Mind The Missions

🚀 The Call is Open Now! 🌍 The European Urban Initiative (EUI) has officially launched its third Innovative Actions Call, offering €90 million from the ERDF to support cutting-edge projects in EU cities. Topics: 💠 Energy Transition 💠 Technology in Cities 📅 Mark your calendars: The deadline is October 14, 2024, at 14:00 CEST. This is your city’s chance to be bold and innovative, crafting solutions that could reshape the future of urban living. Today we are hosting an info session at 2pm! There is still time to join: https://lnkd.in/eueDq8yS 🔗 For more details and to apply, visit the dedicated Call page on our website. Let's innovate for a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow! #EUI4yourcity #InnovativeActions European Commission Région Hauts-de-France

Interested in #urban futures? Join us and discuss in three webinars co-organised by EU Science, Research and Innovation and RSA Europe. We will talk about three issues that are closely linked to making #cities more resilient and inclusive: ➡️ #heat extremes ➡️ #homelessness ➡️ preparedness to #crises More info and registration👇 https://lnkd.in/ddkEyENm Silvia Iodice Paola Proietti Dr Patrizia Sulis Lewis Dijkstra Daniela Carl Nicola Pilling Mat Santamouris Elissavet Bargianni Michele Calandrino Marissa (Ellis) Plouin Freek Spinnewijn Solène Molard Arianna Gatta European Commission Regional Studies Association European Urban Initiative The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) Eurocities European Urban Knowledge Network URBACT Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024 perspective.brussels C40 Cities Cities Alliance Resilient Cities Network United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions & Cities Smart City Expo World Congress ICLEI FEANTSA Urban Agenda for the EU UNSW City of Athens, Greece The University of Queensland European Parliamentary Research Service European Committee of the Regions

📣 Become an URBACT Good Practice City! By applying to the call you can get: ✅Recognition for your impactful practice in sustainable urban development ✅Visibility and outreach at European level ✅A chance to lead an URBACT Transfer Network Find out more and apply before 30 June! 👉 urbact.eu/get-involved

Five standout cities making the world a better place The most recent Global Destination Sustainability Index looks at 69 indicators – such as recycling rates, air pollution levels, quantity of cycling paths and the percentage of hotel rooms that are certified eco-friendly – to select the world's most sustainable cities. While the index is geared towards recognising tourism sectors for their sustainability commitments, it also takes into account data that affects city residents – making the index a good resource not only for travellers who want to choose a sustainable destination, but for would-be residents looking to settle in an eco-friendly city, too. #sustainability #cities #greentransition

📢 We're thrilled to extend an invitation for you to join our GEODESIGN ONLINE SESSION hosted by Geodesignhub in the context of 🌎 Mind the Missions! Erasmus + project (KA220-ADU - Cooperation partnerships in adult education Number of Project: K2022-1-ES01-KA220-ADU-000087219). 🌐 Links: https://lnkd.in/dD2dHqZQ https://lnkd.in/dHz-6Jgs 🛠 Geodesign tool contributes to generating a shared understanding on common issues, using spatial visualisations of alternative scenarios to facilitate dialogue between different stakeholders. Geodesign tool was successfully adapted as a training tool for municipalities, enabling them to incorporate it into their adult education programs. The toolkit has been meticulously structured into teaching modules, encompassing • 👁 🔮 future-proofing and guidelines for training workshops' preparation, implementation, and evaluation; • 🗺 geodesign and corresponding workshop guidelines; project management tools and associated workshop guidelines; • ⚙ 🌳 guidelines for developing capstone projects linked to the vision of smarter, climate-resilient, and carbon-neutral cities. 🤼 @lowcarboneconomyfoundation8619 @geodesignhub7610 @inovamais @ajuntamentvalencia4373 @MindTheMissions @4CFtelevision +Municipality of Amarande and Scientific and Educational Centre Always Greeener. 🌍 Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

This video provided a general overview of the project MIND THE MISSIONS! Erasmus + project as introductory instructional material, and some partners’ testimonials regarding their experience in the project. They explained the methodology used in each of the three workshops to create the toolkit and considered the impact of the tool among the beneficiaries of the project, namely the municipalities of Amarante and Valencia.  Listen to those who have immersed themselves in the workshops of #MindTheMissions and how they plan to bring this knowledge to their communities and professions. 💡🌱 #MindTheMissions #Sustainability #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #CommunityDevelopment #FutureLiteracy #Geodesign #ProjectManagement #Workshops #Innovation #EnvironmentalImpact #ChangeMakers #GreenCities #EducationForAdults #LocalAction #Collaboration #Empowerment #SustainableCommunities #EcoFriendly #Erasmus+ #TransformativeChange #SustainableFuture #Erasmus+KA220 Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Are you ready to transform the future with us? 🌍✨ Discover how #MindTheMissions is redefining sustainability and urban planning. Stay tuned for more! Be an Agent of change! #MindTheMissions #Sustainability #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #CommunityDevelopment #FutureLiteracy #Geodesign ProjectManagement #Workshops #Innovation #EnvironmentalImpact #ChangeMakers #GreenCities #EducationForAdults #LocalAction #Collaboration #Empowerment #SustainableCommunities #EcoFriendly #Erasmus+ #TransformativeChange #SustainableFuture #Erasmus+KA220 Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. 

📢 We’re happy to share that Ajuntament de València - our partner in #MindtheMissions #ErasmusPlus project won the Green Capital of Europe title! 👉 The European Commission cited Valencia’s 5 million square meters of green space. 97% of residents live less than 300 meters from a major green area.  Whether that’s the popular wide sandy beaches of the Mediterranean or the marshy lagoon of the Albufera where Valencia’s paella rice is grown - the city sets an environmental example for others to follow.  #GreenCapital #GreenCity #Environment You can read more in this #CNN report: https://lnkd.in/dgT-tXsr

 💧🌍 Unveiling the OSIAMO Initiative: Transforming Water Management for Resilient Communities! 🌊🤝- a project we discovered while working on #MindtheMissions #Erasmus+ project In the heart of Italy, the municipalities of Buonconvento and Cinigiano embarked on a transformative journey after facing severe flooding in 2013 and 2015. 🇮🇹 The OSIAMO (Let’s Dare) initiative emerged, showcasing a pioneering River Agreement, uniting communities for sustainable water management and resilience. 🌿💙 Initiative Objectives: 🚧 Hydraulic Risk Mitigation: Adopting an integrated approach for resilient territorial design to minimize risks. 🛣️ Infrastructure Harmony: Reducing interference between hydrographic networks and infrastructure for integrated mobility. 🌳 Ecosystem Conservation: Promoting active protection of the Ombrone River basin, ensuring the highest integration of nature, safety, and social uses. 🌐 Environmental Excellence: Caring for the river environment, striving for 'excellent' classification despite climate change. 👥 Community Engagement: Encouraging trust, interest, and active participation of people and institutions. 🏞️ Cultural & Natural Heritage Enhancement: Supporting slow and responsible tourism, aligning with multifunctional agriculture. Benefits: 🌐 Use-of-Futures Approach: Active engagement of participants in regional planning, fostering a deeper connection to their territory. 🤝 Improved Institutional Partnerships: Establishing integrated pilot projects and strategic visions, showcasing the potential of linking different spatial scales. 🌍 Awareness of Systemic Interdependencies: Demonstrating interconnectedness for sustainable management, raising awareness about systemic interdependencies. Challenges: 🤹♀️ Stakeholder Engagement: Overcoming challenges in engaging all stakeholders, especially those with limited resources and indirect impact. 📜 Legal Framework Complexity: Navigating the bureaucratic nature of the legal framework, emphasizing open communication and inclusivity. By embracing challenges and fostering collaboration, OSIAMO envisions a resilient and sustainable future, a testament to the power of communities uniting for water management excellence! 🌊💙 #WaterManagement #Sustainability #CommunityResilience #Italy A big shoutout to all the people involved in this amazing journey so far! Ajuntament de València | Proyectos Europeos València Câmara Municipal de Amarante Geodesignhub 4CF The Futures Literacy Company Lowcarboneconomy Foundation Always Greener

🚨 DEADLINE POSTPONED 📅 22/3/2024 Two extra weeks to submit a proposal to the CLIMAAX first FSTP Open Call: the deadline for applying has been extended! You now have until March 22, 2024, at 17:00 Brussels time to apply. There's still a chance to secure up to €300,000 for conducting multi-risk climate assessments using the CLIMAAX methodological framework and toolbox. Moreover, UK regions are now eligble to apply too as part of the UK's accession to the Horizon Europe Programme. Learn more → https://lnkd.in/d4A2tfNa #ClimateRiskAssessment #resilience #climatechange #publicfunding #CLIMAAX #HorizonEurope #climateadaptation #funds4regions #fstp #funding #ClimateResilience #climatechange #socialresilience #missionclimateadaptation #MissionClimate #ClimateAction Mission Implementation Platform for Adaptation to Climate Change (MIP4Adapt) | Pathways2Resilience | REGILIENCE | VALORADA EU | Deltares | CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici | FundingBox | EURADA - European Association of Development Agencies | CIMA Research Foundation | Centre de Recerca Aplicada en Hidrometeorologia (CRAHI) | Copernicus ECMWF | International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) | Pelastusopisto - Emergency Services Academy Finland | IVM Institute for Environmental Studies | adelphi | IGOT-ULisboa - Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território | Finnish Meteorological Institute | KAjO |