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The world is over. Time to save it.
We did our best to save the world, but now it’s too late for that. This is the premise of the game Age of Energy, which is harnessing its addictive power to cajole young people into energy saving behaviour.
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Rethink, reuse and repair
The circular economy is set to become a key component of the European Green Deal, and many cities are already leading the way.
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Reinventing tourism
Tourism will provide a necessary boost to vibrant urban life, when travel can once again open up – but it must also be sustainable, and add to quality of life for a city’s residents.
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“Time is running out”
Mayors call on the EU presidency to ensure that cities are better involved in the national recovery plans. Portugal’s prime minister Costa promises support.
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Keeping Europe together after Brexit
While the results of Brexit, the UK’s exit from the EU, are counted in gains and losses, city leaders in Europe look for common ground for future cooperation.
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Cities and migrants – what’s happening at local level?
When migrants move, it is overwhelmingly to cities that they come. This fourth Integrating Cities Report gives a direct insight into how cities are integrating migrants today.
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Putting people first in the green energy transition
How do we put people first when moving to a green and digital economy in times of crisis recovery? Bringing together social and environmental goals is a key task for many cities now focussing on recovery efforts.
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City news: Rome, cycling capital in the making
Finding opportunities in the corona crisis, Rome, and many other European cities, are boosting their cycling revolution.
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Amsterdam’s year of the sun
With its strong ambition to become climate neutral by 2050, Amsterdam is calling on both the Dutch government and the EU to join it in its goal of achieving a 55% carbon emissions reduction by 2030.
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Cities pledge over €14 billion to fight poverty and social exclusion
44 cities, representing more than 51 million citizens, have jointly pledged €14.2 billion in social investment measures towards creating a fairer, more equal and inclusive Europe.
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Cities want EU to help against Airbnb
Mayors demand a stronger regulation of the rental platform Airbnb, to protect their local housing markets.
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Opportunities and challenges in a digital era – Cities meeting with Margrethe Vestager
Ahead of the announced Digital Services Act, mayors and leaders from 12 European cities met with European Commission Executive Vice-President, Margrethe Vestager.
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