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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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Recovery, Zagreb’s chance to play catch up
NRRPs funds will be a one-time opportunity for the Croatian capital to even out differences with fellow EU cities, and to clear the the air from transport pollution. Learn more in this interview with Ivan Ivanković’s, Zagreb’s Head of Energy & Climate.
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Mobility data matters
Mobility data can help guide cities’ decisions and plans. But how can local authorities gain access to online information and get insights from them? Experts and cities at FastTrack’s Capacity Building Week provided some answers.
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Timisoara joins in welcoming Ukrainian refugees
The Romanian city of Timisoara is an important transportation hub for Ukrainians escaping the war and the city is doing a huge effort to welcome as many as possible.
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Changing our behaviour for the good of the planet
At the Eurocities Environment Forum debate centred on what needs to be done to reshape our societies in line with climate targets.
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At least 14 mayors abducted in Ukraine
The list of people kidnapped by Russian forces in Ukraine is getting longer. It includes at least 14 mayors of cities and villages across the embattled country.
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A digital mobility renaissance in Milan
A single platform will display public and private transport options in Milan to make moving around town simple and sustainable. It will be a pioneering project in Italy, where post-pandemic recovery funds are encouraging a digital revolution.
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Are we fit for 55 yet?
The war in Ukraine has further highlighted the need for Europe to embrace a swift transformation towards climate neutrality. The 'Fit for 55' package represents a historic opportunity to accelerate this transition, and push for energy independence.
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Cities react to the EU Data Act
Interoperability, data sharing, Internet of Things, and other challenges: Cities react to the Data Act proposal launched by the European Commission in February.
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Valongo & Tampere triumph at sustainable mobility awards
The Portuguese and Finnish cities are ticking all the right boxes of 21st century sustainable mobility. Jurors of the latest European Mobility Week Awards took note.
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The geography of discontent
How can cities recover and rebuild post-crisis? Representatives from cities, the European Commission, European Parliament, German government, NGOs and entrepreneurs hashed it out at the Eurocities Economic Development Forum 2022.
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