Pittsburgh And Dortmund, Germany Sign 'Transatlantic Innovation And Climate Partnership'

By Patrick Damp, CBS Pittsburgh

September 10, 2022

Pittsburgh and its sister city Dortmund, Germany signed a brand new partnership on Friday morning.

"I am proud to announce that today the City of Pittsburgh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Dortmund," said Mayor Ed Gainey. "This agreement empowers our two Cities and will help guide our exchanges and city-to-city cooperation. In April and May 2022, our cities hosted exchanges – thanks to a grant from the European Union's International Urban Regional Cooperation program – which inspired this formal commitment to a continued partnership. Together we will continue to pursue cooperation on climate technologies, the economy, and a just transition for our post-industrial cities to ensure all our residents have opportunities to thrive."

As Mayor Gainey said in the virtual signing ceremony, it will focus on climate technologies, economic opportunities, and administration exchanges.

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