Purpose: The NORO GREEN CITIES project aims to foster a transformative collaboration between Norwegian and Romanian partners to enhance urban sustainability and innovation. This project is dedicated to developing and implementing smart city solutions that address current urban challenges while anticipating future needs, thereby improving the quality of life.

 

Vision: Our vision is to establish a dynamic ecosystem where cities in Norway and Romania can thrive as models of sustainability and innovation. We envision urban environments that are not only technologically advanced but also inclusive and environmentally sustainable.

A Model for Future Smart City Initiatives

The NORO GREEN CITIES project has set a new benchmark for successful international collaboration in urban sustainability and digital transformation. With its over-achieved results, strong partnerships, and forward-thinking strategies, the project paves the way for future sustainable urban innovation across Romania and beyond.

The following outputs and outcomes were achieved in the project:

Capacity building events

3 Capacity-Building Workshops involving local authorities, businesses, and citizens:

• Bucharest, 16 December 2024
• Ploiești, 17 December 2024
• Sinaia, 20 January 2025

Study trips for exchange of best practice

2 Major Study Trips fostering cross-border knowledge exchange
Pioneering Smart City Roadmap Development

• Bucharest, 20-21 November 2024
• Stavanger, 27-29 January 2025

Pioneering Smart City Roadmap Development

The project has generated a series of reports for the ecosystem. The reports are:

• Report on Needs assessment and Foundation for Smart City roadmap providing an in-depth analysis of urban challenges
• Mapping Smart City Solutions in Romania, highlighting existing and future sustainability projects
• Foundation for Smart City Roadmap Report laying the groundwork for scalable urban transformation

Project partners