Cities and local governments are increasingly under pressure and at the center of efforts to accelerate transformative change in climate transitions. To support cities in their climate actions, the European Commission has launched the EU Cities Mission, aiming for climate neutrality by 2030 in participating cities. The literature suggests that one of the key obstacles to decarbonization lies in organizational divisions and structural silos within governance frameworks. To address these challenges and foster transformation, governance innovations are crucial. The mission-oriented approach, central to the EU Cities Mission, stands out as an innovative governance model that promotes urban transformation through bold and interdisciplinary goals. Rather than focusing solely on sector-specific issues, it defines clear missions that involve both public and private stakeholders in a coordinated process of experimentation and policy design. This thesis aims to explore how the Cities Mission fits within the broader tradition of urban policies, particularly European ones, and what distinguishes it from previous initiatives. It analyzes the mission-oriented approach in comparison to other urban governance innovations and seeks to understand the governance models that it proposes. Finally, the case study of Dublin’s participation in the 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission is examined, considering how the mission-oriented approach is applied and adapted within a consolidated administrative context. Through this analysis, the thesis explores the potential of mission-oriented governance to drive systemic, collaborative change in urban settings.
Le città e i governi locali sono sempre più sotto pressione e al centro degli sforzi per accelerare il cambiamento trasformativo nelle transizioni climatiche. Per supportare le città nelle loro azioni climatiche, la Commissione Europea ha lanciato la EU Cities Mission, con l'obiettivo di raggiungere la neutralità climatica entro il 2030 nelle città partecipanti. La letteratura suggerisce che uno degli ostacoli principali alla decarbonizzazione risiede nelle divisioni organizzative e nei silos strutturali all'interno dei quadri di governance. Per affrontare queste sfide e favorire la trasformazione, le innovazioni nella governance sono cruciali. L'approccio mission-oriented, centrale nella EU Cities Mission, emerge come un modello di governance innovativo che promuove la trasformazione urbana attraverso obiettivi audaci e interdisciplinari. Piuttosto che concentrarsi esclusivamente su questioni settoriali, definisce missioni chiare che coinvolgono attori pubblici e privati in un processo coordinato di sperimentazione e progettazione delle politiche. Questa tesi si propone di esplorare come la Cities Mission si inserisca nella più ampia tradizione delle politiche urbane, in particolare quelle europee, e cosa la distingua dalle iniziative precedenti. Analizza l'approccio mission-oriented in confronto ad altre innovazioni nella governance urbana e cerca di comprendere i modelli di governance che propone. Infine, viene esaminato il caso di studio della partecipazione di Dublino alla Missione 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, considerando come l'approccio mission-oriented venga applicato e adattato all'interno di un contesto amministrativo consolidato. Attraverso questa analisi, la tesi esplora il potenziale della governance mission-oriented nel guidare un cambiamento sistemico e collaborativo negli ambienti urbani.
Breaking city governance silos to achieve climate neutrality: mission-oriented approach in the EU Cities Mission and the Dublin case
GIAVOLI, JACOPO
2023/2024
Abstract
Cities and local governments are increasingly under pressure and at the center of efforts to accelerate transformative change in climate transitions. To support cities in their climate actions, the European Commission has launched the EU Cities Mission, aiming for climate neutrality by 2030 in participating cities. The literature suggests that one of the key obstacles to decarbonization lies in organizational divisions and structural silos within governance frameworks. To address these challenges and foster transformation, governance innovations are crucial. The mission-oriented approach, central to the EU Cities Mission, stands out as an innovative governance model that promotes urban transformation through bold and interdisciplinary goals. Rather than focusing solely on sector-specific issues, it defines clear missions that involve both public and private stakeholders in a coordinated process of experimentation and policy design. This thesis aims to explore how the Cities Mission fits within the broader tradition of urban policies, particularly European ones, and what distinguishes it from previous initiatives. It analyzes the mission-oriented approach in comparison to other urban governance innovations and seeks to understand the governance models that it proposes. Finally, the case study of Dublin’s participation in the 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission is examined, considering how the mission-oriented approach is applied and adapted within a consolidated administrative context. Through this analysis, the thesis explores the potential of mission-oriented governance to drive systemic, collaborative change in urban settings.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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