Resources
From case studies to methodologies and tools, learn from other cities’ experience.
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Eurocities Sustainable Culture
The landing page for the Eurocities Lille Call to Action for Sustainable and Inclusive Culture.
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Eurocities Policy Briefing – The Role of Cities in Achieving the SDGs
The report highlights that no goal is on track to be achieved by 2030, with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) particularly off track.
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From EU Policy to Local Action – Building commitment for sustainable Urban Food Systems
The Urban Agenda for the EU Food Partnership has released a new policy statement calling on EU leaders to fully recognise cities as key actors in building fair, sustainable and resilient food systems.
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Investing in Europe starts with cities: ESPON URDICO research
As EU budget negotiations continue, Eurocities is presenting evidence on why cities must have a stronger role in EU funding. As part of this evidence, we share new ESPON URDICO research showing Cohesion Policy works best when cities are full partners.
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Eurocities proposals for the future of European Capitals of Culture
Eurocities’ January 2026 submission to the Commission’s call for evidence sets recommendations to strengthen the European Capital of Culture action, based on members’ experience and city input.
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Culture for sustainable and inclusive cities
Culture for sustainable and inclusive cities is a catalogue of 100+ city initiatives that bring the Eurocities Lille Call to Action to life.
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Cities social trends paper: Minimum income
As the Eurocities campaign “Inclusive Cities for All” shows, cities are allies of the European Commission in pushing the European Pillar of Social Rights forward. We have done so through the Eurocities campaign to engage mayors and deputy mayors to pledge to implement the Pillar by taking tangible measures backed by specific budget allocations.
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Cities social trends paper: Gender equality in cities
Eurocities supports cities to work on gender equality by sharing knowledge and good practices, learning from one another through peer learning, policy transfer and critical friend reviews, and building the capacity to follow and implement the European strategy on gender equality.
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Cities addressing the housing crisis: Innovative and integrated approaches
This thematic report takes a look at how cities across Europe address rising housing costs through innovative governance, financing, and urban planning solutions.
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