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Countless reasons to join UNITES (Part 2)
Cities explain why they have joined the European-funded UNITES project, led by Eurocities, to discuss, share and co-design integration strategies in the area of migration. This is the second and final part of our series.
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When opposites attract: bringing down urban-rural walls
New connections between cities and rural areas are proving crucial to achieving climate goals, even out inequalities, and revitalising economic systems.
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Cities and regions launch alliance for Ukraine reconstruction
Local level plans are already underway to coordinate the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine through peer-to-peer actions, such as building schools and hospitals.
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Driving in the right direction
For cities, the new EU agreement to ban the sale of new fossil-fuelled gasoline or diesel vehicles from 2035 paves the way to a future with cleaner air and better quality of life for all.
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Join Eurocities at the World Urban Forum
Eurocities will be part of the World Urban Forum, the leading global conference on sustainable urbanisation; the event will take place in Katowice on 26-30 June.
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The New European Bauhaus festival: putting ideas into action
Yes, you can have it all: beautiful, inclusive, affordable and green buildings. From 9 to 12 June, the New European Bauhaus festival in Brussels will show the way forward.
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Transforming social welfare systems for a fair and inclusive recovery
Eurocities members will gather in Barcelona at the Social Affairs Forum from 11-13 May to discuss the state of city healthcare and social care systems.
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Getting Fit for 55 and beyond
From improving energy efficiency in buildings to spelling the end of fossil fuelled mobility, the Fit for 55 package is a historic opportunity for Europe to accelerate the transition to climate neutrality. Join representatives of the Mayors Alliance for the European Green Deal for this online discussion.
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Zelenskyy to Europe’s cities – live address
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the cities of Europe live on Saturday 12 March.
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Recovery starts in cities
We only have one shot to make recovery from the Covid-19 crisis a success. Eurocities Economic Development Forum 2022 will lay the ground for taking perfect aim.
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Eurocities 2022 Espoo: An Era of new Beginnings
We are happy to announce that Eurocities 2022 Espoo will take place from 8 to 10 June.
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Changing our behaviour for the good of the planet
In collaboration with the city of Grenoble Alpes Metropole, the Eurocities Environment Forum will discuss the theme of behaviour change for the transition to climate neutrality.
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Updating the EU’s vehicle emission standards: what’s at stake?
Road transport is a major contributor to air pollution. As the EU gets ready to revise standards around its 'Euro 7' proposal, Eurocities assembles a panel of experts to discuss the issues at hand.
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A Green Deal that works for people
Mayors across Europe recognise that climate action and social progress are two sides of the same coin. This COP26 'host zone' session will be livestreamed direct from Glasgow on Wednesday 10 November 13:30-15:30 GMT (starts 14:30 CEST).
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