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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.
6 minute readIn 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.
3 minute readThe Neutralpath Capacity Building Programme is leading efforts to empower local authorities and communities toward climate neutrality, by developing Positive and Clean Energy Districts.
4 minute readIn 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.
5 minute readSeven Eurocities members stand out for encouraging an environment of inclusion regardless of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation.
8 minute readAhead of the Social Affairs Forum 2022, Eurocities has interviewed Lluis Torrens, Director of Social Innovation of Barcelona City Council to know how the municipality tackles inequalities.
6 minute readAs we transition to climate neutrality, what is needed in terms of governance to make sure it stays on track, and how can different levels of government work better together? In a special side debate at the Eurocities Environment Forum, politicians hashed out the details.
9 minute readValongo is the winner of the European Commission’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Awards in the smaller municipalities category. We spoke with the Mayor about this victory and what still lies ahead.
6 minute readInteroperability, data sharing, Internet of Things, and other challenges: Cities react to the Data Act proposal launched by the European Commission in February.
5 minute readSeveral German cities have joined forces with civil society to welcome Ukrainian refugees and provide them with the best care possible
5 minute readAn injection of new funds is about to transform cities after the Covid-19 pandemic. In Bologna, recovery is well underway and Anna Lisa Boni, the city’s Deputy Mayor, already has some lessons to share.
6 minute readIn the wake of two years of pandemic, cities are facing many competing challenges, but are committed to learning lessons, and using the potential boost from recovery funding, to jump ahead of where they were pre-Covid19.
6 minute readPoland has already welcomed millions of Ukrainian refugees and it's getting ready to welcome many more
5 minute read'79' was the chilling number that President Zelenskyy of Ukraine asked Europe's cities to hold in mind, the number of children that have been killed so far as conflict rages in Ukraine.
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