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Empowering cities and citizens for climate action
At the upcoming Eurocities Environment Forum in Vienna, Professor Sigrid Stagl will present her vision for city-led climate action, citizen engagement, and economic models that factor in environmental impact.
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Cities unite for sustainable, attractive public transport
In Barcelona, city leaders and associations have signed a new declaration for sustainable and attractive public transport. Signatories call on the EU to increase public transport investments that prioritise multimodal integration, ensure affordability and enhance climate resilience.
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Building climate neutral cities: Neutralpath Capacity Building Programme
The Neutralpath Capacity Building Programme is leading efforts to empower local authorities and communities toward climate neutrality, by developing Positive and Clean Energy Districts.
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Cities call for Cohesion Policy that champions urban transformation
In a new Eurocities policy paper, city leaders are calling on the EU to ensure a robust, well-funded Cohesion Policy after 2027, based on strong governance, trusted partnerships, and simplified financial support for city administrations.
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Keeping social Europe moving forward!
With more people turning to digital services during the pandemic, the mayors of Nantes, Vienna and Barcelona highlight the precariousness of the workers who are delivering food and other essentials.
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“We need each other more than ever before”
How are social rights affected by the Covid-19 pandemic? What steps can cities take to alleviate a worsening situation of job losses, and the risk of poverty, for so many people? Maarten van Ooijen, Deputy Mayor of Utrecht, shares some thoughts.
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Nantes in solidarity with platform economy workers
Since the beginning of the crisis, many new people have been presenting themselves to Nantes' social services, and André Sobczak, the city's Deputy Mayor, wants to do something about it.
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“Don’t wait until the end of the crisis, act now”
Rotterdam has a high youth population, but also high rates of poverty among its youngest inhabitants. What is the city doing to lift its young people out of poverty?
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A covenant for the future: interview with Katarina Luhr
Mayors have set 2050 in their sights for bringing forth decarbonised and resilient cities. We spoke to Vice Mayor Katarina Luhr from front-running Stockholm about the city’s new commitment.
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Lille metropole’s green ambitions
Lille metropole is one of the newest signatories of the Green City Accord, which commits cities to step up their efforts in environmental management. Read about their priorities for a healthier and more sustainable city.
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Removing barriers
What is needed to give people with disabilities full access to city life? Anna Lisa Boni, secretary general of Eurocities, shares her ideas at a high-level conference this Monday.
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Europe, all in one
Eight European cities are working towards a common vision: give Europeans one card, or app, to access services in all European cities.
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The best of both worlds
From robot-cats to walking trashcans, The Hague is trying out digital solutions – and sometimes finds out that the old way works better.
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Move fast and implement things
New mobility solutions don’t require reinventing the wheel. Just ask the ambassador cities of the new project FastTrack who are looking to help others implement their sustainable mobility best-practices.
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