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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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“Digital rights are human rights”
The Smart City Live is taking place this week, with Eurocities as a partner. So, what better time to catch up with Laia Bonet, Deputy Mayor of Barcelona and new chair of Eurocities’ Knowledge Society forum, to talk about how to make the digital transformation fair and green.
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A recovery for one, a recovery for all
Many cities are reeling from the coronavirus crisis, while the spectre of climate change is still on the horizon. But how will cities finance the shift to a greener future, and how will they include everyone?
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Back on track in Bristol
The creative and vibrant city in England’s South East took a blow due to coronavirus. But Bristol now has a three-pronged approach to tackle the effects of the pandemic head-on.
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Interview with Greg Clark
Greg Clark is an urbanist with more than two decades of experience. Currently leading the work of HSBC on cities and mobility, he will be moderating the first session of the Eurocities annual conference 2020 on Future cities – do cities have a future?
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Presenting the Green City Accord
The Green City Accord is one of the newest initiatives presented by the European Commission to help cities, but what does it all mean and how will it benefit our urban environments, and, ultimately, people?
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Heating or eating? Interview with Tom Meeuws, Deputy Mayor of Antwerp
Antwerp has a unique approach to combatting energy poverty, which sees environmental and social services working together to take a holistic approach to helping more people.
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Privacy in the smart city
Is there a conflict between the right to privacy and the smart city? Guest writer Chris Jones and our data policy officer tackle the topic head on.
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Amsterdam’s year of the sun
With its strong ambition to become climate neutral by 2050, Amsterdam is calling on both the Dutch government and the EU to join it in its goal of achieving a 55% carbon emissions reduction by 2030.
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‘Now is the time to be visionary’
The mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, calls for national governments and multilateral agencies to support cities’ efforts towards a sustainable and inclusive society for all.
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Building back better for a stronger social Europe
Sedat Arif, Deputy Mayor of Malmo shares some thoughts on how we can make a more social Europe
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