Common use of System demonstrations Clause in Contracts

System demonstrations. ‌ In collaboration with the involved government agencies, Viable Cities shall develop a new form of initiative to drive systems innovation for transformation in line with the mission of achieving climate- neutral cities by 2030. A system demonstration is a controlled method for testing sustainable systems transition consisting of a combination of innovative solutions in a real-world environment – and with consideration for the context in which it is intended to function. This involves working with multiple levers of change (business models, regulation, forms of governance, behaviour, technology, etc.) based on a specific geographical environment or defined challenge area, in order to learn and build a portfolio of interventions that help to learn and change real-world systems. This is always with the aim of accelerating the climate transition in cities and co- benefits from climate transition such as improved health, more jobs and new business opportunities. It is, not least, a matter of mobilising investment and creating opportunities to scale up and disseminate the measures that prove effective in making the climate transition happen. During 2022, the work of developing system demonstrators will take place on different levels and within various frameworks: climate-neutral Swedish cities by 2030, European collaborations, and the open innovation competition the Climate Smart Cities Challenge.