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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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Murcia: unlocking network for e-mobility
How is Murcia planning to boost electric mobility among its citizens? As a part of the project User-Chi, the city will replicate initiatives and contribute to a network of electric vehicles.
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Reforming an ancient industry that touches us all
When end-of-life textiles such as clothes are discarded by their former owner, what should be done? Turku offers an answer by investing in the circular economy.
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From Herat to Florence, a tale of Afghan women footballers
Afghan women soccer players defied the inflexible rules of their male-dominated society. The return of the Taliban pushed them to a dramatic escape from Herat to safety in Florence.
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Navigating the data world
How do citizens fair in a data world? A preview on the discussion that the Knowledge Society Forum will be guiding next 22 September.
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Along Vienna’s tracks, a biodiversity renaissance
Scientists were surprised to find a paradise for bees and wild plants next door to Vienna’s transport tracks. Now a plan will help this natural haven to thrive.
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“A climate friendly city is a great city to live in”
Ghent, with mayor Mathias De Clercq, is investing in the redevelopment of its industrial and residential areas, which brings social renewal and helps the city deliver its climate objectives.
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DJs and pop-ups: Cities try to boost jab uptake
With most people across Europe at least partially vaccinated, cities are attempting unique ways to make sure hard-to-reach communities are also inoculated.
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¡To the beach!
Holiday paradise and fragile ecosystem: Europe’s urban beaches need special protection. Malaga’s summer recipe, supported by EU funding: volunteering and an awareness campaign.
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Nardella: With Afghan refugees, Europe must rethink social inclusion
Cities in Europe can play a leading role and help EU and national authorities in dealing with Afghans fleeing their country, creating a win-win situation, says Eurocities’ President, Dario Nardella.
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A silent pandemic
The long term effects of the Covid-19 crisis on mental health are still to be studied, but people already need support and cities already made some moves.
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