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Smart and Green Cities

Smart Cities prioritise environmental impact reduction and the green economy to create and maintain healthier, more sustainable places to live and work. Almost three quarters of European citizens now live in cities and this figure is expected to reach 80% by 2050.

Focus Areas

The Task Force has identified four key focus areas:

 

  • ESA-STAR REFERENCE 1-10494
  • Opportunity Call for Proposals (Non-Competitive)
  • Activity Feasibility Study, Demonstration Project
  • Opening date 01-06-2024
  • Closing date 16-05-2025

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

Maritime decarbonisation is a central element of maritime sustainability. Shipping is recognised as the most efficient form of commercial transport in terms of CO2 emissions per tonne of cargo transported in one mile. However, due to the scale of the industry, maritime transport is still a significant contributor to the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions (around 3% of total global CO2 emissions).