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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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Cities need increased funding and local housing to tackle youth homelessness
As youth homelessness continues to rise across Europe, a new Eurocities report shows that cities need increased EU and national funding to develop social supports, along with greater investment in affordable and social housing to tackle the growing crisis.
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Cities deeply concerned over EU Parliament’s decision on Euro 7
Eurocities and Polis have expressed profound disappointment and concern over the recent vote of the European Parliament regarding the regulation of vehicle air pollutant standards, widely referred to as Euro 7.
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Jobs for city lovers: a new joint initiative
Eurocities, CEMR and UCLG World Secretariat join efforts under the Talent Hub for Cities and Regions, to attract and cultivate talents in the field of territorial diplomacy.
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Survey of European cities: EU Cycling Declaration must support cities to expand local cycling
Ahead of next month’s publication of the European Cycling Declaration, a new Eurocities Pulse survey, which collected results from 29 cities, has shown that cities want strong EU support to develop safe, high quality infrastructure, such as cycling paths and bike parking spaces.
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Launch of European funding instrument to upscale Digital Twins towards the CitiVerse through Living-in.EU
The European Commission, together with 5 member states, announced the launch of the ‘Local Digital Twin & Citiverse EDIC’. The European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (EDIC) is an instrument of the Commission Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 and creates a vehicle for shared investments in knowledge & funding at European scale.
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Bilbao, Hamburg and London triumph at Eurocities Awards
The 2023 winners impressed judges for their outstanding sustainability, community and youth projects.
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Cities sign international commitment for low carbon and more inclusive culture
More than 30 cities have signed the 'Eurocities Lille Call to Action for low carbon and more inclusive culture'.
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Mayor of Leipzig elected new Eurocities President
Mayor of Leipzig, Burkhard Jung, will represent major European cities in the coming two years, as President of Eurocities. He succeeds the Mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, and is joined by the Mayor of Ghent, Mathias De Clercq, who will become the network’s Vice President.
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Major survey of European mayors: mayors seek support on climate and social actions
Ahead of next year's European elections, the first Eurocities Pulse survey - which collected results from 92 mayors in 28 European countries - has uncovered the major trends, challenges and priorities that shape urban affairs in 2023. Top of the bill for over half of Europe's mayors is climate action.
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