With the increase in global concerns about climate change and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the theme of transitioning cities to a more sustainable profile has become more relevant than ever. Amid the growing environmental challenges, the search for sustainable and resilient solutions in the urban context has become an undeniable priority. Therefore, promoting, developing, and preparing cities towards net zero has become a fundamental need to mitigate the impacts of climate change and also an opportunity to boost inclusive, innovative, and sustainable urban development within those cities.
There are approximately 1,000 cities around the world that have already announced targets to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. However, which ones stand out among them? With the ongoing rise of cities seeking to become net zero, tracking and monitoring the city's journey in the energy transition is crucial. Establishing transparency within transition policies and initiatives is essential so cities can compare themselves and find benchmarks for solutions to common problems. In addition, it is indispensable to have a reference to identify which cities are moving forward and getting closer to achieving this goal. Qualified monitoring of the energy transition in cities plays a crucial role in differentiating and determining which cities from the "mixing pot" are pacesetters, followers, and those that are simply greenwashing.
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