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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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Vienna adopts ambitious strategy for children and youth
Vienna's strategy for children and youth aims to make Vienna the most child and youth-friendly city.
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What can cities do to mitigate COVID-19 impact on children
From the disruption of their schooling to their social skills and mental health and well-being, the pandemic has had a strong impact on children and young people.
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100% renewable, your city toolkit
Cities need to think and act beyond their borders, consider the social and technological aspects in urban planning, and harness the ideas and potential of their citizens.
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A strong cohesion policy for Europe’s recovery
Cities need to be at the heart of Europe’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and to ensure that the critical green and digital transitions stay on track.
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Mayor of Warsaw comes close in hard fought national campaign
“As a leading mayor who I have worked closely with over the past two years within Eurocities, I wish to congratulate Rafał Trzaskowski for such an incredible and close result", says Anna Lisa Boni.
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Open letter on the European Year of 2021
The European Year of 2021 is an opportunity to support public transportation in this time of crisis.
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Bremen: Germany’s first ‘bicycle zone’ in the Neustadt district of Bremen
In Bremen, a quarter of all journeys are made by bicycle. Find out about Germany's first bicycle zone.
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City letter on refugee children relocation gains traction
The city of Bruges is the most recent signatory to the letter, which seeks to bring together cities that support relocating refugee children from the Greek islands.
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Vienna: New online platform for a fair digital economy
The digital transformation is shaping the way city governments think and act. Increasingly, and at a faster rate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, city services are being made accessible online.
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Cities discussing community sponsorship programmes for refugees
How can cities become more involved in community sponsorship programmes?
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