Urban Transitions Mission Partners with the IEA’s Technology Collaboration Programme on Cities

date: 3 October 2024

The Urban Transitions Mission (UTM) and the Decarbonising Cities and Communities TCP, under the framework of the IEA Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCP), have announced a groundbreaking partnership to bridge the gap between research, innovation, and the practical implementation of innovative urban solutions.

This collaboration will activate a global space for knowledge exchange, bringing together cities, national city networks, and researchers to jointly explore solutions for key transition priorities by and for cities. By leveraging UTM’s knowledge exchange platform – the Urban Transitions Mission Centre, the focus will be on critical areas such as blended finance, innovative financing, data-driven urban energy planning, and addressing urban heating and cooling needs.

With the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) joining as a sponsor, this initiative aims to drive significant local and global impact, accelerating the path to net-zero, resilient, and inclusive urban futures.