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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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Setting the stage for citizen engagement
The Conference on the Future of Europe is a chance for people from all walks of life to share their thoughts on what they think the EU’s priorities should be. This is being done via a dedicated digital platform, or by participating in public debates and panels.
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Mayors unite for climate
Mayors met this month to reaffirm their commitments to climate, demand change and, for the lucky few, receive awards at this year’s Covenant of Mayors ceremony.
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Smart mobility shows off in Hamburg
The latest smart mobility and digital transport innovations were on display at the ITS congress in Hamburg, prompting a need for dialogue between cities and innovators.
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EU train brings railway travel back in fashion
After a 36-day rail journey across Europe, the Connecting Europe Express has reached Paris. This is the train’s final destination and the end of its mission: hailing a new era for rail travel
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Who’s got the money? What role for cities in post-Covid recovery?
How will the National Recovery and Resilience Plans help us build resilience, to build back better. Or a different question: will they?
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Automated mobility: take our survey on local regulation
Automated vehicles bring both benefits and questions for cities. A survey within the EU-funded SHOW project aims to better understand challenges and envision solutions.
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Glasgow unveils 10 climate actions ahead of COP26
One month ahead of COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference, this year’s host city Glasgow has unveiled plans for £30bn of investments via a ‘Greenprint for Investment’.
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Cities fear falling behind on cyber security
October is European cyber security month, an issue that is becoming more important for cities; that’s why they want to join forces.
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Belgian cities contribute to the success of World Cleanup Day
On World Cleanup Day, thousands of volunteers in Belgian cities had their gloves and smiles ready.
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UNESCO bows to Nice, the winter queen
UNESCO has just enlisted Nice in its World Heritage List as the 'winter queen of the Riviera.’ The city seized on European Heritage Days to celebrate the achievement.
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