European cities, home to 75% of the population and responsible for over 65% of energy consumption and 70% of greenhouse gas emissions, are grappling with one of the most pressing challenges of our time: cutting emissions and achieving climate neutrality. In Portugal, the cities of Guimarães, Lisbon, and Porto have pledged to meet this goal by 2030 as part of the European Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030, by and for the Citizens.” Meanwhile, other members of the Climate Cities Network are actively mobilising and collaborating to advance this shared objective.
To meet the ambitious target of climate neutrality, cities are turning to innovative solutions such as Digital Twins, which hold the potential to revolutionise urban centres by enhancing energy efficiency and alleviating energy poverty. In a recent article, the coordinators of the Buildings and Mobility Working Groups within the Cities for Climate Network explain how Digital Twins can drive urban innovation and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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