Joining TCP Cities (Technology Collaboration Programme on Cities), offers significant added value to researchers. It brings great minds in (social) science, innovation and technology together to research topics of key importance in helping to decarbonise cities.
By joining TCP Cities, researchers can help bridge the gap between academia, industry, and policymakers, ensuring their work has a tangible impact on cities’ sustainable transformation.
Please refer to our current research tasks. We are always willing to discuss new ideas for relevant research to help decarbonise cities.
1. Access to International Expertise
• Networking Opportunities: Researchers can collaborate with a global network of experts in urban sustainability, energy systems, and policy and reach out to experts in related TCPs with which we have close links;
• Shared Knowledge: Gain access to cutting-edge research, best practices, and case studies from cities worldwide;
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Connect with professionals across engineering, urban planning, economics, and environmental science fields.
2. Contributions to Global Challenges
• Policy Influence: Contribute to developing frameworks and policies that address global energy challenges in urban areas;
• Impactful Research: Shape solutions for sustainable urban development, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation;
• Innovative Pilot Projects: Opportunity to participate in or lead initiatives that demonstrate real-world applications of research.
3. Enhanced Research Outputs
• Access to Data: Leverage datasets from participating cities, helping to inform and validate research;
• Visibility and Recognition: Publish findings under a globally recognised programme, enhancing credibility and reach;
• Funding and Resources: Potential access to funding and resources for collaborative projects.
4. Collaborative Learning and Skill Development
• Workshops and Training: Participate in seminars, webinars, and training sessions tailored to urban energy and sustainability challenges;
• Toolkits and Methodologies: Gain early access to tools, models, and methodologies developed by TCP Cities.
5. Influencing Urban Energy Futures
• Long-Term Urban Planning: Help shape the trajectory of urban energy systems towards net-zero goals.
• City-Scale Innovation: Contribute to cutting-edge research on topics like urban energy planning, multiple benefits and blended finance, climate neutral districts and sustainable cooling.
6. Alignment with Global Goals
• SDGs and Net-Zero Alignment: Support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and international net-zero targets.
• IEA’s Vision: Play an active role in shaping the energy agenda for urban areas globally.