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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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The 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030
Out of 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030, 71 members of Eurocities' network have been selected to join the Mission.
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Another look at recovery
For Riga, using recovery as an opportunity for radical change includes sustainable mobility measures, funding more energy-efficient buildings and rethinking their energy sources.
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Vienna’s 20 years of bringing daughters to work
Over the past 20 years, around 50,000 girls visited numerous Viennese companies on the last Thursday of April. This initiative aims to close the gender gap and teach girls they can do whatever they want.
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Nardella: Cities are allies in EU ambitions
On challenges as diverse as climate change, and the impact of the war in Ukraine, the European and local agendas often intersect, which was the focus of several high level meetings between Dario Nardella, Mayor of Florence, and European leaders.
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English gains official status in European cities
Cities are becoming more and more international and with this the use and promotion of English also become fundamental
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Circular roads
Can we recycle our roads to make the process more sustainable? Find out what the European Big Buyers Working Group on circular road construction says about it.
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Mayors to EU: Help us fill our lungs with clean air
Europe isn't doing enough to tackle air pollution and keep up with global standards to allow everyone to breathe more easily, say Dimitar Nikolov, Mayor of Burgas and Rafał Trzaskowski, Mayor of Warsaw.
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Digital Tirana: Albania’s capital invests in tech
Tirana looks to the future by investing in technology and creating a community of innovators.
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Going for the win
Three apps are improving commuters, senior citizens and other residents’ lives in Madrid. Will they help the Spanish capital win the UserCentriCities Awards?
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Models of diversity and inclusion
Seven Eurocities members stand out for encouraging an environment of inclusion regardless of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation.
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