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Protecting childhood: focus on poverty, mental health and integrated services
From integrated mental health programmes to safe playground initiatives, the Social Innovation Lab offered inspiring ideas and reinforced the importance of childhood protection.
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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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EU announces plan to put rail back on track
The European Commission's plan for a pan-European high-speed rail network promises to shrink travel times, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and boost local economies and European competitiveness.
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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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Ten years of cities feeding the future
How the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact has grown from a shared vision into a global movement for urban food transformation.
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From food insecurity to collective action in Glasgow
Food in Glasgow means more than meals: it’s about dignity, health and community. The city is building a food system that works for everyone.
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Don’t play with food
Marseille has built a vibrant ecosystem of food initiatives improving locals’ quality of life. But budget cuts threaten their survival.
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Bergamo’s journey from school menus to climate goals
Bergamo shows how a holistic urban food policy can drive health, inclusion, and climate goals offering lessons for cities across Europe.
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Food systems in play: Amsterdam’s long game for fairer futures
In Amsterdam, Amped is reinventing food systems through networks and community ownership but without stronger European support, change stays fragile.
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Inside Milan’s food story
Milan’s food policy links school meals, urban farms, and waste reduction, inspiring Bury, Greater Manchester, and Glasgow through shared learning.
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Growing together: lessons from Vitoria-Gasteiz
Vitoria-Gasteiz is transforming its food system using EU projects, local stakeholders, and inclusive governance to spark change beyond its competences.
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Growing change in Pau
Pau’s agglomeration links food, land and community action offering concrete solutions and inspiration for cities rethinking local food systems.
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Nilufer is building a local food system rooted in participation and resilience
Nilufer develops an integrated urban food system with municipal food hubs, local sales points, and citizen participation, supported by EU projects and cooperation.
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A recipe for sustainable food innovation in Turin
Turin is transforming its food policy through collaboration and innovation, connecting citizens, spaces, and governance for a sustainable urban future.
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