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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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City news: Rome, cycling capital in the making
Finding opportunities in the corona crisis, Rome, and many other European cities, are boosting their cycling revolution.
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The Green City Accord is here
Cities are leaders when it comes to innovative policy making to improve our environment and the Green City Accord sets out a new partnership between cities and the EU to work towards creating cleaner and greener cities.
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The giraffe in the room
You’ve heard the one about the elephant, right? But what about the giraffe? It’s really not too easy to hide a giraffe either... Let’s talk climate policy.
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Milan cuts emissions through school lunches
The city has reduced CO2 emissions from its school meals by 20% in five years.
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What role for cities in Roma inclusion?
In the same week as the new EU strategy for Roma inclusion, equality and participation was announced, Eurocities hosted European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli for a special debate on the rights of Roma people in our cities.
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Setting out the path to a sustainable future for urban food policy
Now more than ever, cities are playing a role in food system transformation.
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Attracting international talent in cities
Cities are thinking strategically about attracting international experts and how to match people with a migrant background with jobs that suit their skill sets.
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European cities want more ambitious climate targets
Open letter to the European Council: city leaders speak in favour of emission reduction targets up to 65% by 2030 with EU support and a legally binding target of at least 55% for member states.
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City news: Guimaraes public art concept
Guimaraes is embarking on a three year project to liven up some of its public spaces by working with local people through arts and culture.
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