Resources
From case studies to methodologies and tools, learn from other cities' experience.
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Paving the way for zero-emission buses in cities
CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles are disproportionately high; this although their number in cities is low compared to other means of transport. In a new position paper, Eurocities provides recommendations to EU policymakers that focus on the decarbonisation of buses, the most common form of urban public transport.
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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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Joint letter on nature restoration
Eurocities and the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) have issued a joint statement in response to the European Commission’s proposed EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL).
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Cities’ commitment to a more sustainable and inclusive culture
Cities are an integral part of the fight to mitigate global warming, adapt to climate change and make societies more inclusive. Culture can make a difference.
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Unpacking the Packaging Waste Regulation
The European Commission is proposing some major changes to the way we handle packaging waste.
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Cities welcome Nature Restoration Law
Despite push-back from some member states, cities welcome the new Nature Restoration Law, and its legally binding targets for local ecosystems. However, some concerns remain.
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Roadmap for Scaling Impact Investment in Urban Food Systems
Impact investments, which generate both financial returns and positive social and environmental outcomes, can play a crucial role in closing the funding gap in sustainable and healthy food investments.
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New Urban Waste Water Directive
Three out of five wastewater operators are public companies owned by public authorities. The new Urban Waste Water Directive needs their input to achieve its ambitions.
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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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Could new EU targets melt into air?
How would you rate air quality legislation that will have difficulty improving overall air quality, will not be acted upon in time, and is contradicted by other regulations? If we don’t close loopholes now, this could be what the EU’s revised Ambient Air Quality Directive leaves us with.
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