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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 shape a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future at the Economic Development Forum
European cities are driving innovation, securing financing, and building essential skills to create a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future, as discussed last week at the Eurocities Economic Development Forum in Bilbao.
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Cargo bikes delivering social change in Milan
Couriers are essential workers in the flow of goods, but the gig economy creates competition harming couriers and the cities they operate in. In Milan, a civic crowdfunded startup is delivering a new model.
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Cities in transition: the Economic Development Forum 2024 kicks off in Bilbao
Today, Bilbao welcomes this year's edition of the Eurocities Economic Development Forum, "Cities in Transition: Towards a Sustainable, Inclusive and Prosperous Future." This year's edition focuses on the important role of cities regarding pressing matters such as climate change, social inequality, and economic stability
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EU Mayors Summit: A strategic partnership for Europe
Following the 2024 European elections, a new direction is being set in the European Parliament. For mayors, it is still business as usual. Meeting in Strasbourg, seat of the European Parliament, more than 90 mayors and deputy mayors from all over Europe, put this case to MEPs, offering to work with them on joint goals.
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Europe’s cities continue strong support for Ukraine
European cities remain committed to supporting the people of Ukraine, providing humanitarian aid, resources and expertise to assist Ukrainian cities and regions affected by Russia's ongoing war.
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Women leaders mentorship programme – “From one woman politician to the next.”
The Eurocities Academy aims to tackle women's persistent barriers in local government leadership with the Women Leaders Mentorship Programme, providing a critical support network that fosters personal, professional, and political growth.
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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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CitiObs open call: for Alliance Citizen Observatories
The CitiObs project, which includes Eurocities, has launched an Open Call for European Citizen Observatories and Citizen Science initiatives to become Alliance Partners.
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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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Food Trails is leaving a goldmine of information
Any city that wants to embark on its food transformation journey should dig into the Food Trails project legacy.
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