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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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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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Ukrainian children are back to school in EU cities
How are cities integrating migrant children from Ukraine into existing childcare and education services? How are municipalities addressing Ukrainian students' specific learning and development needs?
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How to thrive in cities? Re-think public spaces
This year, European Mobility Week puts a spotlight on public urban spaces, how to make them more livable and welcoming to residents.
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Power to the people
This year's European Mobility Week puts the spotlight on people to offer sustainable mobility solutions that work first and foremost for citizens' lives.
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