Abstract
This Special Issue of Energies “Smart Cities and Positive Energy Districts: Urban Perspectives in 2020” introduce contemporary research on Smart Cities and on Positive Energy Districts. The topic highlights the variety of research within this field: from the analysis of 61 Positive Energy Districts cases to papers illustrating the Positive Energy Districts dimension or Smart Energy Communities supporting low carbon energy transition as well as selected Smart Cities Experiences. The focus is thus given on how RD&I stakeholders and Municipalities are facing sustainable urban development challenges. An overview of Horizon Europe RD&I program on sustainable urban areas is provided.
Highlights
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global political agenda that addresses the most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges in an integrated way
The EU is committed to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals in all policies, including Research and Innovation (R&I) with the aim of modernizing the European economy and society and achieving a sustainable future
While knowing that all the SDGs are important to achieve the goal of a sustainable future and that pathways to sustainability varies greatly, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities was funded most of all in the H2020 Framework Program of EU R&I with a relatively high share (43% to 58%) of total investment
Summary
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global political agenda that addresses the most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges in an integrated way. Smart Cities and Positive Energy Districts: Urban Perspectives in 2020.
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