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Cities across Europe are increasingly working toward a shared goal: becoming more sustainable, energy-efficient, and inclusive 🌱. In this context, the project continues to move forward with steady progress on planning, data collection, citizen engagement, and collaboration across cities and research partners. Here is a clear overview of the latest developments and upcoming activities 👇 📊 Defining Clear Indicators for Sustainable Cities A major step forward has been the fin

Within the framework of the SDG-BASED project, a new academic collaboration has been established between Dalarna University and Università degli Studi di Palermo. Francesco Guarino and the University of Palermo team have welcomed Fartun Ahmed Nuur, a student from Dalarna University enrolled in the one-year Master’s programme in Energy Efficient Built Environment. Fartun is carrying out her thesis work within the SDG-BASED project. During her stay, she will collaborate with fe

On April 20–21, 2026, URBASOFIA, together with the Cluj Metropolitan Area Intercommunity Development Association, hosted two consecutive workshops in Cluj-Napoca as part of the European project SDG-BASED. The city is one of the project’s pilot areas in Romania, alongside partners from Italy and Sweden. The two-day event brought together a wide range of participants—representatives from public authorities, academia, research institutions, and local stakeholders—creating a dyna

Project spotlight! What if a neighbourhood could give back more energy than it consumes? The SDG-BASED project is built to answer exactly that question—by helping cities turn sustainability ambitions into real, measurable impact through Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). 🌆 From Good Intentions to Real Impact Cities across Europe are full of strong sustainability commitments. Yet one major challenge remains: How do we move from strategy to implementation? The gap between ambit

Hello SDG-Based Community: the SDG-BASED project continues to move forward! 📊 Advancing indicators and simulations We are finalizing a set of key indicators that will help assess project impact and support decision-making in urban planning and energy management. In parallel, simulations on energy use and urban development strategies are offering new evidence on how cities can plan more sustainably. 🏙️ Building the interactive platform These results will be soon integrat

On February 16, 2026, the Università degli Studi di Palermo team conducted a local dissemination activity as part of the SDG-BASED project, participating in the national event “M’Illumino di Meno – Giornata nazionale del risparmio energetico e degli stili di vita sostenibili” . The event focused on energy savings and sustainable lifestyles, providing a platform to showcase how SDG-aligned frameworks can drive climate-conscious urban development. Introducing the SDG-BASED Rati

On February 6, 2026, the Università degli Studi di Palermo (UNIPA) took part in the seminar “Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Goals: Experiences and Case Studies” , hosted at the Department of Engineering in Palermo. The event brought together researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to explore how the global framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can drive tangible progress in energy and urban systems. A Step Toward SDG-Driven U

Between 27th–28th of November 2025 , the SDG-BASED consortium came together in Vienna for a two-day meeting dedicated to collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic planning. Held in a hybrid format , the meeting gathered partners from across Europe to review project progress, strengthen cooperation, and align on the next steps toward delivering an SDG-inspired rating system for buildings and Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) . The sessions provided a valuable opportunity

On the 28 October 2025 , the SDG-BASED project hosted an online workshop within the framework of WP2 , funded under the CETPartnership . The event brought together European stakeholders from the public, private, and academic sectors to validate an innovative rating system inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for application in Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) . The workshop was structured as a series of interactive sessions designed to gather both qualita

The SDG-BASED project officially launched with its first in-person kick-off meeting held on March 12th in Stockholm at Sweco. Project partners gathered for productive discussions on how to design and implement positive energy buildings and districts while aligning technical solutions with the UN Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . The focus was on connecting real building performance indicators with SDG impact metrics, creating a practical framework for sustai