Driving Urban Transitions Partnership

Shocks to supply chains caused by Covid-19 or the war in Ukraine highlighted a need to improve food security in Europe. Feed4Food, a project led by Lia van Wesenbeeck at the Amsterdam Centre for World Food Studies, aims to promote a shift in food systems, and improve income and food security for the most vulnerable. By establishing 4 Urban Agriculture Living Labs in Strovolos (#Cyprus), Drama (#Greece), Bucharest (#Romania), and Gdansk (#Poland), the project will: 👨👦 Arrange Open Days to help vulnerable groups (such as the elderly, migrants, dropped out from education youth and others) 🥕 Develop micro-small food production and processing activities 🔊 Facilitate participants taking ownership of results through photography and social media   These and other actions can provide food for all residents, especially low-income consumers, as well as educate local communities. Visit FEED4FOOD website to find out more 👉 https://feed4food.eu/ 📚 Explore all DUT projects in the Project Catalogue https://lnkd.in/dDtM9Z2a   📌 Project partners Amsterdam Centre for World Food Studies Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), Fundacja Twoja Rola, AquaBlend Polska, University Of Agriculture in Krakow, Sustainability Metrics Cyprus, Ladies Union of Drama, Democritus University of Thrace - (D.U.Th.), University of Bucharest, Kes Research Center Cyprus, Area #foodsystems #communitygarden #localproduction

🚚 Urban logistics that are predominantly based on private transport (trucks, cars, etc.) are particularly problematic in cities, as they contribute to traffic congestion and inefficient deliveries. To address these issues, cities are increasingly looking for sustainable solutions within their scope of action. A group of experts from AustriaTech, University of Zilina, University of Deusto and the City of Venice identified three key issues that once addressed could improve sustainable urban logistics and delivery in a 15-minute City:   🌐 Advanced technologies and digitalisation 📦 A shift in consumer behaviour 👩🔬 Research and innovation for new solutions   "Sustainable urban delivery isn't just about fancy electric vehicles - it's about rethinking the way things are moved. The 15-minute city concept offers a unique opportunity to create local logistics ecosystems that are efficient, clean and foster a stronger sense of community. By combining smart technologies, encouraging a shift towards local products and supporting consumer flexibility, we can create a future where we get what we need, not at the expense of a congested and polluted city" - commented Kristin Hanna, Analyst at AustriaTech Check out the article originally published on illuminem 👉 https://lnkd.in/dpXM3iEx Download the publication “Navigating the 15-minute City: First Learnings and Discussions from the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership”  👉 https://lnkd.in/dY4sNYzy #15minutecity #logistics #mobility

⚡ 🥳 The ENERGY4ALL website is live! Visit our website and learn about the aims of our transnational research project, exploring and highlighting the role of communities and the human dimension in designing Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) and Energy Communities (ECs). Get to know our pilots, explore the topics of the good practices we are going to share, and keep up to date with our news. ☀️ https://lnkd.in/dCxuapud A Driving Urban Transitions Partnership project #energycommunities #communityenergy #ParticipatoryGovernance #renewableenergyisthefuture #positiveenergydistricts #PEDs

Public spaces in cities can be redesigned to take into account aspects such as age, gender, access to green spaces and the protection of people from marginalisation. #InclusiveCity, an international project led by Roland Krebs and Theresa König at superwien urbanism zt gmbh, will develop a set of tools, methods and strategies to support better use of public spaces. Over the coming months, project partners will work with communities in 5 urban living labs to support better use of public spaces:   📍Rome➡Involving communities to tackle poverty in social housing states 📍Budapest➡Exploring challenges and opportunities in a multicultural street 📍Oslo➡Developing tools to involve marginalized groups  📍Rotterdam➡Identifying where to place mobility and leisure facilities 📍Vienna➡Involving children and elderly to improve public space   Learn more about this and other DUT projects 📖 Project Catalogue https://lnkd.in/dDtM9Z2a 🎥 Video https://lnkd.in/dPWzdTEs #placemaking #15minutecity #socialinclusion #criticalplacemaking #gentrification #DUT #ParticipatoryDemocracy #inclusivecity #norway #netherlands #austria #italy #hungary

Are you interested in applying for EU funding but unsure of where to begin? Join Info Day 1 for a session covering all the essentials of the DUT Call 2024. This is a funding opportunity for transnational research and/or innovation projects that accelerate the transition to climate-neutral and sustainable cities. Why Attend? 🔹Get comprehensive guidance on the application process and eligibility criteria. 🔹Get answers to any questions you might have. Info Day 1: 🔹 Date: 10 September 2024 🔹 Time: 10:00 – 13:00 (CET) 🔹 Place: online Sign up to the DUT matchmaking platform to access Info Day 1: https://lnkd.in/dnb4BTvs   #DUTCall2024 #DUTPartnership #HorizonEU #EUPartnership 📌 Mission Innovation, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, EU Science, Research and Innovation, European Commission

🌳 In a warming climate, improving the design of nature-based solutions in cities can play a pivotal role in climate adaptation, resilience of urban vegetation, and enhanced social benefits.   The GreenStorm project, focusing on the design and deployment of stormwater nature-based solutions to manage stormwater (NBSsw), is set to assess how NBSsw structures perform in a wide range of European climates, as well as in climate extremes such as high-intensity rainfall and drought. Marie-Christine Gromaire, Research Director at Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, coordinates this project with partners in #Denmark, #France, #Greece, #Italy and #Sweden. She explained what some of the expected outcomes are: ✅Guidance for the design of efficient and resilient NBSSW ✅Demonstration of the relevance of participatory approaches in NBSSW projects ✅Strategies for successful implementation of NBSSW depending on local context ✅City-scale assessment of the benefits of NBSSW to guide the intervention of public authorities   Find out more about this and other projects in Circular Urban Economies ➡ https://lnkd.in/dDtM9Z2a 🎥 https://lnkd.in/dG_qvjEx #NatureBasedSolutions #GreenInfrastructure Comune di Genova DEPARTEMENT DE LA SEINE SAINT DENIS, Östersunds kommun, Ville de Paris

Are you looking to partner on research and innovation projects? Our funding opportunity, #DUTCall2024, offers a great opportunity to collaborate with a diverse network of stakeholders from across Europe and beyond. To qualify for funding, a project consortia must include three partners from three countries that have funding agencies participating in the call.    The call opens 2 September 2024. Get started already now by finding project partners on our matchmaking platform. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dnb4BTvs #DUTPartnership #HorizonEU #EUPartnership 📌 Mission Innovation, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, EU Science, Research and Innovation, European Commission

Are you working on a project to develop more efficient urban energy systems on the district level? Explore if your project matches the objectives in the Positive Energy Districts topics in the #DUTCall2024. Find the detailed descriptions of the call topics here: https://lnkd.in/dPGN5ege #postiveenergydistricts #DUTPartnership #HorizonEU #EUPartnership   📌 Mission Innovation, Belmont Forum, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, EU Science, Research and Innovation, European Commission

🔌Urban areas producing more energy than what is consumed are known as Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). Digital models and other tools can help to identify and visualize the potential of certain areas in cities to become Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), but how can city authorities plan and use energy more efficiently?   💡The project DigiTwins4PEDs, led by Volker Coors at Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart, aims to address technical, social, and economic aspects required to establish PEDs by:   ✅Supporting public participation and generating knowledge for energy flexibilization in Stuttgart, Vienna, Rotterdam, and Wroclaw ✅Simulating changes in behaviour, demand-side management and storage options using digital models Results will help experts and authorities to visualise neighbourhoods as PEDs and understand their socio-economic impacts. Learn more about this and the other 12 projects focused on Positive Energy Districts: ➡ https://lnkd.in/dDtM9Z2a 🎥 https://lnkd.in/d3jwyRZQ #innovation #urbanplanning #smartcities #urbaninnovation #climateneutrality #PED 📌 Partners: AIT Austrian Institute of Technology InfoSolutions Sp. z o.o., Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart, Delft University of Technology, Universitaet Fuer Bodenkultur Wien, Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy We Wroclawiu, Gemeente Rotterdam, City of Vienna

Are you looking for funding to drive urban mobility transitions? Explore if your project aligns with the topics covered in the #DUTCall2024. Key focus areas include: 🔹 Innovations for inclusive and youth-centric mobility systems 🔹 System innovations and proximity policies for sustainable city regions 🔹 Utilising data and indicators to provide evidence for effective decision-making in urban mobility transitions For detailed descriptions of all call topics, click here: https://lnkd.in/d8H_xnwb #15minuteCity #DUTPartnership #HorizonEU #EUPartnership 📌 Mission Innovation, Belmont Forum, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, EU Science, Research and Innovation, European Commission