Stories
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Porto is turning climate action into a fun and easy habit
Porto’s Climate Pact turns carbon neutrality into a shared mission, using art, guided tours, and a gamified app to engage citizens in creative, hands-on climate action for a greener future.
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Greener IT procurement: lessons from Brussels
Paradigm Brussels is advancing sustainable IT procurement by focusing on emissions, durability and circularity, while working with others for better impact.
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Budapest reclaims streets for the next generation
5 minute readCar congestion and safety concerns near schools stem from families relying on cars for commutes, endangering children and hindering environmental goals. Budapest is leading efforts to address this issue.
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How Nantes is reconstructing and reviving its distinct local history and heritage in the digital realm
In Nantes, history isn’t only written by historians – citizens also hold the pen. This year marks the fifth anniversary of Nantes Patrimonia, a collaborative digital platform where anyone can access and share information about the city’s heritage.
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A visit to Glasgow’s vibrant cultural heritage scene, created by people for people
Glasgow’s cultural heritage is shaped by its people and their stories. The city showcases inclusivity, resilience and innovation in celebrating its history.
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Water: a blessing and a curse
From floods to water scarcity, the Hague is an example of how this vital natural element is becoming a concern in cities. The time for action is now, warns Robert van Asten, Deputy Mayor of The Hague.
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Bilbao, a city of social innovation
Bilbao’s transformation from industrial hub to cultural icon continues with a focus on social innovation, citizen engagement, and sustainable development.
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A green Sant Boi
Shortlisted for the EU Green Leaf Award, Sant Boi de Llobregat is devoted to nature conservation, sustainable urban planning, and innovative environmental practices.
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Next generation for a greener Vilnius
Becoming EU Green Capital 2024 is not about reinventing the wheel for Vilnius: “It’s not like we’re moving in a completely different direction after we won the European Green Capital. It’s about consistency,”
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Boosting youth innovation in San Sebastian
Through a combination of education, employment, housing, and innovation initiatives, the local government is working to ensure that the city remains a dynamic environment for the next generation of innovators.
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A UNITES story – fighting fires to integrate in Athens
As part of UNITES, Athens is progressing in co-design strategies. The Greek Forum of Migrants and the municipality join forces for efficient integration.
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A Munich that talks back
Do you ever wish you could have a conversation with the city you live in? Now, thanks to a combination of the municipally developed digital twin, artificial intelligence, and the work of a local startup, this may soon be possible in Munich.
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A UNITES story – Connecting communities in Dusseldorf
Morvarid Kavoosi and Düsseldorf's Community Connectors help bridge gaps between migrants and local authorities, addressing integration challenges through co-design and collaboration.
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Uniting the generations in Ghent
An innovative intergenerational solidarity programme in the city of Ghent is bringing young and older people together, to share experiences, learn from each other and build mutual respect.
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