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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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“Member States must act soon”
Mayors of European cities call on the EU member states to involve local governments in the drafting of the national recovery plans.
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Looking beyond food banks
The pandemic has called for fresh thinking and long-term solutions to food aid. Read how cities from Eurocites’ working group Food are responding with dignity and innovation.
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Does the EU care about sustainable buildings?
31 organisations call for an ambitious EU strategy for a Sustainable Built Environment. The building sector as the largest single energy consumer in Europe is essential for Europe’s climate commitments.
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“Working with cities is working with citizens”
How to make the Conference on the Future of Europe a success? By involving cities and mayors.
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Next stop: vibrant Vilnius
The capital of Lithuania calls for radical ideas to reconstruct its central railway station and the district around it.
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Ghent and Lviv shortlisted for European Youth Capital
The European Youth Capital is designed to empower young people and strengthen European identity. Eurocities’ members Ghent and Lviv are nominated for the title in 2024.
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And you… how are you doing it?
A campaign in Bilbao highlights women’s contribution to social and economic life during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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“Time is running out”
Mayors call on the EU presidency to ensure that cities are better involved in the national recovery plans. Portugal’s prime minister Costa promises support.
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City news: Hamburg – how to tame walkers and cyclists
‘Fairness zones’ shall remind road users to show respect and look out for others.
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City exchange on vaccination
Leeds does well in vaccinating all social groups, Stuttgart is quick with the elderly – some findings of a dialogue between city experts.
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