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The oracle for inclusive green mobility
In ancient Greece, leaders travelled on foot or by horse to the city of Delphi to ask an oracle what the future might hold. Today, cities want to know which sustainable mobility interventions will truly work. And for answers, they increasingly turn to a modern source of wisdom: data and artificial intelligence.
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How cities are making the European Cycling Declaration a reality
Over one year on from the adoption of the EU's European Declaration on Cycling, how are cities turning the pledge into safer, more inclusive cycling, and what EU action is needed to ensure lasting urban change?
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Investing in Europe starts with cities: What new EU research reveals
As EU budget negotiations continue, Eurocities is presenting evidence to show why cities must have a stronger role in EU funding. In this article, we share ESPON URDICO research demonstrating that Cohesion Policy works best when cities are full partners.
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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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Cities look for support to move to innovative financing options
With traditional subsidies being reduced or cut, cities are looking at innovative financing options. However, limited local capacity and restrictive regulations make it difficult.
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Cities of welcome: Driving integration and equality in a changing Europe
The 6th Integrating Cities Report presents how cities ensure that newcomers are not only welcomed but also provided opportunities to contribute and thrive.
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Cities stand together for a sustainable, accessible public transport
Together, 11 city leaders and associations signed the European Declaration for Sustainable and Attractive Public Transport in Cities.
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Cities’ climate ambition needs people to last
At the 2024 Eurocities Environment Forum in Vienna, cities discussed how people’s engagement is crucial to a lasting climate transition.
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Cities central role in “strengthening services for children’s rights”
In an interview with UNICEF’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, we explore how cities adapt to children’s needs in evolving contexts.
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Empowering cities through the next EU Budget
As the EU enters negotiations on its post-2027 budget, city leaders are calling for a stronger role in EU funding programmes to drive sustainable growth and improve social inclusion. In a Eurocities policy statement, cities state they need better multilevel governance and direct access to EU funding.
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How city governments can better harness public innovation
At a European Parliament meeting, Eurocities and LSE Cities launched a major new report on city innovation. It shows that cities view innovation as key to addressing issues like climate change and inequality, but they need more political support and funding.
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Empowering cities and citizens for climate action
At the upcoming Eurocities Environment Forum in Vienna, Professor Sigrid Stagl will present her vision for city-led climate action, citizen engagement, and economic models that factor in environmental impact.
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Building climate neutral cities: Neutralpath Capacity Building Programme
The Neutralpath Capacity Building Programme is leading efforts to empower local authorities and communities toward climate neutrality, by developing Positive and Clean Energy Districts.
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Cities call for Cohesion Policy that champions urban transformation
In a new Eurocities policy paper, city leaders call on the EU to ensure a robust, well-funded Cohesion Policy after 2027, based on strong governance, trusted partnerships, and simplified financial support for city administrations.
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