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From COP28 to cities, culture’s role in climate action
International initiatives involve local authorities to prove the cultural sector is a player in climate policy, planning and action.
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COP28: Europe’s cities demand EU 2040 reduction target of at least 90%
As COP28 continues, Europe's cities have called on the EU to commit to at least a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. A new Eurocities policy statement outlines how the EU must collaborate with cities to achieve this urgent goal.
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“My name is not doll”: cities against gender-violence
Across Europe, different urban initiatives are pursuing the same goals: rooting out misogyny and gender-based crimes while supporting survivors.
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Reality vs fabrication: who is behind the information we consume
In an era increasingly defined by the omnipresence of artificial intelligence, the distinction between human-generated content and that crafted by digital technologies becomes ever more elusive.
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COP28: Europe’s cities demand EU 2040 reduction target of at least 90%
As COP28 continues, Europe's cities have called on the EU to commit to at least a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. A new Eurocities policy statement outlines how the EU must collaborate with cities to achieve this urgent goal.
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Eurocities’ call to end gender-based violence in Europe
On 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Eurocities mayors call for immediate and comprehensive action to address the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence in Europe.
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Cities to the EU: help enforce traffic rules on foreign vehicles
In a joint letter, 20 cities call on the European Parliament to help municipalities fine foreign drivers breaching local traffic rules.
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Time for the EU to press ahead on the cycling declaration
The European Commission's landmark cycling declaration takes on board many of Eurocities’ recommendations. But only tangible actions will pave the way for a real, much-needed shift in sustainable mobility.
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Cities urge the EU to pedal away from polluting vehicles
In a new policy paper, Eurocities members tap into their long-standing experience to advice the European Commission on the key steps to make its upcoming cycling declaration successful in cities.
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Cities lead the pack to tackle energy poverty
A new Eurocities paper showcases local governments’ best practices to tackle energy poverty and help alleviate its consequences.
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How the EU can work better with cities
Ahead of next year’s European elections, a new Eurocities policy paper says there is a need to review and improve the current initiatives for collaboration between the EU and cities. This will ensure that cities can play a key role in developing EU policies that build a green, prosperous urban future.
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Paving the way for zero-emission buses in cities
CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles are disproportionately high; this although their number in cities is low compared to other means of transport. In a new position paper, Eurocities provides recommendations to EU policymakers that focus on the decarbonisation of buses, the most common form of urban public transport.
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Joint letter on nature restoration
Eurocities and the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) have issued a joint statement in response to the European Commission's proposed EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL).
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Unpacking the Packaging Waste Regulation
The European Commission is proposing some major changes to the way we handle packaging waste.
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