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Scientific referencesTerstriep et al., 2020

Indicators SI1.2.1 Number of social Innovation experts

City-studio (Spain)

in social innovation for climate neutrality to which the municipality has access

1.2 Network of experts

Scientific referencesCole, 2021; Rosenbloom et al., 2016

IndicatorsSI2.3.1 Media strategy on SI for sustainability

Framing the Sun (Canada)

Cases

on social innovation for climate neutrality

2.3 Development of the city's media strategy

Just Transition Listening Platform (Spain)

Scientific referencesCastro-Spila et al., 2016; Ceschin & Gaziulusoy, 2016; Hržica et al., 2021; Terstriep et al., 2020; Voß, J. P., & Bornemann 2011; World Health Organization, 2011

IndicatorsSI2.2.2 Social innovations in the city strategy

Barcelona co-creating a climate plan with citizens (Spain)

Cases

2.2 Embedding social innovation in the city’s CCC and Action Plan

Just Transition Listening Platform (Spain)

IndicatorsSI2.2.2 Social innovations in the city strategy

Barcelona co-creating a climate plan with citizens (Spain)

Cases

2.2 Embedding social innovation in the city’s CCC and Action Plan

Scientific referencesCeschin & Gaziulusoy, 2016; World Economic Forum Report, 2013

IndicatorsSI2.1.1 Number of social innovation experts in the Transition Team

PentaHelix

Turku's Climate Team

Cases

with cross-departmental members

2.1 Establishment of Transition Team with social innovation competence

Scientific referencesCeschin & Gaziulusoy, 2016; World Economic Forum Report, 2013

IndicatorsSI2.1.1 Number of social innovation experts in the Transition Team

PentaHelix

Cases

with cross-departmental members

2.1 Establishment of Transition Team with social innovation competence

Scientific referencesBaer et al. 2021; Diepenmaat et al. 2020; Creutzig et al. 2022; WEF Report (2013)

IndicatorsSI1.1.1 Social Innovation skills development activitiesSI1.1.2 PA Social Innovation skills development

Mannheim City Lab

Wiener Klimateam

Impact hub

Clean Cities ClimAccelerator

Paris 15 minute city

Positive Energy Districts

Positive Energy Districts

Residents Assemble for Climate

Better Reykjavik

Blok 19 Renewal Program

Bristol City Lab

VeniSIA

Zagreb

Malmo

KLIK

Mannheim

Viable Cities

Pop-up Återbruk

Vitoria-Gasteiz

Torino

City experiment fund

City experiment fund

Cases

with courses and workshops on social innovation for sustainability

1.1 PA skills development

Oslo Public procurement for innovative nature based solutions

Florianopolis

Pentahelix

Milan

Spain food waste policies

Apulia

Torino

Wroclaw

Bristol City Lab

Sveta Nedelja

Nappi Naapuri

Bologna

Espoo: A co-creation toolkit

Just transition listening platform

El dia después

Mannheim

Bologna

Manchester

UK government transparency open data policy

Scientific referencesHržica et al., 2021; Terstriep et al., 2020; World Economic Forum Report, 2013

IndicatorsSI3.1.1 Funds for social innovation

Cases

to finance social innovation initiatives for climate neutrality

3.1 Sourcing of funding

Scientific references Bolwig et al., 2020; Creutzig et al., 2022; Grottera et al., 2020; Hoppe & De Vries,2019; Mukai et al., 2022; Rebaglio et al., 2022; Seppala, 2021; Schanes et al., 2016

Indicators SI10.1.1 Reflexive learning on Systemic change

Cases

which provides training, support and funding to scale existing social innovations for climate neutrality

10.1 PA top-down initiatives to reconfigure the system

Scientific referencesCamocini et al. 2015; Wolfram & Frantzeskaki, 2016

IndicatorsSI10.2.1 PA deploys people-centered design for systemic change

Cases

to leverage SI for achieving systemic change toward climate neutrality, i.e., in co-creating urban planning and city’s circular economy

10.2 PA deploys co-creation and people-centered design

Scientific references Chilvers & Longhurst, 2016

Indicators SI9.2.1 Social innovation initiatives co-created by the PA to address climate neutralit

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which provides training, support and funding to scale existing social innovations for climate neutrality

9.2 The municipality initiates the co-creation of SI initiatives

Scientific referencesGregg et al., 2020

Indicators SI9.1.1 Cross-sector partnerships for climate neutralitySI9.1.2 Cross-sector partnerships' contribution to climate neutrality

Cases

between PAs, companies, NGOs, universities, governmental organizations, etc., to address climate neutrality (stationary energy, energy generation,mobility & transport, green industry, circular economy, nature-based solutions) and social inclusion

9.1 Cross-sector partnerships

Scientific referencesGabriel, 2014; Haskell et al., 2021; Kern, 2019; Massaro et al., 2022; Moore et al., 2015; Westley & Antadze, 2010; Westley et al., 2014

IndicatorsSI8.2.1 SI scaling or mentoring programSI8.2.2 SI initiatives funded for scalingSI8.2.3 Most successful SI initiativesSI8.2.4 Social innovation replication

Cases

which provides training, support and funding to scale existing social innovations for climate neutrality

8.2 Social innovations accelerator

Scientific referencesBaer et al. 2021; Diepenmaat et al. 2020; Creutzig et al. 2022; WEF Report, 2013

IndicatorsSI4.1.1 Citizens' social Innovation skills developmentSI4.1.2 Social Innovation initiatives created

Cases

provided by the city or partners, to citizens, companies, NGOs personnel, schools or other entities

4.1 Social innovation training

Scientific referencesBögel et al., 2022; Corubolo & Meroni, 2015; Meroni, 2019; Nicolopoulou et al., 2017; Moore et al., 2015; Murray et al., 2010; Rizzo et al., 2020; Tjahja, 2021; Westley & Antadze, 2010; Westley et al. 2014; World Economic Forum Report, 2013; World Health Organization, 2010

IndicatorsSI8.1.1 Inclusion and collaborationSI8.1.2 SIs funded with PA business seedingSI8.1.3 Sustaining social innovationsSI8.1.4 Participation to social innovationsSI8.1.5 Measuring the impact of SISI8.1.6 Inclusion of minoritiesSI8.1.7 Targeting minorities

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City experiment funds

established by the PA which provides training, mentoring, infrastructures (places for co-working) and seeding (start-up funds), with the aim to activate actors to initiate and sustain social innovations for climate sustainability

8.1 Social innovation incubator

Just Transition Fund

Participatory Budgeting (Croatia)

Mannheim

Scientific referencesThe Economist Intelligence Unit, 2013; Wuebben et al., 2020

Antwerp participatorybudgeting

Indicators SI7.2.1 City provides open data

Cases

initiatives development, & involves them in data collection

You decide

7.2 The city shares open data to support citizens'

Scientific referencesAndion et al., 2021; Hržica et al., 2021; Morais da Silva et al. 2016; Puerari et al., 2018; Selloni D., 2017; Terstriep et al., 2020; The Economist Intelligent Unit, 2013

IndicatorsSI7.1.1 Social innovation infrastructure

Cases

Sonnet Bristol City lab

established by the PA: SI and living lab; SI platform, incubator, accelerator, and dedicated places; networking events

7.1 Co-creation platforms and environments

Scientific referencesMačiulytė & Durieux, 2020; World Economic Forum Report, 2013

IndicatorsSI6.2.1 Percentage of social innovation procurement

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that meet the criteria of social innovation (solutions that are social in themeans and in the end)

6.2 The municipality actively seeks the procurement / purchase of solutions and goods

Scientific referencesHržica et al. 2021; Moore et al., 2015; Ostfeld & Reiner, 2020; Schartinger et al.,2017; Selloni & Manzini, 2016; Terstriep et al., 2020; World Economic Forum Report, 2013

IndicatorsSI2.2.2 Policies that support social innovation for climate sustainabilitySI6.1.2 Policies co-creation

Cases

to support social innovation for climate sustainability. Policies can becreated together with citizens and urban stakeholders.

6.1 Development of a portfolio of policies

Scientific references Andion et al., 2021; Morais da Silva et al., 2016

IndicatorsSI4.1.1 Citizens' social Innovation skills developmentSI4.1.2 Social Innovation initiatives created

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and potential partners in a dedicated map or platform (observatory

5.1 Mapping of cities' existing social innovations

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6. City social innovation policies

10. SI included in systemic innovation

9. Co-creation and cross-sector partnerships

8. Incubating and accelerating social innovations

7. Co-creation platforms and environmentsestablished by the public administration

5. City social innovation mapping/observatory

4. Citizens' capacity building in social innovation

3. Funding for social innovation initiatives

2. Social innovation in the Transition Teamand in the city’s action plan

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Scientific references Hržica et al., 2021; Terstriep et al., 2020; World Economic Forum Report, 2013 IndicatorsSI3.1.1 Funds for social innovation

to finance social innovation initiatives for climate neutrality Cases Sonnet Bristol City lab; You decide; Antwerp participatory budgeting; Mannheim; Just Transition Fund; City experiment funds

1. Public administration capacity building in social innovation for climate neutrality

on social innovation for climate neutralityCases Framing the Sun (Canada)

Scientific references Cole, 2021; Rosenbloom et al., 2016IndicatorsSI2.3.1 Media strategy on SI for sustainability

Scientific references Castro-Spila et al., 2016; Ceschin & Gaziulusoy, 2016; Hržica et al., 2021;Terstriep et al., 2020; Voß, J. P., & Bornemann 2011; World Health Organization, 2011 Indicators SI2.2.2 Social innovations in the city strategy

2. Social innovation in the Transition Team and in the city’s action plan

Scientific references Ceschin & Gaziulusoy, 2016; World Economic Forum Report, 2013 Indicators SI2.1.1 Number of social innovation experts in the Trantion Team

Scientific references Terstriep et al., 2020 Indicators SI1.2.1 Number of social Innovation experts

Scientific references Baer et al. 2021; Diepenmaat et al. 2020; Creutzig et al. 2022; WEF Report (2013) Indicators SI1.1.1 Social Innovation skills development activities SI1.1.2 PA Social Innovation skills development

Cases Barcelona co-creating a climate plan with citizens (Spain);Just Transition Listening Platform (Spain)

with cross-departmental members Cases PentaHelix; Turku's Climate Team

3. Funding for social innovation initiatives

in social innovation for climate neutrality to which the municipality has access Cases City-studio (Spain)

with courses and workshops on social innovation for sustainability Cases City experiment fund; Positive Energy Districts

3.1 Sourcing of funding

2.3 Development of the city's media strategy

2.2 Embedding social innovation in the city’s CCC and Action Plan

2.1 Establishment of Transition Team with social innovation competence

1.2 Network of experts

1.1 PA skills development

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Scientific references The Economist Intelligence Unit, 2013; Wuebben et al., 2020 IndicatorsSI7.2.1 City provides open data

initiatives development, & involves them in data collection Cases UK government transparency open data policy

7.2 The city shares open data to support citizens'

Scientific references Andion et al., 2021; Hržica et al., 2021; Morais da Silva et al. 2016; Puerari et al., 2018; Selloni D., 2017; Terstriep et al., 2020; The Economist Intelligent Unit, 2013IndicatorsSI7.1.1 Social innovation infrastructure

established by the PA: SI and living lab; SI platform, incubator, accelerator, and dedicated places; networking events Cases Bristol City Lab; Mannheim; Nappi Naapuri; Bologna; El dia despues; Just transition listening platform

7.1 Co-creation platforms and environments

Scientific references Mačiulytė & Durieux, 2020; World Economic Forum Report, 2013 IndicatorsSI6.2.1 Percentage of social innovation procurement

that meet the criteria of social innovation (solutions that are social in the means and in the end) Cases Oslo Public procurement for innovative nature based solutions; Manchester; Wroclaw; Torino

6.2 The municipality actively seeks the procurement / purchase of solutions and goods

7. Co-creation platforms and environmentsestablished by the public administration

6. City social innovation policies

Scientific references Hržica et al. 2021; Moore et al., 2015; Ostfeld & Reiner, 2020; Schartinger et al., 2017; Selloni & Manzini, 2016; Terstriep et al., 2020; World Economic Forum Report, 2013 IndicatorsSI2.2.2 Policies that support social innovation for climate sustainabilitySI6.1.2 Policies co-creation

to support social innovation for climate sustainability. Policies can be created together with citizens and urban stakeholders.Cases Bologna; Milan; Apulia; PentaHelix; Spain food waste policies

6.1 Development of a portfolio of policies

5. City social innovation mapping/observatory

Scientific references Andion et al., 2021; Morais da Silva et al., 2016 IndicatorsSI5.1.1 Presence of a Social innovation observatorySI5.1.2 Number of mapped social innovations

and potential partners in a dedicated map or platform (observatory) Cases Florianopolis

5.1 Mapping of cities' existing social innovations

4. Citizens' capacity building in social innovation

Scientific references Baer et al. 2021; Diepenmaat et al. 2020; Creutzig et al. 2022; WEF Report, 2013 IndicatorsSI4.1.1 Citizens' social Innovation skills developmentSI4.1.2 Social Innovation initiatives created

provided by the city or partners, to citizens, companies, NGOs personnel, schools or other entities. Cases City experiment fund; Positive Energy Districts ; Residents Assemble for Climate

4.1 Social innovation training

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SI8.2.3 Most successful SI initiatives SI8.2.4 Social innovation replication

SI8.1.5 Measuring the impact of SISI8.1.6 Inclusion of minorities SI8.1.7 Targeting minorities

Scientific references Camocini et al. 2015; Wolfram & Frantzeskaki, 2016 IndicatorsSI10.2.1 PA deploys people-centered design for systemic change

to leverage SI for achieving systemic change toward climate neutrality,i.e., in co-creating urban planning and city’s circular economy Cases Viable Cities; Blok 19 Renewal Program; Vitoria-Gasteiz; Pop-up Återbruk

10.2 PA deploys co-creation and people-centered design

Scientific references Bolwig et al., 2020; Creutzig et al., 2022; Grottera et al., 2020; Hoppe & De Vries, 2019; Mukai et al., 2022; Rebaglio et al., 2022; Seppala, 2021; Schanes et al., 2016IndicatorsSI10.1.1 Reflexive learning on Systemic change

to support climate neutrality through a porfolio of social innovationinitiatives (i.e., urban spaces design, circular economy, etc.) Cases Paris 15 minute city; Mannheim

Scientific references Chilvers & Longhurst, 2016 IndicatorsSI9.2.1 Social innovation initiatives co-created by the PA to address climate neutrality

Scientific references Gregg et al., 2020 IndicatorsSI9.1.1 Cross-sector partnerships for climate neutralitySI9.1.2 Cross-sector partnerships' contribution to climate neutrality

Scientific references Gabriel, 2014; Haskell et al., 2021; Kern, 2019; Massaro et al., 2022; Moore et al., 2015; Westley & Antadze, 2010; Westley et al., 2014 IndicatorsSI8.2.1 SI scaling or mentoring programSI8.2.2 SI initiatives funded for scaling

Scientific references Bögel et al., 2022; Corubolo & Meroni, 2015; Meroni, 2019; Nicolopoulou et al., 2017; Moore et al., 2015; Murray et al., 2010; Rizzo et al., 2020; Tjahja, 2021; Westley & Antadze, 2010; Westley et al. 2014; World Economic Forum Report, 2013; World Health Organization, 2010IndicatorsSI8.1.1 Inclusion and collaborationSI8.1.2 SIs funded with PA business seedingSI8.1.3 Sustaining social innovationsSI8.1.4 Participation to social innovations

for climate neutrality together with citizens, local companies, NGOs orother local organizations, to address climate neutrality (stationary energy,energy generation, mobility & transport, green industry, circular economy,nature-based solutions) and social inclusion Cases Better Reykjavik; KLIK

between PAs, companies, NGOs, universities, governmental organizations, etc., to address climate neutrality (stationary energy, energy generation, mobility & transport, green industry, circular economy, nature-based solutions) and social inclusion Cases Malmo; Zagreb

which provides training, support and funding to scale existing social innovations for climate neutrality Cases Clean Cities ClimAccelerator; VeniSIA

established by the PA which provides training, mentoring, infrastructures (places for co-working) and seeding (start-up funds), with the aim to activate actors to initiate and sustain social innovations for climate sustainabilityCases Impact Hub; Torino; Bristol City Lab; Mannheim City Lab; Wiener Klimateam

10.1 PA top-down initiatives to reconfigure the system

9.2 The municipality initiates the co-creation of SI initiatives

9.1 Cross-sector partnerships

8.2 Social innovations accelerator

8.1 Social innovation incubator

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8. Incubating and accelerating social innovations

2. Social innovation in the Transition Team and in the city’s action plan

3. Funding for social innovation initiatives