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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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Cities build bridges across the Atlantic
Cities can help to rebuild the relationship between Europe and the USA, suggests Thomas Westphal, mayor of Dortmund, together with his colleague from Pittsburgh.
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Fingers crossed for Bologna’s recovery plans
While Italy struggles with a government crisis triggered by the drafting of its recovery plans, Bologna counts on the funds to bring its clear, transformative vision to fruition.
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Ghent puts children first
Lockdown has been particularly hard on children and youth. With the EU Child Guarantee set to be considered this year, we take a look at some of the local practices from Ghent.
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Another brick in the wall
More space for cycling in the world’s biggest city: toy manufacturer Lego discovers the beauty of bicycles.
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Vienna: A city for children, by children
What do you like about your city? If it were to win a gold medal, what might that be for? What would you change, and what do you wish for in your future?
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EU calls on member states to #TalkWithCities
The European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have all spoken out with one clear message on recovery: ‘Member states, you need to #TalkWithCities!’
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Keeping Europe together after Brexit
While the results of Brexit, the UK’s exit from the EU, are counted in gains and losses, city leaders in Europe look for common ground for future cooperation.
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Zaragoza’s green revolution may stay local
Zaragoza could be a poster child for the Green Deal in action. But like many Spanish cities, it’s being left out on national recovery plans.
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Forest pedagogy in Ljubljana
Access to education for all is a top priority for Ljubljana, which also ensures that informal education is recognised by teachers and carers as a valuable input into a child’s full development.
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City news: Brussels – what’s in a name?
Following demands for racial justice in 2020, Brussels has announced the shortlist of women who will take the name of a major road tunnel from Belgium’s colonial king.
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