010: Climate and Energy Summit 2021 9 09 00 100010: Climate and Energy Summit 2021 26 October 2021 9 09 00 100010 – 13 01 30 103010 The Climate and Energy Summit organised by Friends of Europe brings together an exciting mix of high-level speakers and several hundred participants – including policymakers, academics, business leaders, civil society representatives and members of the international press from Europe and beyond – to address the climate emergency, energy innovations and the role Europe can play in advancing climate action. More information	27 Global Climathon Week Global Climathon Week October 25-31, 2021 Join a global community of change-makers and innovators working in their communities to help humanity achieve the zero emissions goal. More information 9th Informed Cities Forum 9th Informed Cities Forum October 26-28, 2021 Organised under the title “Re-purpose. Re-charge. Re-think. Heritage and e-mobility at the crossroads”, the 9th edition of the Informed Cities Forum will cast light on cultural heritage and electric mobility. The Informed Cities Forum event series is a popular European interactive “un-”conference driven by ICLEI, which aims to bridge the gap between research, policy-making and action in sustainable development, both at and for the local level. More information	28 Global Climathon Week Global Climathon Week October 25-31, 2021 Join a global community of change-makers and innovators working in their communities to help humanity achieve the zero emissions goal. More information 9th Informed Cities Forum 9th Informed Cities Forum October 26-28, 2021 Organised under the title “Re-purpose. Re-charge. Re-think. Heritage and e-mobility at the crossroads”, the 9th edition of the Informed Cities Forum will cast light on cultural heritage and electric mobility. The Informed Cities Forum event series is a popular European interactive “un-”conference driven by ICLEI, which aims to bridge the gap between research, policy-making and action in sustainable development, both at and for the local level. More information	29 Global Climathon Week Global Climathon Week October 25-31, 2021 Join a global community of change-makers and innovators working in their communities to help humanity achieve the zero emissions goal. More information	30 Global Climathon Week Global Climathon Week October 25-31, 2021 Join a global community of change-makers and innovators working in their communities to help humanity achieve the zero emissions goal. More information	31 Global Climathon Week Global Climathon Week October 25-31, 2021 Join a global community of change-makers and innovators working in their communities to help humanity achieve the zero emissions goal. More information