ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE IN EUROPEAN CITIES: THE CASE OF CLUJ-NAPOCA

Pirvu Marcel
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Pirvu Marcel: FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OF BABEȘ-BOLYAI UNIVERSITY CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA

Annals - Economy Series, 2025, vol. 5, 104-120

Abstract: This paper examines adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate change in European cities, focusing on Cluj-Napoca as a case study within the EU Mission: Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. Drawing on the city’s Climate City Contract and comparative analysis with leading European frontrunners, the study evaluates emissions profiles, planned interventions, and governance mechanisms. Cluj’s strategy integrates circular economy initiatives, energy efficiency programs, sustainable mobility, and nature-based solutions, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 54% by 2030. Opportunities include strong civic engagement, a dynamic innovation ecosystem, and access to European policy networks, while key risks involve financial dependency, institutional fragmentation, and social equity challenges. By situating Cluj within broader European climate governance, the paper demonstrates the contextdependent nature of neutrality pathways and highlights the importance of aligning technological innovation with financial sustainability, inclusive governance and equitable outcomes to ensure the effectiveness of urban green transitions.

Keywords: urban development; climate neutrality; strategy for adaptation and mitigation; nature-based solutions; circular economy; Cluj-Napoca (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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