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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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Cities: the new power cells of Europe
Berlin is in the midst of a solar power revolution. Given the current energy situation in Europe, and the EU's recent commitment to double solar photovoltaic capacity by 2025, what happens on the local level should be big news for future energy concerns.
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Eradicating violence against women together
Municipalities are committed to raising public awareness of gender inequalities and domestic violence and supporting and protecting victims.
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Green City Accord: how to improve lives in cities
The Green City Accord is paving the way for a sustainable urban future. At a high-level ceremony in Brussels, member cities discussed the challenges and expectations they face as they walk along that path.
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A commitment to gender equality
After a 2015 New Year’s Eve incident in Cologne, violence against women has somewhat become synonymous with the city. Since then, the EDELGARD initiative provides protection for women and girls against sexual violence in public spaces.
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The time is now
It’s never too early to envision a brighter future for Ukraine. At the Kiyv Investment Forum in Brussels, city leaders and investors offered financial support for the Ukrainian capital, paving the way for post-war sustainable reforms.
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Elimination of violence against women across Europe
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, cities are standing up. From communication campaigns to action plans, educational resources, and grants for civil society local administrations are making a message clear: violence against women cannot be tolerated.
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How today’s crises are shaping sustainable mobility
"Smart Ways to Net Zero", the 2022 Eurocities Mobility Forum, kicked off in Antwerp. From 16 to 18 November, European officials, local politicians and transport experts are swapping notes on how to foster a sustainable mobility revolution against the backdrop of global challenges.
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Cybersecurity is a key topic for Europe’s Digital Decade
From digital inclusion to better communication between cities, regional and national governments, cybersecurity is one of the most important topics within Europe's Digital Decade.
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Euro7: a missed opportunity for air quality in cities
The European Commission’s new rules on vehicle emissions don’t go far enough to protect urban residents from air pollution’s lethal consequences, the Eurocities and Polis networks say in a joint letter to EU policymakers.
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