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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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A vision of unity – interview
The new president of Eurocities speaks about his vision for harmony and democracy throughout Europe, his mission to eradicate traffic, and his love of volleyball.
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Espoo and Ukraine united through education
Espoo's bond with Ukraine, particularly the city of Kryvyi Rin, goes beyond politics. The partnership started with a shared dedication to education, an area that both cities prioritise.
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Public services in the public eye
On International Public Service Day, urbanites across the world are encouraged to take a second look at the public services that make our communities and common wellbeing possible.
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Connected and interconnected, cities unite at EU Mayors’ Digital Assembly
More than 130 participants joined the first EU Mayors’ Digital Assembly, which took place on 15 June during the Brussels Urban Summit, to discuss the political decisions that need to be taken now, to ensure a just and sustainable digital tomorrow.
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Cities to EU Commission: let’s work together on Cycling Declaration
Urban leaders are inviting the European Commission to use their expertise to define the content of the upcoming EU Cycling Declaration. Expected in October, the Declaration will detail how to boost cycling uptake in Europe thanks to new rules, guidance and funding instruments.
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Culture is part of the solution
Cities are signing the Eurocities Lille Call to Action on sustainable culture; why? And why should your city join?
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Support earthquake survivors
Now, there is a way for you to help earthquake survivors directly.
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Brussels Urban Summit unites global cities to prepare for the future
A successful Brussels Urban Summit ends with some urban answers to global challenges while renewing the commitment to continued collaboration between cities worldwide.
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Cities at the forefront of managing the climate crisis
At the climate plenary of the Brussels Urban Summit, mayors of cities in Europe and across the world gathered to discuss how they can lead the urgent and radical action needed to combat climate change.
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