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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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Car-Free Day wraps up European Mobility Week
A city tailor-made for humans and nature. The 2023 edition of European Mobility Week showcased how sustainable and active transport can lead the way to a different future.
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Unlocking Urban Potential: Culture’s Transformative Power
How does culture hold the key to vibrant, inclusive cities? Explore their challenges and strategies with Tom Fleming.
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3, 2, 1…go! European Mobility Week is here
The 2023 edition of European Mobility Week is about to kick off. From 16 -22 September 2023, the European Commission’s sustainable mobility awareness-raising campaign will take place in thousands of cities and towns across the EU and beyond.
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State of the European Union: Cites are crucial to tackling climate and social challenges
Ursula von der Leyen’s fourth State of the Union address focused on EU support for Ukraine, the need to protect EU democracy, and the importance of the green transition in providing security and building a prosperous future. Read our reaction to her speech.
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London protects rough sleepers during the heatwave
As temperatures rise in London, the city has activated a protocol to protect the vulnerable from the scorching heat.
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Climate change from above – podcast
Monitoring is a pivotal aspect of any city’s adaptation strategy, including analysis is invaluable for infrastructure planning, preventive action against natural hazards, and resource allocation. In this Covenant of Mayors Podcast we learn about a technical approach.
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Glasgow showcases the power of the bike
The adrenaline-filled Cycling World Championship is only the latest event to boost cycling uptake in Glasgow. Learn how the Scottish city is becoming one of Europe's cycling capitals.
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In the fight against climate change, some pay a heavy price – Podcast
What if saving the environment has negative consequences for vulnerable people in our societies? In this interview, researcher Lucia Alexandra Popartan explains how ‘just resilience’ needs to go hand-in-hand with climate change adaptation.
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Fostering opportunities for Ukrainians
Helsinki and Riga continue their efforts to welcome Ukrainian refugees, moving from emergency aid to providing more long-term assistance for integration.
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Navigating the future of public procurement
Procurement, an often-underestimated part of municipal governance, is currently at the forefront of reshaping European cities' strategies towards sustainability, digital transformation and social responsibility.
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