Portugal
Guimaraes
Ricardo José Machado Pereira da Silva Araújo
President
Toural
Parque da Cidade
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Guimaraes uses science-based tools to drive nature-based solutions
Guimaraes is using satellite data and machine learning to identify climate risks and measure where nature-based solutions can make the biggest difference. The approach is helping the city make science-based decisions for a greener future.
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Urban Transitions Mission Centre: A year of innovation, collaboration and local empowerment
Highlights from recent UTMC events and initiatives helping cities advance climate action, resilience, and inclusive urban transitions in 2024.
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The role of cities in achieving EU food waste reduction goals
Cities like Guimaraes, Lille Metropole, and Tallinn are leading innovative initiatives to reduce food waste, shaping EU targets and proving local action can drive global change.
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Guimaraes’ District C: A model of sustainable urban development and cultural heritage preservation
Guimaraes is transforming ‘District C’ into a net-zero, culturally rich neighbourhood by engaging the community and integrating sustainable practices
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Cities’ climate ambition needs people to last
At the 2024 Eurocities Environment Forum in Vienna, cities discussed how people’s engagement is crucial to a lasting climate transition.
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How cultural heritage contributes to the green, digital, and social transition
Seven Eurocities members were selected as good examples of cultural heritage initiatives driving sustainability, digitalisation, and inclusion.
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Cities central role in realising the European Green Deal
Europe’s cities have reaffirmed their commitment to the climate neutral objectives of the European Green Deal. But to make the ambitious climate goals a reality, they must be supported by strong EU policies and funding.
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A green dress for everyone’s culture
Cities commit to creating more sustainable and inclusive cultural policies and practices by signing the Eurocities Lille Call to Action. Find out more about what they do.
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Cities hungry for recognition in EU food
Last week, city representatives met in Brussels to discuss the future of food systems exchanging views with representatives of the European Commission ahead of future legislative proposals connected to food.
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Facing heatwaves and forest fires in Portugal
As heatwaves and forest fires ravage Portugal, Porto and Guimaraes seek solutions to help its citizens to cope with the heat and to prevent the worst consequences of fires
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Shaping the city of your dreams
Five youngsters tell their experience mentoring their local leaders before Eurocities Annual Conference, where they will present recommendations for the future.
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Marseille, Taranto and Valencia join Eurocities
Eurocities welcomes three new members and passes the 200 city mark.
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People and planet for the green transition
What does it mean to have a ‘green transition’? How can we localise the European Green Deal and drive the recovery at the same time? Discover what leaders and thinkers had to say at the Eurocities Environment Forum.
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City news: Guimaraes public art concept
Guimaraes is embarking on a three year project to liven up some of its public spaces by working with local people through arts and culture.
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Major cities give boost to circular economy
Cities and regions agree to work together to act as ambassadors to champion the circular economy.
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21 major European cities pledge to prevent and reduce plastic pollution
Today, the city of Oslo is joining forces with EUROCITIES to launch a joint Plastics Declaration committing cities to develop a strategy and set time bound targets to significantly reduce plastic pollution in their city by 2021.
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