news for Europe 2020
Skopje seeks cooperation with other European cities to become greener
Skopje becomes first non-EU city to sign our Green Digital Charter, which promotes the use of ICT for energy efficiency.
news
publication date : 21-10-2015
Rennes Metropole signs Green Digital Charter
Already a signatory of the Covenant of Mayors, member of our knowledge society forum and in the process of designing a smart city local agenda, Rennes Metropole decided it was time to sign our Green Digital Charter.
news
publication date : 02-10-2015
- economy
- environment
European Parliament recognises role of local authorities in green employment
A new resolution adopted by the European Parliament shows strong recognition of the role of local authorities in capitalising on the growth potential of the green economy.
news
publication date : 04-09-2015
- environment
Green jobs for social inclusion
Our new collection of good practices highlights how cities are promoting employment and social inclusion in the green sector for vulnerable groups, such as young people and the long term unemployed.
news
publication date : 15-06-2015
- environment
- knowledge society
Valencia signs our Green Digital Charter
Maria Àngels Ramón-Llin, Valencia’s councillor for the environment and sustainable development, signed our Green Digital Charter (GDC) on behalf of her city on 24 April.
news
publication date : 05-05-2015
- mobility
Bremen and Ostersund win sustainable urban mobility awards
EUROCITIES member Bremen was revealed as the winner of the 2014 Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan Award at a ceremony in Brussels on 23 March.
news
publication date : 25-03-2015
Mayors against child poverty
Mayors of major Belgian cities have signed up to a declaration on tackling child poverty, and hope to extend the scope to cities around Europe.
news
publication date : 06-03-2015
- cooperation
- economy
- environment
- mobility
Working with urban-friendly MEPs
Our politicians met MEPs from the European Parliament’s Urban Intergroup, and presented our position on an EU urban agenda at the REGI committee.
news
publication date : 26-02-2015
- mobility
European awards recognise excellence in sustainable urban mobility
Six finalists have been selected for two European awards promoting sustainable urban mobility, including five EUROCITIES members.
news
publication date : 25-02-2015
- environment
EU Sustainable Energy Week & awards
The next EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) takes place on 15-19 June in Brussels and across Europe. Update: awards deadline extended to 16 March.
news
publication date : 23-02-2015