Actionable knowledge generation for better implementation of innovation and technologies to achieve climate resilience

The Dutch Climate Act mandates a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050, in alignment with the EU Climate Law. To accelerate the just climate transition, several actions have been taken in policy and science. We identify key barriers and catalyse learning for climate-neutral and climate-proof neighbourhoods, acknowledging the interconnections among sectors and with various stakeholders. The overall aim is to accelerate the implementation of climate-neutral, climate-proof, just and healthy neighbourhoods, including the co-design of policy interventions that support a just climate transition by empowering the stakeholders. In our research, we investigate transdisciplinary learning processes and how learning can be facilitated most effectively to enable transformation at the neighbourhood level. We developed a learning cycle based on ongoing actions, de-recontextualising, developing pathways for action, and re-formulating local learning questions. This research is part of the ‘Accelerating Just Climate Transitions in Urban Regions – ACT’ project funded by KIN-NOW. In ACT, we develop local action pathways and agendas through collaboration between previously disconnected stakeholders, including residents, housing corporations, civil servants, local business professionals, and sustainability professionals. We provide a solid stepping stone for initiating and facilitating just climate transitions at the neighbourhood level and for future KIN activities.