Climate Group 5d ago

The debate about the costs of net-zero has been loud. The evidence is louder. Insulated homes lower bills. EVs improve air quality. Flood protection cuts insurance premiums. The returns from climate-aligned investment are real – but progress is often uneven and too fragmented. Europe’s challenge is how to industrialise these benefits and unlock them at scale. That is the question and the opportunity. Europe’s real opportunity isn’t just decarbonisation – it’s designing cities that generate measurable returns for people, business and the planet. But pledges alone won’t result in the visible benefits that communities can feel. Europe’s liveable cities, states and regions require coordinated infrastructure investment, private sector engagement, and broad public support. What will it take to catalyse a wave of smart, investible solutions that boost prosperity, resilience, and climate impact at the same time? Speakers: Marina Romanello, Executive Director, Lancet Countdown Mete Coban, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy, City of London Patricia Castellarnau, Head of Sustainability and Climate Office, European Investment Bank