EUROCITIES has set-up an online platform with information on how European cities are responding to the current crisis with practical examples related to food, waste, homelessness, culture and procurement, as well as the response to coronavirus at European level.
The University of Bologna hosted a Public Workshop entitled 'Understanding Land Take - Indicators, Datasets, Mapping' on 7 November 2019. The conference featured various interventions by experts, most of them Partnership members, which are available on the University website.
EUROCITIES have put together a very short survey to exchange preliminary idea of urgent and mid-term measures and policies on housing that can be taken, mainly at local level. You can share your local responses by completing the form by 23 March.
The current pandemic raises questions regarding municipal waste management practices and procedures. To reply to requests from its members, ACR+ is collecting data on the different systems and solutions implemented across Europe to manage municipal waste in the current situation.
The deadline to apply online to become a partner of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2020 is approaching. Don’t miss the opportunity to become a partner! The deadline for applications is 17 April 2020.
The European Week of Regions and Cities 2019 gave us a chance to have a chat with Andrea Luccaroni, from the Unione della Romagna Faentina, on the work of the six northern-Italian municipalities towards the development of a common, integrated strategy on security.
This handbook is the result of work carried out by the Sustainable Use of Land and Nature Based Solutions and Circular Economy Partnerships. It is proposes a new, circular model of urban re-use management.
The 4th edition of the CITIES Forum took place in Porto, on the 30-31 January 2020, in a former-customs house-turned-congress centre on the bank of the Douro river. Take a look at the event's highlights here!
The Handbook of Sustainable Urban Development Strategies is being launched here, at the CITIES Forum 2020 in Porto! It provides methodological support to cities and other stakeholders involved in the design and implementation of urban strategies under Cohesion Policy. Stay tuned on our social media channels for more information!
Take a look at our interview with Sebastien Viano at the European Week of Regions and Cities - the Partnership in a nutshell!
Barbara Steenbergen from the Partnership on Housing discusses the big challenges facing local authorities and city dwellers around the world in this BBC podcast. Have a listen!
The Assessment Study of the Urban Agenda for the EU, that is being discussed in a dedicated workshop at Cities Forum, is now available here! Join the session on Friday, 31 January at 9:00!
Bringing together over 89 MEPs, representing most EU Member States, and working in all the parliamentary committees representing the interests of European towns and cities, we are pleased to announce that the URBAN Intergroup will continue its activities in the current term in the European Parliament! Find out more on their website.
Is your city grappling with the negative effects of Urban Sprawl? You might be able to find some solutions in this video, released by the Partnership on Sustainable Land Use - take a look!
Does your work focus on clean, sustainable and renewable energy? Do you believe that your project deserves pan-European recognition? During the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) from 22 to 26 June 2020, outstanding projects will be celebrated for their innovation and impact. Apply for the EU Sustainable Energy Awards!
The Partnership on Air Quality has released its training course on Air Quality and Health - Methods, Tools and Practices for Better Air Quality Action Planning. It proposes a training concept based on the production of a simplified, tailored, user-friendly scenario for The Healthy City.
