Urban Agenda for the EU

This year we are developing a series of capitalisation articles based on the 14 Partnerships of the Urban Agenda for the EU and urban initiatives of Cohesion Policy, structured around the three city dimensions of the New Leipzig Charter. It links Actions from the Digital Transition and Jobs and Skills Partnerships, and explores the impact of the pandemic on Jobs & Skills in Europe.

Enabling a circular economy transition in cities requires a much stronger focus on the role of waste prevention, repair, reuse, and recycling, as opposed to current models of disposal. In this Urban Case Study, we look at an Urban Resource Centre in Flanders showcased by our Circular Economy Partnership. Take a look!

On 10 and 11 February 2021, the 4th Partnership meeting of the Culture and Cultural Heritage Partnership took place, leading to productive discussions and concrete action points for the Partnership. Read the outcomes of the meeting here.

The Urban Data Platform + is hosting a new page dedicated to the localisation of SDGs, where you can also access the EU Handbook for SDG Voluntary Local Reviews and learn about on-going activities regarding European Commission support to the implementation of SDGs at the local level. Have a look!

This event will take place on 22 and 23 April 2021, gathering a number of high level speakers including the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Parliament, several Commissioners, and key stakeholders involved in this initiative. Register here!

UIA & URBACT are organising a final event featuring the main results of the culminating activity of Cities Engaging in the Right to Housing, paving the way to future knowledge sharing within the European Urban Initiative. Event takes place on 22 April at 10.00 CET, register here!

Register to learn about the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme and what it can bring to cities and regions! The webinar will take place on 14 April, 10:00 - 11:00 CEST.

The Partnership has been working to improve legislation, financing, and knowledge offered by the EU in the field of adaptation to climate change. Action 3 delivers recommendations to the ERDF Operational Programmes to improve the accessibility of municipalities to these funds. Read the report here!

As part of Action 11 & 12 of the Digital Transition Partnership, participating cities have developed and implemented numerous outcomes, such as living labs on merging digital technologies, funding mechanisms, and inputs for potential EU legislation and funding on new technologies. Find out more here.

You can now access the translations for the Handbook, developed as methodological support to augment knowledge on how to implement integrated and place-based urban strategies under cohesion policy, in BG, ES, EL, IT, HU, PL and RO.

The UIA Urban Mobility journey began February 2020 together with UIA mobility cities exploring the innovation concepts applied to urban mobility challenges and seeking to understand how to address mobility issues related to urbanisation and urban resilience challenges. Gain insights on innovative experiences and practices in this final report.

Please contribute to our Security in Public Spaces Partnership by taking 10-15minutes to complete their survey on Action 4: Development of a capacity building training scheme about integrated sustainable urban security.