Resources
From case studies to methodologies and tools, learn from other cities' experience.
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Urban ecosystem restoration: baselines and data
Learn about the baselines and data necessary for urban ecosystem restoration. This webinar examined key questions on how cities and regions should assess and define urban ecosystem restoration baselines.
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What you need to know to implement the EU Nature Restoration Regulation
The Greening Cities Partnership has launched a webinar series to support cities, regions, and national governments in implementing the EU Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR). On this page, access webinar recordings, PowerPoint presentations, key takeaways, and information on past and future webinars.
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Eurocities Leipzig declaration on local democracy
This declaration, adopted at the Eurocities ‘Upgrading Local Democracy’ conference in Leipzig, states local leaders’ commitment to uphold democratic values. It urges EU leaders to create a dialogue with local governments and for cities to be represented in key policy and budgetary decisions, particularly the next EU budget.
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Energy Transition Without Subsidies: Why Local Authorities Struggle with Innovative Financing
A new report published under the PROSPECT+ project, ‘Energy Transition Without Subsidies: Why Local Authorities Struggle with Innovative Financing’, reveals the deep challenges municipalities face and provides concrete, realistic recommendations to national and EU-level decision-makers.
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An urban compass for the European Pillar of Social Rights and its renewed Action Plan
This Eurocities’ report presents key proposals to ensure the EU’s next Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights is more ambitious and responsive to the needs of city governments.
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Improving cities’ access to EU funding for housing
EU housing funds play a crucial role in supporting social and affordable housing, but they are not sufficiently targeted at local authorities. Cities face barriers in accessing these funds, limiting their ability to address the housing crisis. Stronger financial support and better access are urgently needed.
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Report on Mental health in cities: Beyond traditional healthcare services
This report focuses on mental health (Principle 16 of the European Pillar of Social Rights – Access to Health). It highlights how cities are creating policies and services that not only target mental health but also address the social factors, such as housing, employment and social inclusion, that greatly impact citizens’ wellbeing.
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Survey of city governments: City innovation needs political recognition and long-term investment
The latest edition of the Eurocities Pulse Survey provides insights into local government innovation across Europe. Based on responses from 65 cities, the survey finds city governments recognise the need to innovative their administrations. However, to tackle urgent challenges such as climate change, they need ambitious political plans and long-term innovation investment.
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For an ambitious EU Framework on Climate Adaptation and Resilience
The Eurocities policy paper “For an ambitious EU Framework on Climate Adaptation and Resilience” lays out a comprehensive vision for strengthening urban resilience against the intensifying impacts of climate change. It emphasises the urgent need for a cohesive and ambitious EU Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan that aligns with other key initiatives.
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EU Food Cities: policy and practices
Discover how the Food Trails project empowered 11 cities to transform urban food systems with innovative tools, pilot actions, and global collaboration.
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