Resources
From case studies to methodologies and tools, learn from other cities’ experience.
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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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Eurocities Monitor and Pulse Mayors Survey 2025
As the new EU institutions set Europe’s future direction, this second edition of the Eurocities Monitor presents interesting data and insights from cities in the Eurocities network. The Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey, which constitutes a major element of this publication, reveals the main challenges and priorities shaping urban affairs in 2025.
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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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Innovative finance methods
When subsidies aren’t enough for local governments to fund all their ambitions, there are several attractive alternatives that come in the form of innovative finance, from green bonds to crowdfunding. Below is a brief overview of each method we explored, explaining what the method is, how it works, as well as the advantages, targeted sectors, and an example for each.
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Heritage Library – European Heritage Hub
The Heritage Library is a digital repository of heritage-related materials, providing access to a vast pool of resources, ranging from research papers, articles and case studies to audiovisual content and much more.
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Catalogue of good practices – Living Spaces
30 examples of how European cities and regions transform their built environment with quality, sustainable and inclusive solutions.
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Energy saving sprint
The Cities Energy Saving Sprint toolkit provides guidance on emergency energy-saving measures for local authorities, helping them adapt infrastructures and services to reduce energy consumption. It focuses on four main areas: heating, lighting, mobility, and communication.
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Cities lead the pack to tackle energy poverty
A new Eurocities paper showcases local governments’ best practices to tackle energy poverty and help alleviate its consequences.
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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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Mental health is under the local spotlight
What can cities do to address mental health issues? A lot. From Helsinki to Cluj-Napoca to Milan, municipalities are taking decisive action to support the wellbeing of urban communities..
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