Most of today’s challenges are spread across administrative borders and working at the level of the metropolitan area can help develop innovative solutions that benefit the wider functional urban areas. Metropolitan area governance can boost sustainable and inclusive urban transformation by increasing urban-rural cooperation. It is essential for the EU level to understand that an integrated approach to local governance will bring forward many of its goals, such as progressing towards a more circular economy or delivering on the European Green Deal, by for instance, improving cooperation between municipalities on local food supply and waste management. Our European projects in this area include the Urban Agenda for the EU, Food Trails, CONNECTION, the European Green Capital Network, and the Green City Accord. Read more on:
Focus Area
Metropolitan areas governance
Contact
Pietro Reviglio
Policy Officer on governance
Projects
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Living-in.EU charts the ‘European way’ for the digital transformation of cities and communities through multi-level collaboration between all levels of government, to ensure technological leadership while respecting European values and diversity, as well as individuals’ digital rights.
About the projectLiving-in.EU
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CLEVERFOOD brings together a variety of actors, from youngsters to farmers, investors, researchers, and government officials, to collaborate for fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food practices.
About the projectCLEVERFOOD
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Urban Transitions Mission Centre
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UPPER aims to lead a public transport revolution to achieve EU carbon neutrality goals. The project will implement a combination of measures looking to push people out of private cars and to pull them closer to public transport in cities...
About the projectUPPER