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Buying zero-emission buses: procurement that reshapes operations and infrastructure
European cities are moving from pilots to full deployment of zero-emission buses. Lessons from Utrecht, Rome and London show how planning, procurement and governance shape the transition, highlighting both the opportunities and complexities of electrifying public transport at scale.
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Why public procurement matters now: how cities are shaping markets and delivering change
From Oslo to Madrid, cities are using public procurement to drive climate action, innovation and social goals. But legal uncertainty and limited capacity still hold them back across Europe.
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Funding the future of integration: how innovative finance can unlock inclusion solutions
Innovative projects already exist and demonstrate effective ways to support vulnerable populations and foster inclusion. Yet scaling these initiatives requires the right financial ecosystem.
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Rotterdam’s vertical expansion to save time and space
Rotterdam is turning unused rooftops into new space for affordable housing, sustainability and urban growth. Through its Topping Up project, the city is showing how vertical expansion can help cities densify without spreading out.
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Istanbul’s City Hero: Ekrem İmamoğlu
Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is one of the shortlisted ‘City Heroes’ at the Eurocities Awards 2026. The winners will be announced at the Eurocities Annual Conference in Utrecht, 8-10 June 2026.
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Cities warn: next EU budget must protect Europe’s Social Fund
As the EU plans its next long‑term budget, cities call for a strong European Social Fund, meaningful partnership, and safeguards to keep social investment reaching those who need it most.
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City Hero: Alessandro Ghinelli, building culture, peace and cooperation
Alessandro Ghinelli, Mayor of Arezzo, has spent over a decade showing how a city drive change beyond its walls. Through culture, solidarity and city diplomacy, he has turned Arezzo into a place of connection, with Europe, the world, and communities facing crisis.
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Dusseldorf’s Ariadne shelter is creating a safe place for women
Dusseldorf’s Ariadne initiative is creating safe, welcoming spaces for women experiencing homelessness, combining shelter, counselling, healthcare and practical support.
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Istanbul’s Ayamama Life Valley brings a stream corridor back to life
Istanbul’s Ayamama Life Valley initiative shows how cities can transform neglected, flood-prone infrastructure into green spaces that restore nature and reconnect communities. It has created a new model for climate resilience in one of Europe’s densest urban areas.
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Rotterdam’s circular textile fibre recycling ecosystem
Rotterdam is building one of Europe's most ambitious circular textile ecosystems, connecting cities across West Netherlands to tackle the full lifecycle of textiles.
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Stockholm’s Neighbourhood Mothers turning isolation into integration
Arriving in a new country is rarely straightforward, but for many migrant women in Stockholm, it can mean isolation, uncertainty, and navigating unfamiliar systems. Stockholm’s Neighbourhood Mothers initiative is changing that.
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In Manchester, climate action is “In Our Nature”
Manchester’s In Our Nature programme shows how climate action can become part of everyday life, from saving money to improving wellbeing and community connections. Working through trusted local voices, the city is making climate action practical, inclusive and unmistakably Mancunian.
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City Hero: Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh, a pioneer for climate action
Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh, Mayor of Malmo, has helped turn the city into a leading example of inclusive climate action. Her leadership shows how cities can drive the green transition while keeping affordability, equality and people’s everyday lives at the centre.
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From disaster to design: cities and climate resilience
Cities have plans and experience. New research shows how the Climate Resilience Framework can close the gap between ambition and delivery.
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