Resources
From case studies to methodologies and tools, learn from other cities’ experience.
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Fighting youth homelessness in cities
Young people are becoming more and more vulnerable to homelessness. Cities are acting with targeted services that take into account their age and circumstances.
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European Pillar of Social Rights: Long-Term Care Report
This report brings together evidence about the current challenges and trends of an ageing population in cities and the implications for the quality and accessibility of long-term care services provided by local governments.
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Cities must invest in our future
To fight climate change and make Europe digitally and socially resilient over the coming decades, cities need to make long-term investments. However, current EU regulations are blocking this, a new Eurocities policy paper explains.
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The role of cities in shaping food environments
This policy brief concisely defines food environments, and explains cities’ efforts to transform local food environments while generating positive co-benefits for/in the urban context.
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Gender equality lessons from cities
Eurocities publishes a report mapping cities’ existing policy measures that align with the European Pillar of Social Rights principles, including gender equality.
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A year in cities 2021-22
The online Eurocities Annual Report 2021-22 presents stories of city successes and updates from the last 18 months.
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Cities need more support for Ukrainian refugees
As the war in Ukraine continues, cities demand a seat at the table to discuss solutions and also demand more funding to welcome and integrate Ukrainian refugees.
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Cities social trends paper: Digital skills provisions in cities
Investment in digital skills has become fundamental considering the digital revolution unfolding globally. Cities are crucial actors in addressing the most critical challenges related to skills at the local level.
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Hope is in the air (quality)
A new position paper by Eurocities contends that despite strong action in recent decades, EU activities to combat poor air quality do not go far enough towards meeting the union’s own target of halving the number of premature deaths linked to air pollution by 2030.
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Cities social trends paper on childcare provision
The level of municipal responsibility in providing early childhood education and care services varies depending on the organisation of the education system and governance structure.
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