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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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Interoperability and the need for EU cities to work together
The European Digital Decade is here. How, and should, cities cooperate to achieve ambitious goals and promote interoperability with citizens as their main focus? Find out more in this read out from the Eurocities Digital Forum.
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Glasgow launches inspiring exhibition on International Day of the Girl
When Glasgow hosted COP26, a parallel event took place in the Scottish city with a particular focus on the nexus between the climate emergency and gender.
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Cities need more voice on digital transformation
At Eurocities Digital Forum in Madrid, local politicians discussed how to make the most out of the digital transition to promote better urban living, including through the concept of digital twins, and by working more directly with the EU.
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Sustainable culture means…
The cultural sector plays a role in the fight against climate change. Cities can show you how and are ready to take the next steps.
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E-vehicles: a stronger role for cities
European and national authorities should seek the involvement of cities in devising strategies on e-vehicle charging points, EU lawmakers said, taking on board Eurocities' policy position.
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Using data to improve citizens’ lives
Data must serve the interests of the people and cities should lead the way of digital transformation
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How the energy crisis shaped European Mobility Week
The war in Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis highlighted how curbing car use can help reduce Europe's fuel dependency. Experts took note at two key sustainable mobility events last week.
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City diplomacy in action
The Prague Summit of Cities, organised in the context of the Czech EU Presidency, brought together city, EU and national leaders to debate current challenges including the war in Ukraine and growing concern around energy prices.
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Cultural policies support the ecological transition
The latest European Commission report highlights how cultural policies can encourage sustainable development. The 28-30 September Eurocities Culture Forum will focus on this aspect, providing examples on how culture can support the environmental transition.
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Zero-emission packages? There’s a mobility plan for that
How to make package deliveries more sustainable? European Mobility Week identifies 'Packages' as one of this year's main themes, but those solutions call for a sustainable mobility plan.
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