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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 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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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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