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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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A European Climate Pact to bring together local and national actors
The European Climate Pact, part of the European Commission’s flagship Green Deal, should build upon existing EU and local initiatives, contends a new paper by the cities’ network, Eurocities.
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What can cities do to change our food systems?
Linking food and climate policies, what can cities do to change our food systems?
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Nardella: A reinforced cohesion policy needed for coronavirus recovery plans
“In a time of lockdown, regional and local representatives have come to the fore,” commented Commissioner Elisa Ferreira in an online gathering of Cohesion Alliance politicians this Europe Day (9 May).
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A special Europe Day – European cities sing together in solidarity
“Our Europe stands for togetherness and solidarity across borders, also and especially in times of global crisis” – that’s the message of European city leaders for Europe Day on 9 May 2020.
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What is the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in cities?
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic has been strongly asymmetric, affecting cities more than other regions. This city dialogue explored the socioeconomic impacts on cities.
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Cities think about long term green recovery post-corona
The current COVID-19 crisis should not be misused as a pretext for delaying urgent climate action, write key members of the European Covenant of Mayors Board, in an open letter addressed to Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
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City guidelines – Supporting new groups at risk of homelessness
Homelessness is increasing throughout Europe. Cities identify emerging groups more at risk of housing exclusion and homelessness. While these trends are often localised, migrants and families are especially affected.
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Key messages from our city dialogue on social services in the time of coronavirus
Find out what social measures cities have been taking so far to respond to the coronavirus emergency.
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COVID-19 – City Dialogue on mobility measures – Highlights
Discover the outcomes of our discussion on the future of sustainable urban mobility in the era of COVID-19.
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Cities ready to take in refugee children
Cities across Europe are ready to welcome children from overcrowded refugee camps on the Greek islands.
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