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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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What happens when cities and universities work together to shape local cultural policies?
Today, a university is very much a part of the city it's in, and universities and cities can work together to build a better urban future.
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EurocitiesAwards 2019: find out about our inspiring finalists!
With our annual awards just a few weeks away, we'd like to introduce you to the nine projects selected as the very best examples of action transforming the liveability of city centre districts, the social fabric of cities and the repurposing of historic buildings.
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A rising tide lifts all boats: Leeds 2023 explained
Cities bidding for the European Capital of Culture benefit from the process regardless of the result.
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Highlights from the Economic Development Forum
How can urban transformation and innovation strategies stimulate creativity and entrepreneurship?
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Joining forces on the platform economy
Several of our members cities met to discuss the rather thorny issue of the platform economy, especially Airbnb rentals and what this means for city administrations.
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Discover the new guide on sustainable urban mobility planning for metropolitan regions
These guidelines put our cities in the spotlight as front runners in sustainable urban mobility.
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EU do it better with cities
Be inspired by our cities! Day by day, during the first hundred days of the new EU Commission, we present one example of how cities tackle European challenges.
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Our members first past the finish line at Europe’s top mobility awards
Europe’s leading lights in sustainable transport were honoured yesterday at the 2019 CIVITAS Awards.
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Eurocities launches joint plastics declaration with the city of Oslo
Cities are already at the forefront of the battle against plastic use and waste, so what is your city doing to reduce its use of unnecessary and single use plastic and move towards sustainable products?
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And the 2019 Winner of the European Capital of Innovation…Nantes!
With an excellent initiative promoting democratic participation to address issues such as energy, ageing, the digital transition and social inclusion, Nantes has been awarded the European Capital of Innovation.
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