Tarek El Azzouzi

Tarek El Azzouzi is the NetZeroCities Partnership Manager at Climate-KIC, a position he has held since September 2023.3 In this role, he works on the NetZeroCities project, which is a European platform supporting 112 cities across the continent in their efforts to achieve climate neutrality.3

NetZeroCities is a significant initiative coordinated by EIT Climate-KIC, aiming to engage local authorities and other stakeholders to deliver over 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030.1 The project recognizes the crucial role cities play in addressing climate change, as they are home to 75% of Europeans and responsible for more than 70% of global CO2 emissions.1

As the Partnership Manager, Tarek El Azzouzi likely plays a key role in fostering collaborations and managing relationships between the various stakeholders involved in the NetZeroCities project. This may include working with the 33 partners from 27 European countries that make up the NetZeroCities consortium, as well as engaging with local authorities, businesses, and other relevant organizations.12

Climate-KIC, where Tarek works, is the EU's largest public-private partnership addressing climate change through innovation.2 It has been given a formal mandate to be the EU's climate change innovation agency, tasked with helping build European sustainable jobs, growth, and competitiveness.2

While I don't have specific information about Tarek's background or previous experiences, his role suggests he has expertise in climate action, urban sustainability, and partnership management within the context of European climate initiatives.