OECD and European Commission Boosting Social Enterprises Development

Webinars on sustainable heating and cooling for local authorities: register now!

The PLANHEAT project is organising a first webinar on 4th September on heating and cooling for local authorities.

Lisbon's new e-bike scheme

Lisbon’s city planners are preparing sustainable mobility solutions that will tackle challenges such as decreasing air pollution and traffic congestion.

EUROCITIES response to the report on the implementation of the Environmental Noise Directive

The position paper stresses the role that cities are playing in reducing the number of people affected by environmental noise and proposes a target oriented approach as well as the strengthening of noise measures at source, and more inclusive and efficient legislation.

European Green Capital Awards - 2020 competition now open for entries

Cities can become prestigious winners and role models in the European Commission’s European Green Capital Award 2020 for larger cities, and the European Green Leaf Awards 2019 for smaller cities. Both competitions are now open for entries.

2017's CELSIUS Summit - The Power of Networks in November

2017's CELSIUS Summit - The Power of Networks will be held from 27th to 28th of November in Gothenburg, Sweden. This dynamic conference will showcase the latest research and technological developments in addition to addressing key challenges faced by cities in the planning, development and optimisation of their district energy systems.

Cities in action: Ghent’s sustainable food strategy

Ghent has capitalised on political will, citizen support and a growing global knowledge base to develop a local sustainable food strategy. Its approach is not only helping to achieve ecological and social progress throughout the food chain, it is also encouraging Council departments to consider food issues in policy making for the first time.

Places available for the CIVITAS study visit in Reggio Emilia (Italy)

Are you interested in learning more about successful school mobility management practices? Do you want to share your experience on this issue? Then don't miss this opportunity! A few places are still available to join the CIVITAS study visit in Reggio Emilia on 11-12 October!

The Business Booster conference on clean energy innovation

This year, the Business Booster will take place in Amsterdam on the 25th and 26th of October 2017.

URBACT’s Good Practices unveiled: 'Inspiring solutions for better cities'

Looking for ideas on how to improve a city’s air quality, support local jobs, or involve citizens in accommodating refugees? Scores of tried-and-tested city solutions have been published online by URBACT, the EU learning and exchange programme for integrated, sustainable urban development.