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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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Mayor of Cologne receives Pawel Adamowicz award
Three years after the murder of Polish Mayor Paweł Adamowicz, the award in his honour goes to Henriette Reker, the Mayor of Cologne, for her work in promoting freedom, solidarity and equality.
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Paying homage to David Sassoli, European Parliament President
David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, died aged 65 in Italy. Eurocities' President, Dario Nardella shares some thoughts on behalf of the cities network.
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Has the Covid19 pandemic made us believe in Social Ecosystems?
How are Turin and Belo Horizonte adapting to the crisis triggered by the pandemic and how is the SSE contributing to a social recovery?
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Cities discuss regulation of AI and its many challenges
On 16 December, a webinar on "the impact of the Artificial Intelligence Act proposal on European cities" took place to discuss the potential of Artificial Intelligence to develop services for citizens and to improve policymaking. Cities want a seat at the table and more information.
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Air quality and noise pollution are major concerns for European cities
Several cities all over Europe joined an online session to share experiences and thoughts about solutions to improve air quality and tackle noise pollution.
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Carbon Capture Storage and Use: tool or pretext?
Is Carbon Capture and Storage sweeping problems under the rug, or is it a necessary tool to help cities reach their climate goals?
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Social ecosystems: a purposeful local economy
Rotterdam and San Francisco each have unique ways to encourage solidarity between social enterprises - strengthening the bottom-up network of organisations that are making a difference.
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Fast-tracking sustainable mobility’s growth
From mobility hubs to data sharing, cities are helping cities to speed up their sustainable mobility development thanks to FastTrack.
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The street is also ours
Women reclaim the public space by gluing messages about issues that are relevant to them.
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Will Euro 7 help clear the air?
What should we expect from the new Euro 7 emission standards? Eurocities asked EU and city officials, transport and consumer representatives.
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