Innovation platforms fostering communities of practice in low carbon economy towards 2030

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the potential of innovation platforms to realise SDGs targets.

Methodology: Analysis of different policy documents, reports, as well as a
series of interviews and participatory processes run in 2016-2017 of the EIT RIS
programme.

Findings: Preliminary findings show that Climate-KIC operates as an innovation
platform that increases capabilities for climate innovation.

Originality: Mechanisms and processes that consolidate local knowledge and
strengthen relational assets with regards to climate innovation are important for
the realisation of some of the 169 targets of the 2030 Agenda.

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