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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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’ central role in decarbonising EU heating and cooling sector
Europe’s heating and cooling sector uses half the continent’s energy, yet continues to rely on fossil fuels. This Eurocities policy statement calls for the EU’s new cooling and heating strategy to support city governments to decarbonise the sector and meet EU climate targets.
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Local governments must be involved in national Social Climate Plans
With just weeks until EU member states must submit their national Social Climate Plans, this report from the Local Alliance, including Eurocities, says most national governments are not properly consulting local authorities – despite clear obligations in the EU Social Climate Fund regulations.
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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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Local Alliance position papers: Next EU budget must recognise cities’ importance
As the European Commission prepares to unveil its proposal for the post-2027 EU budget, the Local Alliance, including Eurocities, has published three new position papers calling for a bold realignment of EU spending priorities.
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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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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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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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Tool for developing climate action plan objectives
The Synergise+ tool is a practical and innovative Excel-based system developed to assist decision-makers in prioritising actions from sustainable energy and climate action plans.
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