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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 future of Europe and our European Values
At Eurocities2021, city leaders spoke with the Commission about the present state - and future - of democracy. One thing was clear: the approach has to change.
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Eurocities 2021 Leipzig – as it happens
Follow the latest from the Eurocities 2021 Annual Conference with our live stream and live ticker.
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Working on socially equitable cities
Alison Gilliland, mayor of Dublin, Mohamed Ridouani, mayor of Leuven, Erion Veliaj, mayor of Tirana, and Laia Bonet, deputy mayor of Barcelona, got together in the Eurocities Annual Conference 2021 to discuss social equitable cities
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Cities must be climate ambitious and engage citizens
Grégory Doucet, Mayor of Lyon, Peter Kurz, Mayor of Mannheim, and Janine O'Keefe, SchoolStrike4Climate adult supporter and active in Fridays For Future, participate in the Eurocities Annual Conference 2021 to discuss initiatives of climate ambitions cities and the role of cities to promote change.
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From COP26 to 2050: How to get to climate neutrality?
With negotiations in full swing at COP26, we ask mayors and European Commission Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans 'what does it take' to stick to the course of international climate deals?
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Cities emerge stronger and more resilient from the pandemic
The global health crisis has only strengthened the role and importance of cities. Now they’re ready to fight challenges ahead, city officials and experts at Eurocities’ annual conference in Leipzig said.
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French cities solutions for cigarette butts
Toulouse and Bordeaux are implementing smart solutions in their struggle to clean urban spaces from tobacco rubbish.
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All children have a right to their future
Unaccompanied migrant children have been through a lot by the time they get to Europe. How can our cities ensure that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential?
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Raising the bar on transport pollution
This week London expanded its Ultra Low Emission Zone, as it rushes to improve air quality and protect residents’ health.
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A recipe for local inclusion
From a crusading basketball team to hosting art performances in a city-centre park turned urban farm, cities across Europe are innovating to include local people, businesses and vulnerable groups in revolutionising food systems.
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