Data for: Key dimensions of cities’ engagement in the transition to climate neutrality

This dataset was developed as part of the research described in:
M. Salvia, F. Pietrapertosa, V. D’alonzo, P. Clerici Maestosi, S. Simoes, D. Reckien. Key dimensions of cities’ engagement in the transition to climate neutrality. Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 344, October 2023, 118519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118519

It provides a rich and organised collection of qualitative and quantitative data and indicators on 344 cities that submitted an expression of interest and were considered eligible for the EU Mission 'Climate Neutral and Smart Cities' (the so-called Cities Mission ). In particular, it focuses on five main dimensions involving the sample cities: local climate planning, climate emergency declarations, participation in networks, international projects and competitions.

The dataset can be useful for researchers, planners and decision makers to shed light on the possible motivations for cities to voluntarily embark on the ambitious path towards climate neutrality and to define effective models for making cities greener, more resilient and smarter.