Eurocities 2020 – speednetworking sessions, 5 November, 14.30-16.00

time title host description
14.30-15.45 From why to how: stepping up SDG implementation in cities Eurocities This session will connect members to jointly discuss SDG implementation and create new partnership opportunities.
14.30-15.00 Empowering youth through entrepreneurial skills Lille Metropole Is there a digital way to keep an efficient link with NEETs in times of social distancing?
14.30-15.00 Cultural heritage in action Eurocities Introduction to Eurocities work on cultural heritage, including Cultural Heritage in Action, the new European peer learning programme on cultural heritage for cities and regions.
14.30-15.15 Good practices of climate change adaptation in two cities: the LIFE Green Heart project Toulouse Discover how two cities, Toulouse and Dusseldorf are implementing several actions to fight against the climate change within the LIFE Green Heart project.
See how the climate adaptation strategy of a city can be implemented on real actions on its territory.
14.30-15.30 Solutions for urban logistics in a post-COVID19 world Bremen During this session, you will have the chance to hear from Bremen, Groningen, Mechelen and Bergen about innovative solutions for zero-emission logistics in cities.
14.30-15.30 Circular building Cities Utrecht To meet circular ambitions cities need to change their building processes as being one of the main consumers of raw materials
14.30-15.45 Guimaraes: a city in action Guimaraes Showcasing four exciting projects:
14.30-14.45: Bairro C – Paths of Culture and Creativity
14.50-15.05: Guimarães for Circular Economy – good practices for plastic reduction
15.10-15.25: ProChild – developing a national strategy
15.30-15.45: Rivers Legacy – creating a close link between citizens and rivers.
14.30-16.00 Equal Cities – Projects and Best Practices from Vienna Vienna Discussion of best practices, projects and ideas in the context of gender equality. Cities have the knowledge, resources and means to create tailor-made solutions and offers for different peer groups with the goal of supporting gender equality on all levels of society.
14.30-16.00 Towards green, low carbon and climate-resilient cities: the Green City Accord and the Covenant of Mayors Eurocities This environment session will be structured around
14.30: an introduction to the objectives and vision of the recently launched Green City Accord; and
15.15: an update on the Covenant of Mayors latest developments and opportunities for cities.
Both slots will start with a quick introduction, and followed by a discussion with participants and Q&A.
14.30-16.00 Cooperation between EU and Chinese cities Eurocities An opportunity for cities to reflect and speak openly about the challenges and rewards of collaboration with Chinese cities during the COVID-19 crisis.
15.00-15.30 Innovative administration: Lille Metropole journey toward public policy design Lille Metropole How design and user-centric methods have been making Lille Metropole, World Design Capital 2020, an innovative administration focused on its citizens?
15.00-15.45 Port city regeneration and maritime culture Brest Metropole Blue Green economy and maritime culture projects in port cities to answer growing needs of citizens.
15.00-16.00 Coping with floods and climate change: how EU projects are helping Venice Venice The session will showcase some of the actions carried out by Venice to cope with the risk of flooding and the effects of climate changes and sea-level rising through the participation in EU cooperation projects.