NORO GREEN CITIES: Pioneering the Future of Urban Sustainability
Supported by a grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Grants Romania 2014-2021, in the frame of the SME Growth Programme Romania, Open Call for Bilateral Cooperation in the Green Transition.
A consortium comprising leading Norwegian and Romanian organizations has officially launched the NORO GREEN CITIES project, an ambitious initiative designed to foster innovative and sustainable urban development. The project is a collaboration between two Norwegian partners, DIH Oceanopolis AS, the project Promoter, and Nordic Edge AS, and three Romanian organizations, Danube Engineering Hub, City Cluster, and the Institute of National Economy.
Objective and Vision: NORO GREEN CITIES, which stands for Norwegian-Romanian Green Cooperation Initiatives Towards Innovation and Environmental Sustainability, aims to harness digital technologies and smart city solutions to address critical urban challenges. The project focuses on promoting sustainability, enhancing public-private partnerships, and facilitating the green transition within urban environments.
Innovative Approach to Urban Challenges. The project is structured around two key phases. The initial phase lays the groundwork for comprehensive Smart City Roadmaps by assessing current urban challenges, fostering stakeholder engagement, and identifying opportunities for intervention. The subsequent phase will focus on co-creating these roadmaps to implement resilient, inclusive, and sustainable urban environments.
Strategic Partnerships and Knowledge Exchange. NORO GREEN CITIES is not just about technological implementation but also emphasizes strong bilateral relations, knowledge sharing, and capacity building between Norway and Romania. By doing so, it aims to create a replicable model of cooperation that other regions can adopt.
Empowering Communities and Stakeholders. The project's comprehensive approach includes a series of thematic workshops, stakeholder engagement events, and collaborative research activities. These efforts are designed to empower local authorities, businesses, and communities to actively participate in and benefit from the project’s outcomes.
Commitment to a Sustainable Future. "The NORO GREEN CITIES project exemplifies our commitment to advancing urban sustainability and digital innovation," said Stig Marthinsen, CEO DIH Oceanopolis AS. "By combining expertise from Norway and Romania, we aim to create impactful solutions that can lead to meaningful, lasting change."
About the Consortium
- DIH Oceanopolis AS, Norway, is the Project Promoter, bringing extensive experience in digital innovation and project management.
- Nordic Edge AS, Norway, specializes in smart city solutions and will contribute its technical expertise and previous experience in developing smart city roadmaps.
- Danube Engineering Hub, Romania, will engage Romanian stakeholders and facilitate the integration of engineering solutions.
- City Cluster, Romania, will leverage its network to enhance public and private sector cooperation.
- The Institute of National Economy – Romanian Academy, will provide crucial research support, focusing on economic analysis and sustainable urban planning.
The NORO GREEN CITIES project is funded under the „Open Call for Bilateral Cooperation in the Green Transition Romania and Norway, Iceland or Lichtenstein Fund for Bilateral Relations - SMEs Growth Romania”, reflecting the shared commitment of Norway and Romania to pioneering sustainable urban development.
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Supported by a grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Grants Romania 2014-2021, in the frame of the SME Growth Programme Romania, Open Call for Bilateral Cooperation in the Green Transition
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