URBACT Webinars: Building Greener, More Engaged Cities

Edited on 10/11/2025

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This November, URBACT invites city practitioners, policymakers and changemakers to two inspiring webinars exploring how cities can create thriving green urban economies and better engage citizens in local projects. Together, these sessions highlight the economic and social dimensions of sustainable urban transformation.

What Is a Thriving Green Urban Economy?

📅 13 November 2025 | 14:00–15:30 CET
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How can cities grow sustainably while creating quality local jobs and circular value chains? This webinar will explore what a green urban economy looks like in practice and how cities can start or accelerate their transition.

URBACT brings together five networks — COPE, EcoCore, GreenPlace, In4Green and Let’s Go Circular — to share local stories of innovation and change. The session will also feature insights from ICLEI Europe and interactive exchanges with city representatives from across the URBACT community.

Key takeaways:

  • Learn what defines a thriving green urban economy.

  • Hear inspiring examples from cities leading the green transition.

  • Discover practical entry points for your city’s next steps.


How to Use Storytelling to Engage Citizens in Local Projects

📅 19 November 2025 | 10:00–11:30 CET
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Engaging citizens is essential for successful urban projects — but how do we truly connect people to local initiatives? This webinar explores storytelling as a creative and powerful tool for participation.

Participants will learn how to craft compelling narratives that inspire involvement, build trust and strengthen communication. With insights from storytelling experts and examples from cities across Europe, this session will help local teams bring their projects to life.

Key takeaways:

  • Discover practical storytelling techniques for engagement.

  • Learn how stories can make urban projects more relatable.

  • Exchange with peers on how to enhance participation and co-creation.

Submitted by on 10/11/2025
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Judy Cassar

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