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The role of cities in achieving EU food waste reduction goals
Cities like Guimaraes, Lille Metropole, and Tallinn are leading innovative initiatives to reduce food waste, shaping EU targets and proving local action can drive global change.
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Get ready for Eurocities 2025 Braga!
Registrations are open for Eurocities Conference 2025 in Braga. Join us from 4-6 June to discuss how cities and the EU can together build a more resilient and just future for Europe.
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Cities step up to the challenge of climate democracy
At the Nets4Dem Climate Democracy Lab in Grenoble, hosted by Eurocities and Grenoble Alpes Metropole, cities tested new ways to give residents a direct say in their climate action policies.
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Cities unite to drive a digital future for everyone
The Eurocities Digital Forum 2025, held on 2-4 April in Bordeaux Metropole, gathered over 120 city leaders and digital experts to discuss cities' role in digital transformation, focusing on how to safeguard digital rights, inclusivity and security.
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Global campaign to advance digital rights targets 100 cities in 100 days
The internet and other digital technologies can drive sustained and inclusive economic growth, social and cultural development, and environmental protection and promote sustainable accelerated achievement of SDG 11 - making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
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The ‘other’ summit – a wake up call for those who care about Europe
Today, while national and European leaders discuss the future of Europe, a few meters away so do over 60 mayors and local leaders, representing more than 130 million citizens through the Eurocities network.
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Unique coalition calls upon EU to ramp up climate action
“We believe it is high time for European leaders to rise up to the challenge of climate action. We need Europe to transition to a sustainable society and economy as soon as possible.”
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Towns, cities and regions march with youth for the climate: the time for action is now
For the first time in Europe’s history, towns, cities and regions are marching along with young people from around the world in a Global Climate Strike for the Future
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Cities commit to invest €4.3 billion to fight poverty and social exclusion over 5 years
21 cities, representing more than 20 million citizens have so far pledged €4.32 billion towards a fairer, more equal and inclusive Europe.
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