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UIA Knowledge activities in motion

Discover what will happen in 2021 and get an update on UIA cities reflections and experiences on innovation and mobility; European cities engaging in the right to housing and UIA city practices to capture and evaluate the results and impact of innovative interventions.

 
URBACT online course on strategic procurement

The URBACT Knowledge Hub brings together good practices from across the EU to make sure that learning is within everyone's reach. In this context they've developed a free online course targeted at anyone with an interest in procurement and changing the way it is undertaken in cities.

 
EU city prize winners of 2021

These cities are making ingenious efforts to go green, be more innovative, and to make a difference to the lives of people who call them home and those who visit.

 
A new chapter for EU urban development: the New Leipzig Charter

An initiative of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU, a New Leipzig Charter was adopted and stands as a key framework document for integrated sustainable urban development in Europe. It is accompanied by an Implementing document which intends to guide the next phase of the Urban Agenda for the EU according to renewed parameters.

 
JPI Urban Europe’s Policy Conference ‘Stepping up the Game – Driving Urban Transitions’

Close to 500 participants from 40 countries joined the conferencce and listened to panel discussions with representatives from among others cities, regions, the EU Green Deal and the Leipzig charter and to together define the upcoming years priorities and challenges in urban transitions. Follow the link to find information about the conference, its presentations, the DUT partnership and its three pillars, and to contribute to the concept board!

 
Urban Development Network webinars: Urban Innovative Actions, achievements and perspectives

The Urban Innovative Actions (UIA) and the Urban Development Network are joining forces to organise three webinars on 03, 10 and 17 February 2021. The webinars will showcase UIA achievements, promote the UIA experience and capitalisation efforts, explore synergies with the wider Cohesion Policy and draw perspectives for the its renewal as part of the European Urban Initiative for the 2021-2027 period.

 
Call for projects: UIA Transfer Mechanism

Building on the success of the URBACT Transfer Network model, URBACT and Urban Innovative Actions (UIA) have developed a pilot transfer mechanism for completed UIA projects. The pilot will finance up to four networks whose aim will be to adapt the UIA innovations and develop an investment plan to fund their implementation. Apply by 1 February 2021!

 
Nice renew Declaration on protection of public spaces

In the aftermath of the recent attack in Conflans Sainte-Honorine, the city of Nice - coordinator of the UAEU Partnership on Security in Public Spaces - has taken the initiative to renew their Declaration on protection of public spaces. More information can be found in their press release.

 
Action Plan: Culture/Cultural Heritage

The Partnership on Culture/Cultural Heritage published its final Action Plan! 11 Actions have been developed under the overall mission to improve the management of the historic built environment of European cities, promote Culture, and preserve the quality of urban landscapes and heritage.

 
Call for Applications: Climate Smart Cities Challenge

This open call is an opportunity for cities to participate as implementation partners in a city-based open innovation competition, alongside a global pool of technologists, businesses and investors to develop, test and scale solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

 
Call for Applications: Green Solutions Awards 2020-2021

Professionals are invited to submit their best projects on efficient climate solutions in buildings, districts and infrastructures, with the aim of boosting their adoption and thus accelerate the ecological transition of the sector.

 
World Cities Report 2020 now available!

This UN Habitat report analyses the intrinsic value of cities in generating economic prosperity, mitigating environmental degradation, reducing social inequality and building stronger institutions, and explores the role of innovation and technology, local governments, targeted investments and the effective implementation of the New Urban Agenda in fostering the value of sustainable urbanisation.

 
Save the date for the UDN webinar series!

On the same topic, this webinar series on ‘Six building blocks to sustainable urban development’ is also based on the Handbook of Sustainable Urban Development Strategies. The 6 sessions target Managing Authorities and Local Authorities of Sustainable Urban Development Strategies as well as other interested urban stakeholders, and will be held on the 3, 9, 13, 17, 19 and 25 November. More information coming soon!