Latest
Read our latest news, opinion, press releases, publications and events.
-
-
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.
4 minute read -
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.
6 minute read -
“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.
4 minute read
-
Cities seek to fund migration
Cities discuss the challenges they face to secure European funding for migration-related initiatives
4 minute read -
Facing heatwaves and forest fires in Portugal
As heatwaves and forest fires ravage Portugal, Porto and Guimaraes seek solutions to help its citizens to cope with the heat and to prevent the worst consequences of fires
3 minute read -
CitiMeasure testing new guidelines and tools for citizen science
The CitiMeasure project partners have developed new guidelines and tools for fostering behavioural and policy change, as well as digital inclusion within citizen science initiatives. It's now time to put them to the test.
4 minute read -
Warsaw sees refugees’ potential
In Warsaw, thousands of refugees find a society ready to welcome them and build a future together.
3 minute read -
Hot in town? Here are some tips from Mannheim
As record-high temperatures continue to sow misery in Europe, the German city offers plenty of tips and tricks to its residents that apply to anyone else seeking a respite from the heat.
4 minute read -
How cities are keeping cool at 40 degrees
Municipalities are stepping up to the hot weather challenge: in Great Britain and France, cities offer residents spaces to find shelter, stay hydrated and keep fresh in record-high temperatures.
3 minute read -
Towards energy efficiency for Europe
One year after the so-called FitFor55 package signalled a firm commitment to adapt EU energy and climate legislation in line with the EU’s goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 55%, and in the midst of an energy price crisis, the European Parliament has agreed to step up EU energy saving commitments for 2030.
5 minute read -
Short term rentals: cities ask Europe’s help
With the summer holidays starting, cities worry once more about the impact of short term holiday rentals, and Europe seems to turn a blind eye on the issue.
3 minute read -
Leipzig deals with the many challenges of welcoming refugees
Leipzig is doing everything they can to welcome and integrate Ukrainian refugees without forgetting about refugees coming from Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and elsewhere.
4 minute read -
Give citizen science what it deserves
Still looked down upon by the scientific community and administrations alike, citizen science is seeking recognition as a valuable tool for behavioural change, policy-making and digital inclusion.
3 minute read