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NetZeroCities – The EU's climate-neutral and smart cities

A photo of the Lappeenranta harbor and city area.

Welcome to the website of this development project!

This project has been completed.

Goals

The City of Lappeenranta has been selected as one of the 100 climate-neutral and smart cities to participate in the European Union's mission. The project supports the EU’s Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030” in drastically cutting down greenhouse gas emissions to achieve climate neutrality.

In the project, each selected city will develop and implement a Climate City Contract in collaboration with local businesses as well as the private sector, research organizations and residents. 

Implementation

The project implements measures according to the EU's carbon-neutral and smart cities program. The actions are:

  1. Climate program update
  2. Preparation of an investment plan aimed at carbon neutrality in 2030
  3. Communication and information
  4. Approval of programs

Schedule: 1.2.2023–1.2.2024. Funded by the development funding for the region of South Karelia.

Logo with the text South Karelia.