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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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Ending youth homelessness in our cities
Youth homelessness is increasing in cities across Europe. To respond to this crisis, Eurocities has developed a new report outlining the vision of cities to support homeless young people, and the ambitious actions required at EU, national and local levels of government to bring about change.
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Will the Temporary Protection Directive provide clarity?
More than 4.1 million people from Ukraine benefited from the Temporary Protection Directive as of 31 July 2023. But what is its future? And what will the fate of other migrants be?
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Cities lead the way towards inclusive wellbeing
"Urban areas present a challenge for mental health... It is, therefore, essential to address mental health across all levels of government, including the local level." This is one of the conclusions of a new Eurocities study published on the occasion of European Mental Health Week.
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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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Cities’ commitment to a more sustainable and inclusive culture
Cities are an integral part of the fight to mitigate global warming, adapt to climate change and make societies more inclusive. Culture can make a difference.
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Could new EU targets melt into air?
How would you rate air quality legislation that will have difficulty improving overall air quality, will not be acted upon in time, and is contradicted by other regulations? If we don’t close loopholes now, this could be what the EU’s revised Ambient Air Quality Directive leaves us with.
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Fighting youth homelessness in cities
Young people are becoming more and more vulnerable to homelessness. Cities are acting with targeted services that take into account their age and circumstances.
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A year in cities 2021-22
The online Eurocities Annual Report 2021-22 presents stories of city successes and updates from the last 18 months.
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The past, present and future of culture and heritage
A new publication will bring you insights into present challenges and future trends in cultural heritage - and great examples of how cities around Europe are approaching them.
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Trends and challenges in cultural heritage
How can cities involve local people in governing cultural heritage, merge it with other policy areas and leverage it to help us through the Covid recovery? This new publication will serve as a guide.
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