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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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Call for Ukrainian municipalities to join SUN4Ukraine
The SUN4Ukraine project, coordinated by Eurocities, is inviting Ukrainian municipalities to take part in its transformative programme towards climate neutrality.
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SUN4Ukraine kicks off journey towards Ukrainian climate-neutral cities
The new SUN4Ukraine project, coordinated by Eurocities, will provide Ukrainian cities with the expertise and collaboration they need to integrate climate neutrality goals into their reconstruction plans.
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Preventing food crises through collaboration
In Warsaw, cities discussed how food systems are connected and vulnerable to crises. The key to build resilience in the face of these crises lies in collaboration.
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A UNITES story: fostering healing through creativity in Oulu
When the war started, Olga volunteered in her Ukrainian city to teach antistress lessons to help children manage their emotions.
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Integrating for a better Europe
Across Europe, cities are providing sustainable integration pathways for migrants and creating welcoming societies for all.
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Ukraine’s recovery must include cities
City leaders have joined regional representatives from across Europe to call for a decentralised approach to Ukraine’s recovery, which gives local authorities the strong support they need to sustainably rebuild their communities.
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Ongoing war in Europe: Cities stand with Ukraine
As Russia’s devastating war in Ukraine enters its third year, cities across Europe are coming together to express their continued solidarity and support for the Ukrainian people.
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From Finland to Ukraine, two busloads of support
Earlier this month, Turku sent public transport vehicles and aid to Kharkiv, proving that the two Eurocities members are twins in war and peace.
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EU Ukraine Facility must ensure funding and assistance for cities
The EU's €50 billion Ukraine Facility has huge potential to help the recovery of Ukraine in the coming years. To ensure it proves effective, Ukraine's local leaders must be given the support they need to rebuild sustainable local communities.
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Rennes takes the lead in European migrant reception
Rennes needs one million signatures for its European Citizens Initiative by April 2024. The city demands reception standards in the member states regarding food, health, housing, education and work for asylum seekers.
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