European Maritime Day 2019 in Lisbon - 16-17 May 2019

The focus of the European Maritime Day (EMD) 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal, will be on blue entrepreneurship, research, innovation and investment to boost sustainable technologies and emerging value chains in the wider ocean economy.

Meeting of the WG food: the Climate impact of local food systems

5-7 June, Gent

Next Matchmaking opportunity in Brussels on 16 and 17 May 2019: register now!

EUROCITIES principles on citizen data: 10 data principles for the common good

Where does our data go? How can citizens take back some control over what will become one of the most valuable resources of our society?

CIVITAS SATELLITE: sign up for Antwerp study visit

The CIVITAS Initiative and CIVITAS PORTIS project are joining forces to organise a study visit in Antwerp (Belgium) from 8-10 May.

Conference on Urban adaptation to Climate Change - 25 April 2019

In the framework of this year's EU Green Week theme 'Take the initiative! Applying environmental legislation', Lille Metropole will organise a conference and networking event on 'Urban adaptation to climate change' taking place on 25 April 2019 at the European Committee of the Regions.

No debts for energy in Almere

The municipality coordinates between different administrations and suppliers to prevent vulnerable households from getting into debt from their energy supply. People receive financial and energy counselling, and social housing units are equipped with solar panels to generate energy at a reduced cost.

Our members scoop up mobility awards

The latest EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK award has recognised the enormous efforts of our members in leading the way on sustainable mobility!

Highlights from the Mobility Forum in Karlsruhe (13-15 March 2019) Focus on decarbonisation

“Cities are often the frontrunners in the implementation of sustainable mobility measures, acting as a driving force for higher climate ambition at national and EU level.” Mark Major, SLoCaT.

PED Cities Workshop and a site visit on 3 and 4 April in Vienna

The Programme on Positive Energy Districts and Neighbourhoods (PED) has the ambition to develop pathways towards implementation of 100 Positive Energy Districts in urban neighbourhoods across Europe by 2025. This is seen as an important contribution to current policies on achieving the goals of reducing Europe’s carbon footprint, managing the energy transition and to cities ambitions towards sustainable urban development. Solid understanding and consideration of cities’ experiences and...