Carbon Removal Working Group hosts technical session in Tomar

On 28 November 2024, the city of Tomar hosted the first in-person working session of the Carbon Removal Working Group, part of the Cities for Climate Network. The session brought together the Technical Secretariat team and technical teams from seven of the member municipalities that make up the group. Councillor Hélder Henriques of the Tomar […]

Second session of the Buildings Working Group

The second working session of the Buildings Working Group was held on 18 July, led by Professor Ricardo Gomes, Coordinator of the Buildings Working Group.  Fig.1 – Modelled neighbourhood Fig.2 – Cost-Benefit Analysis During the session, the Network members deepened their knowledge of modelling energy consumption in buildings by studying a neighbourhood in Vienna do […]

Third session of the Energy Working Group

On July 9th, the third working session of the Energy Working Group took place at the Figueira da Foz Fire Department. The session was marked by collaboration and knowledge sharing among the Network members to help them implement solutions related to Energy Communities. In the morning, the network members deepened their technical knowledge with Maria […]

Carbon Dioxide Removal in Urban Contexts

The fight against climate change has intensified in recent years, and one of the necessary techniques, when combined with others, is the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from urban areas.    Last Thursday, July 10, the Cities for Climate Network hosted the first Carbon Removal workshop, presented by PhD Joana Portugal Pereira, who discussed this […]

First workshop of the Mobility Working Group

On June 19th we held the first workshop of the Mobility Working Group of the Cities for Climate Network, where we discussed the critical aspects of the path to climate neutrality in mobility. In this event, prepared and conducted by the Technical Secretariat, the challenges and strategies for promoting climate neutrality in mobility were systematized, […]

Buildings training workshop – Modeling Energy Consumption

The training workshop, dedicated to modelling energy consumption in buildings, took place on May 15, 2024, in an online format, with the participation of 22 representatives from members of the Cities for Climate Network. Prepared and conducted by the Technical Secretariat, this workshop analyzed the determinants of energy consumption in buildings and their climate implications. […]

Energy training workshop – Energy Communities

On May 13, 2024, a training workshop dedicated to self-consumption and renewable energy communities was held online, with the participation of 29 representatives from members of the Cities for Climate Network. Prepared and conducted by the Technical Secretariat, this workshop analyzed the evolution of the renewable energy market in Portugal, the importance and representativeness of […]