Resources
Sharing knowledge is as the core of what we do as a network.
With thousands of experts across our cities, decades of project expertise, and our staff of specialists, knowledge is not something that we’re short on.
On this page you can find the helpful resources that Eurocities has developed to aid the work of cities – anything from research, policy positions and reports to case studies, videos, podcasts and practical tools, discover resources that inform, inspire and support action on today’s urban challenges.
Eurocities creates these resources, often through EU-funded projects or our own working groups and forums, always in concert with cities at the cutting-edge of their fields, as well as other expert partners, to meet the needs that local leaders and technical staff have expressed.
These tools can never replace the in-person learning and networking that Eurocities is famous for. However, we hope they will serve to allow the knowledge generated by these in-person experiences to ripple out for those to whom the privilege of direct involvement has not been available. Whatever it is you’re looking for, we are confident that you will find it here. Buckle your seatbelt, and let’s dive in.
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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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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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Pathways for Food 2030 led Urban Food Policies
The final publication from the Food Trails project synthesises four years of work, insights, and best practices shared by the project partners. It serves as both a knowledge sharing document and a guide for future policy action.
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Food Trails Crosscutting Managers – EU Food 2030 Strategy into practice
European cities face growing pressures related to rising costs of living, increased inequality and evolving political landscapes affecting funding and operations. The lessons learned from the Food Trails Crosscutting Managers underscore the importance of collaborative approaches and adaptive strategies in addressing evolving socioeconomic challenges.
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Food Trails Stories: 11 videos showcasing the project’s Living Labs
This video series takes you on a journey through the living labs of the 11 cities involved in the Food Trails project, where innovative pilot actions have been implemented to address urban food challenges. Each video showcases a partner city’s pilot actions, their beneficiaries, their results, and how these have driven progress in local food policy development.
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Sharing innovations for urban food system transitions – A practical handbook
The Food Trails Handbook for Cities provides crucial elements for municipalities looking for best practices to inspire and inform innovations in their food system.
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The Food Trails Podcast: “Food and The Cities. From Policy To Plate”
Food & The Cities: From Policy to Plate, explores the key role of cities in driving the sustainable European food system transformation. Through nine episodes, the podcast host, EU agri-food journalist and podcaster Natasha Foote, guides the listener through engaging conversations with experts and Think Tanks.
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How to put green initiatives on the political agenda
This new paper brings together proven methodologies and concrete policy proposals to help drive lasting change in our food systems.
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Midday Munchies: eight webinars to understand Urban Food Policies
Through projects like Food Trails, local governments have been able to experiment and collect experience and expertise on why and how to develop urban food policies and they are eager to share it and exchange with peers to take food policies to the next level.
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