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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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A festival of skills
With a focus on upskilling and reskilling, the European Year of Skills promises to realise the full potential of the green and digital transitions.
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Eastern European cities welcome first low-emission zones
Warsaw, Sofia and Riga will soon ban the most polluting vehicles from the city centre. They’re following into the footsteps of other European municipalities that are successfully using this measure to tackle poor air quality.
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Ghent hosts cities for an end to the energy crisis
The energy crisis has been tough on people living in cities. However, cities are acting fast to combat this crisis. At the 2023 Eurocities Environment Forum, cities from all over Europe gathered for dialogue and inspiration.
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How to initiate the fight against dirty air
Air pollution is the leading cause of premature death worldwide. One way cities can address the complexity of air pollution sources is by increasingly relying on their residents for community-led monitoring.
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Fourteen months of war in Ukraine
Russia's illegal war in Ukraine has now raged on for 14 months, devastating cities and the lives of people. Europe's cities have been quick to offer ongoing support to their Ukrainian counterparts and host refugees fleeing the conflict.
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From culture to energy, cities lead the way
With their actions fostering a sustainable shift in culture and the energy transition, local governments are key EU allies, the President of Eurocities said at two high-level events hosted by the European Commission.
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Accessing Danish digital public services with Muni
Meet Muni, the friendly chatbot implemented by 37 Danish municipalities to help residents access digital public services with ease. Created as part of a collaborative effort, the chatbot will soon include voice technology to provide a more inclusive and accessible service to all citizens.
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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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