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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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Is there such a thing as a free lunch? Integration in Bristol
They say that there is no such thing as a free lunch, so when asylum seekers eat lunch for free at Bristol’s Refugee Rights Welcome Centre, who is really footing the bill?
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Pack smart for summer: recommended urban policy reading for the beach!
Here is a round-up of some important main happenings so that, if you missed anything, you can catch up during the holidays. Enjoy!
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New ROCK case studies: inspiring ideas for using cultural heritage to engage citizens
The second ROCK case studies booklet showcases the innovative work of five cities testing new tools to open up opportunities for citizen engagement and social inclusion through cultural heritage.
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How to make the most of the night time economy in cities?
How to make the most of the night time economy in cities?
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Culture is the rocket fuel for regeneration
This is Liverpool’s motto when it comes to cultural and creative urban regeneration. And the UK city has come a long way.
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Economic development forum – outcomes
The keynote focused on how to foster innovation at the local level, particularly looking at how cities can use new technologies and governance structures to foster co-creation of innovation as well as to offer public services in innovative ways.
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Imagine the Urban Future – zero emission cities
Cities' climate ambitions have recently been put in focus following a survey conducted by Eurocities (with 74 respondents) demonstrating the high level of commitment of a diverse range of cities throughout Europe.
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328 cities now calling on EU to ensure net-zero emissions by 2050
328 European mayors have now signed EUROCITIES joint letter urging European and national leaders to ensure EU emissions peak by 2020, halve by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.
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Clone Cologne – CIVITAS study visit success story
Learning how Cologne (Germany) is fighting its air quality issues and moving towards decarbonisation was at the core of a recent CIVITAS study visit to the city.
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Leeuwarden-Friesland European Capital of Culture 2018 was a sustainable success on all counts
Investing in culture is smart, and Leeuwarden-Friesland (LF), European Capital of Culture (ECoC) 2018 is here to prove it. The Dutch-Frisian city with over 100,000 inhabitants has unveiled the impact report of the year showing impressive results.
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