Energy Efficient Cities Joint Action for the built environment EUKN Annual Conference 2013 Oradea, 6...

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Energy Efficient Cities Joint Action for the built environment EUKN Annual Conference 2013 Oradea, 6 - 7 November European Urban Knowledge Network EUKN

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European Urban Knowledge Network Observations from yesterday  Innovation in governance, technology and financial instruments  Technological solutions must be part of an integrated approach to address complex issues  Technology is not an end in itself  Need to invest more in capacity building and skills  Networking and knowledge exchange are key

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Energy Efficient CitiesJoint Action for the built environment

EUKN Annual Conference 2013Oradea, 6 - 7 November

European Urban Knowledge NetworkEUKN

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European Urban Knowledge Network

Observations from yesterday

Energy efficiency is a driver for integrated sustainable development

Communication with citizens is key Start with their concerns, at neighbourhood level:

health, comfort, money Importance of context at all levels: there are no silver

bullet solutions: tailor made Importance of cooperation across sectors and

governmental levels

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European Urban Knowledge Network

Observations from yesterday

Innovation in governance, technology and financial instruments

Technological solutions must be part of an integrated approach to address complex issues

Technology is not an end in itself Need to invest more in capacity building and skills Networking and knowledge exchange are key

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Energy Efficient CitiesJoint Action for the built environment

EUKN Annual Conference 2013Oradea, 6 - 7 November

European Urban Knowledge Network