Urban Reverb

In this episode, titled Empowering Cities – Net-Zero Energy Solutions in Action, we delve into the dynamic journey of municipalities striving for net-zero energy emissions. Join us as we unravel the complexities of transitioning to sustainable energy systems, tackling the hurdles and barriers faced along the way. In this episode, we’re joined by industry experts including Tatiana Pasquel Garcia, S...

In this episode, we introduce the EU islands secretariat and discuss the similarities between the decarbonisation efforts of small and mid-sized cities and those of islands. We explore whether islands can serve as models for the decarbonisation of towns. Additionally, we delve into the support provided by the EU islands secretariat's "30 for 2030" call, the challenges faced by islands...

This episode of Urban Reverb delves into sustainable partnerships driving local solutions for climate-neutral cities across Europe. Experts discuss challenges and opportunities in Smart Cities Marketplace Focus and Discussion groups, exploring topics like deep retrofitting, renewable heating and cooling, and small city initiatives.

Based on the Smart Cities Marketplace solution booklet on public procurement, this episode of Urban Reverb outlines the various aspects, including the definition and significance of public procurement in acquiring goods, services, and works for public service delivery and infrastructure development. Meet Grace Sly and Alis-Daniela Torres both from ICLEI and Owen McColgan from Technopolis to discus...

This episode of the Urban Reverb podcast, an initiative of the Smart Cities Marketplace financed by the European Commission, discusses the REPower EU initiative. REPower EU is a plan by the European Union to reduce its dependence on Russian fossil fuels and accelerate the green energy transition, particularly in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The podcast features guests such as Paula...

"Urban Reverb - The Family" highlights various European initiatives, including the Covenant of Mayors, Scalable Cities, and NetZeroCities, aiming to drive sustainability in cities. These initiatives collaborate under the Smart Cities Marketplace, bridging public-private sector gaps. The episode underscores the importance of collective efforts and collaboration in transforming European citi...

In this episode of Urban Reverb, Anthony Colclough introduces key advancements within the European initiative financed by the European Commission. Guests Eelco Kruizinga, Elise van Dijk, and Luigi Lo Piparo shed light on news developments. Eelco delves into the transformation of data into accessible information through the digital platform of the Smart Cities Marketplace. Elise focuses on the role...

In the fourth episode of Urban Reverb “Taking the Initiative(s)” examines smart city related initiatives. Therefore, Noirin Ni Earcain, seconded national expert in technologies for smart communities, DG Connect, and Serge Novaretti, Policy and Programme Manager, DG Connect were invited to speak about LivingIn.eu. This episode covers three initiatives in total, one of which is the European Bauhaus....

In the third episode of Urban Reverb “Make the Match – Striking a Deal between Cities and Finance”, the Smart Cities Marketplace Matchmakers Eelco Kruizinga and Jorge Rodrigues de Almeida speak about the Marketplace’s Matchmaking activities, how it works, what its aims are and more. Malvine Socaci, Deputy Mayor of Vulcan, Romania, gives insights into the city perspective on funding and the Matchma...

The second episode of Urban Reverb “Climate Neutral Cities = Smart Cities”, a podcast series by the Smart Cities Marketplace invited Deputy Director General of the European Commission’s DG MOVE, Matthew Baldwin. In this podcast Matthew Baldwin speaks about the mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030”. He also speaks about funds, investment, and the importance of citizen engagemen...

What is the Smart Cities Marketplace? This is the question answered in this first episode of Urban Reverb “Ready, Set, Action (cluster)!”. Judith Borsboom, coordinator of the Smart Cities Marketplace Action Clusters, explains the concept and work of the Action Clusters as well as their role in the Smart Cities Marketplace. Katrina Folland is the Head of the Smart Cities Marketplace’s Heating and C...