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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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Countless reasons to join UNITES (Part 2)
Cities explain why they have joined the European-funded UNITES project, led by Eurocities, to discuss, share and co-design integration strategies in the area of migration. This is the second and final part of our series.
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When opposites attract: bringing down urban-rural walls
New connections between cities and rural areas are proving crucial to achieving climate goals, even out inequalities, and revitalising economic systems.
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Cities and regions launch alliance for Ukraine reconstruction
Local level plans are already underway to coordinate the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine through peer-to-peer actions, such as building schools and hospitals.
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Driving in the right direction
For cities, the new EU agreement to ban the sale of new fossil-fuelled gasoline or diesel vehicles from 2035 paves the way to a future with cleaner air and better quality of life for all.
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A rainbow of cities
From swimming pools to international exchanges, cities all over Europe are showing their support for LGBTQI+ rights during the June Pride Month.
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How culture paid for the pandemic
The global health crisis took a severe toll on the culture sector - artists and organisations did their best to help people through it. In Manchester, a survey on the “Cultural Impact Survey 2021” produced some stark statistics while also offering hope for the future.
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Rethinking tourism and development after the pandemic
Florence and Braga have been hard-hit by the pandemic and the tourism sector suffered severe losses. Now, they are planning a comeback.
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Valuing young people as city advisors
The Future Mentors’ programme culminated in Espoo, where 22 young delegates presented six recommendations for involving youths in local decision-making.
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