The Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities aims to help 100 European cities achieve climate neutrality by 2030 through systemic innovation, citizen engagement, and integrated urban planning. It prioritises decarbonisation, smart infrastructure, and participatory governance, all of which align with GreenInCities’ work in co-creating Nature-based Solutions and digital tools for climate-resilient urban regeneration. GreenInCities directly contributes to this mission by testing approaches that combine data-driven design, community participation, and digital twins to foster inclusive, low-carbon transformation in cities such as Helsinki, Athens, and Pécs, which are part of the 100 Mission Cities network.

Adaptation to Climate Change focuses on supporting European regions and local authorities in becoming climate-resilient by 2030. It promotes understanding of climate risks, developing adaptation strategies, and piloting solutions to reduce vulnerability. This mission underpins GreenInCities’ emphasis on climate adaptation, resilience building, and the integration of non-human stakeholders (such as pollinators, flora, and urban wildlife) into planning. The project’s interventions, like heat mitigation in Prato, flood prevention in Nova Gorica, or biodiversity enhancement in Helsinki, mirror the mission’s objectives to increase preparedness for extreme weather, improve ecosystem health, and enhance well-being for both people and nature.