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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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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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A guideline to boost sustainable transport in cities
What are the best solutions to encourage zero-emission mobility at the local level? We asked Orla McCarthy, a Sustainable Transport Project Manager with the International Transport Forum.
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European cities in the age of bits
At the Brussels Urban Summit, we caught up with European mayors to find out how digital transformation is shaping their cities.
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Ukrainian refugee integration in Lodz and Timisoara
A year and a half after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how have cities adapted their emergency support to refugees into more permanent initiatives?
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