IEA EGRD Workshop: Technologies and innovations for the climate-neutral city

The IEA Experts Group on R&D Priority-Setting and Evaluation (EGRD) organizes a Workshop on "Technologies and Innovations for the Climate-Neutral City." This two-day event will take place on May 12th-13th, 2025, in Vienna, Austria. This Event is hosted by the Austrian Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation, and Technology, in cooperation with the IEA Decarbonization of Cities and Communities TCP.

Cities play a central role in combating the climate crisis. They account for about 75% of global CO₂ emissions and are responsible for 78% of the world's energy consumption. With growing urban populations and increasing climate-related challenges such as heatwaves, air pollution, and extreme weather events, cities must develop new strategies to achieve climate neutrality. At the same time, urban areas offer significant potential as hubs for innovation and economic activity.

This workshop will focus on technologies and system innovations that contribute to the development of climate-neutral and resilient cities, neighbourhoods, and buildings. Experts will discuss research priorities, policy instruments, and best practices that facilitate the transformation toward sustainable urban environments.