The European Urban Initiative sees urban areas as crucial for the shift towards a greener future. However, navigating this change is not without challenges. In response, the EUI is gearing up to host its new capacity-building event dedicated to boosting the green transition forward. 

The event will take place in Tourcoing (France), part of the Lille Metropole. It aims to equip public authorities with the skills and knowledge required to guide the green transition through the complex issues of reskilling and upskilling, financing, affordability, while ensuring participatory engagement.

The discussion will be based around three key topics:

• Anticipating Tomorrow's Green Skills: we’ll be sharing tools and examples on how urban authorities can forecast the skills needed and identify crucial gaps in practitioners' expertise.
• Financing a Green Tomorrow: We'll provide urban authorities with some custom-made tools to navigate funding mechanisms, making it all accessible and understandable.
• Nurturing a Green Mindset: Building a sustainable future isn't just about policies; it's about transforming behaviour. We'll explore the cultural shifts needed to scale up and mainstream green transition approaches.

ICLEI Europe's Dominique Sandy (Head of Team, Sustainable and Innovation Procurement) will highlight the role public procurement can play in the green transition. The full agenda can be found here.