Annual Meeting citiES 2030

Madrid | Fundación Biodiversidad

July 13–14, 2026

Integrating Missions: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Spanish Cities and Regions
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The fifth edition of the citiES 2030 Summer Meeting will be held on July 13 and 14, 2026, at the Fundación Biodiversidad headquarters in Madrid.

Since 2022, this summer event has established itself as the premier annual gathering that serves as the backbone of the ecosystem of stakeholders involved in the Cities Mission in Spain. It offers a unique strategic opportunity for in-depth discussion, knowledge sharing, and networking among Spanish cities, government bodies (at the European, national, regional, and local levels), the private sector, the nonprofit sector, academia, and the general public.

Cities account for a significant portion of global emissions and, at the same time, are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The 2026 edition—titled “Integrating Missions: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Spanish Cities”—addresses this dual challenge through an integrated approach, combining mitigation strategies aimed at reducing emissions with adaptation measures that enable cities to anticipate and respond effectively to climate risks, all in line with the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement, and European climate neutrality policies.

Through expert presentations, open discussions, case studies, and participatory workshops, the course provides sound principles and practical tools applicable to the real-world context of cities, inspiring urban transformation toward more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive models.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Monday, July 13

    Opening Dialogue. Cities and Regions in Transition: Aligning Climate Policy, Science, Innovation, and the Urban Agenda to Accelerate Urban and Regional Transformation
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    Coastal Adaptation from a Multiscale Perspective and Opportunities Arising from the Digital Twin of the Spanish Coast
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    Overview and Background of citiES 2030
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    Challenges and lessons learned by cities in their Climate Agreements and a joint reflection on the future of the missions
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    The session will address the current status, strategies, challenges, and lessons learned by cities at different stages of developing and implementing their Climate Agreements to advance toward the goals of Mission 2030, as well as reflect on key political, strategic, and methodological considerations regarding the future of the Missions
    Animation and engagement activities
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    Workshop on Mission Funding as part of the European Pathways2Resilience project
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    The session will focus on the fundamentals of adaptation financing, addressing current barriers and methodologies for improving the financial viability of projects.

    Tuesday, July 14

      Welcome to the second day and a review of the topics and conclusions from yesterday
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      Renovate to Accelerate: Energy Efficiency in the Decisive Phase Leading Up to 2030
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      Progress Report on the URBANEW Laboratory: Key Issues and Challenges in Implementing the European Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and the Requirement to Develop Heating and Cooling Plans
      Case Studies in Building Renovation
      Urban Reconstruction and Climate Resilience: From Impact to Opportunity
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      Roundtable: Regional Dialogue on Sustainable Territorial Development: Climate Risks, the Urban Agenda, and Climate-Resilient Housing
      Urban Planning and Innovation for Post-DANA Reconstruction: Urban Reconstruction Agendas and the Climate Resilience Working Group within the Innpulso Network
      Urban mobility as the backbone of the city model
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      Diálogo sobre nuevas oportunidades derivadas de la Ley de Movilidad Sostenible y Fondos FECMO
      Mesa redonda: Implementación de capacidades y servicios de movilidadEspacios de experimentación para la movilidad urbana (EDIM)
      Engaging the Community: Workshop on Climate Participation and Communication
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        The event is taking place at the Fundación Biodiversidad headquarters in Madrid.

        2026 Annual Meeting

        Integrating Missions: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Spanish Cities