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Sharing food initiatives, growing change
What happens when European cities share their best food ideas? An ode to the cities learning together through the Cleverfood project.
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Eurocities President calls for MEP support to tackle EU budget issues
As negotiations on the next EU budget intensify, Eurocities President Mathias De Clercq has delivered a clear message to the European Parliament: The ambitious new EU Cities Agenda must be matched with dedicated investment for cities.
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How cities are redefining the future of public innovation
In an opinion piece, LSE Cities, Eurocities and the city of Bratislava explain why the future of European public-sector innovation does not depend on private business, but on direct investment in local government.
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From living labs to global streets
The EU brings cities and experts together through projects that address challenges and facilitate exchanges on potential solutions to urban pollution.
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“Vulnerabilities are often at the local level, and local actors know best where they are”
Raluca Painter, Head of Unit for the Social Climate Fund at the European Commission, speaks about how local governments are involved in the design and implementation of national social climate plans.
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Silent nights, bright cities: from Vilnius to Barcelona
Did you know Europe crowns a Capital of Christmas? Vilnius shines this year, and Barcelona is next in line with a festive, sustainable twist.
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Flooding, funding and follow-through: lessons from Bologna’s climate resilience work
After devastating floods, Bologna races to build resilience. What will it take for Europe’s cities to weather the next storm?
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Country insights from the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey
Same goals, different realities: In Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, trust and autonomy make or break city plans to tackle climate and housing.
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Munich conference: Ukrainian and European cities partner for climate-neutral future
Ukrainian and European cities are joining forces for a climate-neutral future, even as Russia’s war continues. In Munich, the first SUN4Ukraine partnership meeting turned that resolve into concrete plans for green recovery.
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Vilnius: A city turning green ambition into everyday action
Vilnius is showing how a vibrant European capital can cut emissions and improve life for its residents. As European Green Capital 2025, the city has accelerated climate action and smart urban development.
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Cities turning insight into action: building Europe’s climate resilience from the ground up
From the outset of the Eurocities Environment Forum in Malmo Deputy Mayor Sofia Hedén set the tone: “We gather here today not in fear of what is coming, but in recognition of what is already here.”
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European cities warn: without more support, urban climate resilience plans risk collapse
A new Eurocities Pulse survey of 54 cities from 17 European countries reveals that cities face growing climate threats, but limited funding, staffing shortages, and fragmented governance are holding back their ability to adapt.
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Cities’ central role in decarbonising EU heating and cooling sector
Europe's heating and cooling sector uses half the continent's energy, yet still relies on fossil fuels. The EU's new cooling and heating strategy must support cities to decarbonise the sector and meet EU climate targets.
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European Mobility Week: Making mobility for everyone
European Mobility Week puts people first. Across Europe, towns and cities celebrate and encourage cleaner, safer and more inclusive ways to move. Learn how cities across Europe celebrated.
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