Urban Transitions Mission

Brokering solutions, approaches, and knowledge for holistic and people-centred net-zero transitions at each stage of cities climate action journey.

[UN-Habitat @UNHABITAT]

"🌎🏙️ Latin America and the Caribbean arrives at #WUF13 with a unified regional voice to discuss the future of cities and housing.

As part of the World Urban Forum in Baku, the Forum of Ministers and High-Level Authorities on Housing and Urban Development in Latin America and th

[Horizon Europe 🇪🇺 @HorizonEU]

⌛️ Deadline extended!

Cities still have time to apply to the #EUfunded UTM City2City Programme.

Exchange knowledge & co-create net-zero, resilient and people-centred urban solutions with peers across Europe.

📅Apply by 22 January: https://t.co/CLUBhyyXUu

[UTMC @UTMCProject]

✨ A closing chapter, and the beginning of a much bigger journey.
After 3 years, the project comes to an end. UTMC helped strengthen the Mission’s global reach and supported cities on their path to climate neutral, inclusive and resilient futures.
🎬 https://t.co/rjlN9pSnwZ

[Global Covenant @Mayors4Climate]

💡#DYK that @UTM_MI is hosting its annual Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 6 November?

Supported by GCoM & @EU_Commission, the Summit will convene cities, investors, policymakers & innovators to explore how blended finance can accelerate urban transitions.

👉https://t.co/61ughXSLk9

[UTMC @UTMCProject]

✨ What an inspiring few days in New Delhi!
The @UTM_MI and the Centre were proud to contribute to the #ARISECitiesForum, hosted by @ICLEISouthAsia — bringing together city leaders, researchers, and innovators driving urban resilience and net-zero transformation. 🌆🌍

[UTMC @UTMCProject]

✨ This Friday in Brussels!
Join us for the Final Conference of the Urban Transitions Mission Centre (UTMC) - celebrating achievements, partnerships & the next chapter of global urban transitions 🌍
📅 17 Oct | 📍 AT60, Brussels
👉 Register: https://t.co/0nz13QGkrA

[Urban Transitions Mission @UTM_MI]

🌍✨ The Urban Transitions Mission’s City2City programme is still open!

A unique chance for cities to connect and co-create real solutions for #NetZero and thriving, people-centred futures.

📅 Apply by 4 September
🔗 https://t.co/kR8KnFrL8L

[Urban Transitions Mission @UTM_MI]

📢The Urban Transitions Mission proudly launches City2City!

Discover a new global twinning initiative connecting cities in dynamic peer-learning to co-create practical solutions for #NetZero and people-centered urban futures.

Apply by 7 August!
👉https://t.co/ENnAOOZJNw

[Urban Transitions Mission @UTM_MI]

💡 How are cities tackling energy poverty?

🔜 Join Dresden, GMCA, Vantaa & Klagenfurt on 23 June at 15:00 CEST to gain valuable insights.

Find out more here!
👉https://t.co/lvRp0wQkkW

[UTMC @UTMCProject]

📍 Join us in Bonn for the #UrbanTransitions Mission Annual Conference!
📅 17 June | 🕘 09:00–15:30
📌 Maritim Hotel Bonn
🤝 Meet UTMC project partners, share ideas & shape climate-neutral cities together.
🔗 Don’t miss it!

[UTMC @UTMCProject]

📘 New Guide: Carbon Offsetting for Cities

Cities produce over 70% of global GHG emissions. As urbanisation grows, so does the need for climate action.

Our new guide helps local leaders use offsetting effectively, with science-based, transparent strategies.

[UTMC @UTMCProject]

🌿 In Menjez, Lebanon, climate resilience is local and rooted in heritage.
✅ 28%+ GHG cut
✅ 95% access to clean energy
✅ Solar lights = safer nights
✅ Wildfires under control
From crisis to climate action, this small town leads big.
📘 https://t.co/q4gjx69HEc

[UTMC @UTMCProject]

📣 The #UTMC Annual Conference is coming to Bonn on 17 June (09:00–16:00), alongside #DaringCities2025!

Here’s what’s on the agenda:
🔹 Welcome & Opening
🔹 Voices from Cities
🔹 Urban Trends: Energy, Digital & Finance
🔹 International Collaboration Fishbowl

[Urban Transitions Mission @UTM_MI]

💡Lighting is a quick win for cities aiming to cut emissions & improve lives.

Proud to launch today, in partnership with @SignifyCompany, "Connected Lighting for Resilient, Inclusive & Decarbonized Cities", a practical guide for city leaders.

Read more 👉https://t.co/PGShluqkdV

[Urban Transitions Mission @UTM_MI]

📢 Cities, are you ready to 'light the way' to climate resilience?

🔜 Join us on 21 May at 13:30 CEST for a dedicated webinar, where we will unveil a new set of guidelines on connected urban lighting, in partnership with @SignifyCompany.

Tune in here!
👉https://t.co/GH5ueuXECT

[UTMC @UTMCProject]

💧 From floods to foresight: Belo Horizonte is turning water challenges into climate solutions.

As part of the @UTM_MI , the city is:
✅ 100% safe water access
✅ 87% sewage treated
✅ 700 km streams managed
✅ Real-time flood alerts
📘 https://t.co/Cu5rLQFIWf

[Urban Transitions Mission @UTM_MI]

📌From bold visions to practical roadmaps!

We are glad to share that the UTM joined pioneering cities at the #CitiesMission Conference in Vilnius to showcase what urban climate leadership looks like in 2025.

Great exchanges with UTM cities, incl. Lviv, Zhytomyr & Lappeenranta.

[Urban Transitions Mission @UTM_MI]

📢 Save the date! 🔜

After April's inspiring @UTMCProject Regional Event in Korea, next stop is Bonn 🇩🇪 for:

🗓️1️⃣7️⃣ June – UTMC Annual Conference
🗓️1️⃣8️⃣ June – @daringcities Business Roundtable

Let's build sustainable cities together!

Stay tuned for more information.

[UTMC @UTMCProject]

🌍 Save the Date! 🌍

After our inspiring Regional Event in Korea, we’re heading to Bonn:
📅 17 June – UTMC Annual Conference
📅 18 June – Daring Cities Business Roundtable @daringcities

Let’s shape climate-neutral cities together!
🔗 More soon

[Urban Transitions Mission @UTM_MI]

Dr. Daeyeon Cho, Senior Research Fellow, Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA), showcased how modular approaches that take into account local context can help scale digital solutions in cities - and for cities.

[Urban Transitions Mission @UTM_MI]

🏙️Cities at the forefront of innovation!

Today we joined urban leaders at the @UTMCProject session "Cities of the Future: Energy & Digital Pathways to Climate Neutrality" in Goyang City🇰🇷 for an inspiring exchange on solutions driving a resilient future.

Some takeaways 🧵👇

[Urban Transitions Mission @UTM_MI]

Councillor Varghese of Kochi Municipal Corporation talked about the impacts of climate change in Kochi - which are threatening the community - and why transitioning to climate neutrality is not a choice, but a necessity for her city.