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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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Automated vehicles at the service of people
Automated vehicles are the new cool toy in town, but how can cities make the most of this technology?
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Cities play a key role in building back better
Building back better post-pandemic will mean focussing on putting people first to create a more social Europe and addressing challenges, such as the 'new urban poor' - this was the topic of discussion at Eurocities recent high-level digital conference.
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Making the case for higher climate ambition
Signed by 47 organisations representing over 2,700 cities, 330 regions, €62 trillion in investment portfolio, more than 800 companies and 330 NGOs, the joint letter clearly expresses the desire of European stakeholders to have the EU’s 2030 climate target substantially increased.
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City news: Ghent hopes to offer electric car charging every 500 metres
The Flemish city hopes to boost electric vehicle usage with an increase of 100 new charging points.
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Investing in our youth
From the disruption of their schooling, development of social skills and overall mental health and well-being, the pandemic has had a strong impact on children and young people. Council Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council shared her thoughts with national ministries and the European Commission at the 13th EU Forum on Children’s Rights.
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A little help to slow down
In an effort to tackle road deaths due to speeding, the EU has approved new safety standards that limit vehicles to legal speeds, yet draft technical details threaten to undermine them.
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Major cities give boost to circular economy
Cities and regions agree to work together to act as ambassadors to champion the circular economy.
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City news: People in action
In Dresden and Bratislava residents and cities join forces to respond to climate change
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Innovate in Nantes
How are European cities developing strategies and good practices to boost online citizen engagement?
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Facing unprecedented urban challenges
Cities have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has quickly morphed from a health crisis, into an unprecedented economic, social and potentially societal crisis. This has prompted a range of new, and different policy responses to meet urgent demands on public services.
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