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Editorial

The Urban Agenda moves on with four new Partnerships

Now that the Urban Agenda process has been running for a while, it is time to take stock and share what has been done. Multi-level and multi-stakeholder Partnerships have taken up their work on eight out of the twelve priority themes mentioned in the Pact of Amsterdam. The pilot Partnerships launched during the Dutch Presidency are already approaching the consultation phase on defined actions. The four Partnerships launched during the Slovak Presidency are working hard towards the definition of actions for their themes, based on the Orientation Papers

The Urban Agenda process is an ongoing one, and the latest milestone is particularly important: On 4 April 2017, the Directors General Meeting meeting on Urban Matters (DGUM) agreed on the Partnerships on four more priority themes. The Partnerships on the topics sustainable use of land and nature-based solutions, responsible and innovative public procurement, energy transition, and climate adaptation will be launched soon.

Welcome to the first issue of our new monthly e-newsletter, we hope you will enjoy reading it!

The Urban Agenda Communication Team

Highlight

13 June 2017 — City Hall, The Queen's Walk, London

Stakeholders Workshop of the Partnership on Air Quality, 13 June in London

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News

Looking back on the 3rd Working Conference on the Inclusion of Migrants and Refugees, 17 May

A well-known and often criticised issue in policy-making is that the targeted groups do not have sufficient opportunities to influence the design, formulation and implementation of policies affecting their daily lives. This criticism has often been applied to policies regarding immigration and the integration of newcomers to European societies.

Circular business and Governance for the Partnership on Circular Economy, 25-26 April

On 25 and 26 April 2017, the 2nd meeting of the Partnership on Circular Economy was held in Brussels. The aim of the meeting was to look closer at two out of four themes of the Partnership, namely: Circular business enablers and drivers (including following topics: Circular Public Procurement, Eco-design, Industrial symbiosis & Innovative business models – sharing economy); and Governance.

Events

13 - 21 June 2017 — Amsterdam, The Netherlands

First International Social Housing Festival, 13-21 June in Amsterdam

A global celebration of the long tradition of decent, affordable housing for all aiming to generate convincing responses to current and future challenges. A series of events, exhibitions, meetings, field visits, community activities and much more from 13 to 21 June 2017 in Amsterdam will make up the first International Social Housing Festival.

27 - 28 November 2017

Save the Date: Cities Forum, 27-28 November in Rotterdam

The 3rd edition of the Cities Forum will take place in the city of Rotterdam - 27-28 November 2017. Pin this date in your agenda!

Publications

The Orientation Papers are now available!

The Urban Agenda for the EU team is happy to announce that the Orientation Papers of Partnerships on Circular Economy, Digital Transition and Jobs and Skills in the local economy are now available online!

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