No. 30 (2025): TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFER AND NEW RESEARCH HORIZON. Connecting university, industry and communities to innovate and transform society
Research and Experimentation

Urban governance and scientific innovation: collaborative models for climate transition

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  • Saveria Olga Murielle Boulanger,
  • Danila Longo,
  • Beatrice Turillazzi
Saveria Olga Murielle Boulanger
Dipartimento di Architettura, Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, Italia
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Danila Longo
Dipartimento di Architettura, Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, Italia
Beatrice Turillazzi
Dipartimento di Architettura, Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, Italia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/techne-17395

Published 2025-11-07

Keywords

  • Urban governance,
  • Climate transition,
  • Knowledge transfer,
  • Collaborative models,
  • Multi-stakeholder approach

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Boulanger, S. O. M., Longo, D., & Turillazzi, B. (2025). Urban governance and scientific innovation: collaborative models for climate transition. TECHNE - Journal of Technology for Architecture and Environment, (30), 128–136. https://doi.org/10.36253/techne-17395

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Abstract

The transfer of knowledge between universities and civil society is crucial in addressing the challenges of climate transition. This paper explores how municipalities and universities can act as co-producers of innovation, engaging in collaborative research and decision-making processes that directly support policy decisions and ensure continuous coordination of territorial actions. Given the increasing urgency of the climate crisis, a systemic, multi-level, and collaborative approach to urban governance is essential. The paper presents findings and reflections from the European project Let’s GOv, which supports nine Italian municipalities participating in the 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission in accelerating their transition to climate neutrality.

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