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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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Eurocities Awards for sustainability, community and youth
This year’s awards showcase municipalities’ unique approach to tackle global challenges at a time when multiple crises threaten our future. Discover the finalists ahead of the awards ceremony on 14 June.
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It all starts with the resident
Utrecht joined the UCC project to exchange practices and learn from other peer municipalities. The city is currently optimising its website following a user-friendly approach and working on an open-source solution such as a virtual assistant developed with 22 municipalities within the Netherlands.
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Next stop: a friendlier and greener Valencia
The journey towards sustainable urban mobility requires a new vision, political will and a change of mindset at the local level. Valencia has been working on this for the past eight years to make a smarter and friendlier city.
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After the Paris ban, what’s next for e-scooters?
Reckless driving, poor parking, lack of safety, conflict with other users...whichever grievances prompted Parisians to vote out shared e-scooters last Sunday, it was the same set of concerns that municipalities across Europe struggle with. Will other cities follow Paris' example?
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Cities ignite innovation at the Economic Development Forum
The nature and goals of a strong economy, and the path to achieving it are far from self evident. At the Eurocities Economic Development Forum 2023, cities banded together to work towards an economy that is inclusive, just, innovative and sustainable.
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Lunching on urban food policies
What can we expect from the future of urban food policies? Listen/read to the conversation.
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The spark for energy efficient buildings
Following the plenary vote in the European Parliament, and ahead of the trialogue phase, a comment on the urban dimension of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
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Cities hungry for recognition in EU food
Last week, city representatives met in Brussels to discuss the future of food systems exchanging views with representatives of the European Commission ahead of future legislative proposals connected to food.
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Izmir’s call for short and long-term quake relief
A city that suffered its own earthquake in 2020, Izmir is doing all it can to support and mobilise aid for areas hit by the massive Turkey/Syria earthquake. But more help is needed to tackle the emergency, says Izmir's Ercan Turkoglu.
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City leaders recommit to women’s rights
This International Women’s Day, city leaders from across the Eurocities network reaffirm their commitment to secure women’s rights and achieve true gender equality.
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