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100+ initiatives, 60 cities, one commitment: low-carbon and inclusive culture in action
A new Eurocities catalogue showcases 100+ city initiatives putting the Lille Call to Action into practice, demonstrating how culture can drive low-carbon transformation and inclusion, and inviting more cities to join the growing group of 60 signatories.
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Eurocities Academy: Practical tools for Urban Food Policy
People need better access to healthy food. This is how the Eurocities Academy helps cities act with practical tools and peer learning.
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“Vulnerabilities are often at the local level, and local actors know best where they are”
Raluca Painter, Head of Unit for the Social Climate Fund at the European Commission, speaks about how local governments are involved in the design and implementation of national social climate plans.
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Young leaders focus on ‘future skills’ in Dublin
How can cities adapt to AI, tackle the climate crisis and stay attractive to young people? Eurocities Next Generation Academy in Dublin gathered young professionals to develop practical solutions.
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Five more cities commit to a more sustainable and inclusive culture
The Eurocities Lille Call to Action for low-carbon and more inclusive culture has now reached 41 signatories.
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Cities and MEPs share vision for green, prosperous future
Ahead of next year's European elections, city leaders and MEPs met in the European Parliament to discuss opportunities to work together more effectively. Common goals included urban climate action, EU democratic values, and support for a clearer EU urban policy.
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Cultural transformation is at the heart of any other transformation
The European Heritage Hub project exemplifies the transformative potential of culture in times of change. While proposed cuts to the Creative Europe programme raise concerns in the cultural sector.
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Cities join forces along the green mobility path
A call is now open inviting municipalities to join the CIVITAS Replication and Deployment programme. Selected cities will work and grow together to address specific sustainable mobility challenges.
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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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Sustaining European Food Futures
André Sobczak, Secretary General at Eurocities, spoke at Politico’s Future of Food and Farming Summit sharing insights from cities and the need to keep European ambitions on food sustainability high.
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Riga’s Digital Forum 2023 calls for a green, digital future
City leaders and experts joined the Digital Forum 2023, taking place in Riga between 27-29 of September, to pave the way for a sustainable, digital future, fostering collaboration and citizen empowerment.
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What does the green and digital transition mean for cities?
During the second day of Eurocities Digital Forum 2023, we discuss how to harness AI and digital twins to combat climate change and shape smarter, greener cities.
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Protect essential workers in housing crisis
The European housing crisis, marked by soaring property costs, is disproportionately affecting essential workers, putting many under severe financial pressure. In response, cities are working on solutions to provide more affordable, decent housing.
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Cities embrace digital transformation for a sustainable future
As the Eurocities annual Digital Forum kicks off in Riga, cities leaders and experts discuss how to leverage digitalisation for sustainability, bridging challenges, fostering innovation, and safeguarding digital rights.
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