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Cities show commitment to climate adaptation
As climate impacts worsen, Europe's cities are leading adaptation efforts, despite funding and governance challenges. At a Brussels seminar, cities called for better EU support to meet 2050 climate resilience goals.
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Cities and migrants’ rights in the era of digitalisation
One of the most transformative aspects of the new Pact on Migration and Asylum is that technology plays a central role in implementing migration policies.
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Bilbao, a city of social innovation
Bilbao’s transformation from industrial hub to cultural icon continues with a focus on social innovation, citizen engagement, and sustainable development.
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Cities advocating for a sustainable food future in Europe
At the Food Trails Final Conference, leaders stressed the need for inclusive, healthy, and sustainable food systems, urging EU reforms and city-driven innovation.
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A green Sant Boi
Shortlisted for the EU Green Leaf Award, Sant Boi de Llobregat is devoted to nature conservation, sustainable urban planning, and innovative environmental practices.
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Valladolid scores a goal for sustainability
Valladolid is teaming up with the local football team, Real Valladolid Football Club, to drive sustainability and climate action in the city through innovative community engagement and environmental initiatives.
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A greener, climate-resilient and just transition starts in cities
With a new mandate beginning for the European institutions, cities insist that climate and environment must continue to be the EU's highest priority - as it is locally.
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Accelerating climate action at the Cities Mission Conference 2024
At the Cities Mission Conference in Valencia, held on 24-25 June 2024 as part of the Valencia Cities Climate Week, European mayors and climate leaders reaffirmed their commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2030.
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Exploring the intersection of art, science and community in urban development
Students of art, engineering, mathematics, science and technology are helping to drive the transformation in Amsterdam
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Eurocities Awards 2024: Talent, sustainable food and mobilising voters
This year's Eurocities awards showcase cities innovative approaches to tackling significant global challenges. Ahead of the awards ceremony on 30 May, discover the nine finalists.
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A new horizon: Better air quality for Europe
Cities today can breathe a collective sigh of relief as a preliminary agreement has finally been reached on the EU’s revised Ambient Air Quality Directive, following lengthy negotiations.
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Getting smarter to cut emissions
Cities are responsible for 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If they want to be climate neutral in the near future, they need to act smarter.
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Space is for Parisians, not SUVs
Last Sunday, Parisians voted in favour of an additional tax on SUVs. What can other cities and the EU learn from this move?
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How foreign registered vehicles get away with it
Final negotiations tomorrow on the Cross-Border Enforcement Directive. Will foreign vehicles still get away with violating Urban Vehicle Access Regulations?
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