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Šibenik’s Green Agenda: Driving Climate Literacy Through URBACT Collaboration

How green is your IAP? These days, when the development of the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) is in full swing, most of the URBACT IV networks face the same challenge. We all know that, to be sustainable, our IAP must be “green”. But what that means in real life? Why is that important? How can we convince our ULG partners to give up some simpler and cheaper project ideas and follow the harder path? All thes questions were tackled on URBACT Croatian national campus, held in Zagreb, 24th and 25th of October. Climate literacy workshops have become a kind of standard today. But just few years ago, it wasn't a case. Here is the story from Šibenik. 

Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Cities: Highlights from the S.M.ALL Network in the Second Journal

As the S.M.ALL network progresses in its mission to transform urban spaces with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and reducing urban inequalities, Lead Expert Pietro Elisei highlights the valuable knowledge and insights gained through transnational collaboration.

Quarto d'Altino: A Sustainable Future through Culture and Cohesion

In recent years, the Municipality of Quarto d'Altino, through the actions of its local government, has embarked on an ambitious path to address the environmental and social challenges of its territory. A key part of this effort is the URBACT GreenPlace initiative, a European program promoting sustainable urban development through collaboration and the exchange of best practices among cities.

Portrait Series #5: Crossing Seas, Breaking Barriers: Yahya’s Refugee Story

Yahya's journey is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination for those who seek to escape systemic discrimination and violence. Born to parents from Darfurand raised in central Sudan, Yahya faced relentless racism and physical violence, which eventually forced him to flee in search of safety and dignity. His difficult journey to Europe highlights the challenges faced by many refugees. From Egypt to Fundão, through Libya and a dangerous crossing of the Mediterranean Sea, Yahya's story illustrates both the desperate circumstances that drive migration and the enduring hope for a better future. His arrival in Fundão, Portugal, marked not only the end of his physical journey but also the beginning of a new chapter, in which he dedicates himself to helping other migrants. This narrative emphasize Yahya's experiences and his significant role at the Migration Centre of Fundão, offering a poignant insight into the human face of the global refugee crisis.

Core Network Meeting Aarhus - Participation and Democracy.

On how policy choices are reflected in organizational structures and language use

Green rooftops, green walls and street shadowing with green

Green elements are becoming increasingly important, especially in urban and urbanised environments. The BiodiverCity Action Planning Network aims at increasing urban green, contributing to a healthy living environment. But exactly within the urban setting, there is often no or insufficient space at ground level. Green walls and rooftops are a valuable alternative to overcome this shortage. And creating shade is one of the most effective ways to keep people cool. Click on the link below to discover the world of green rooftops, walls and street shadowing with green.

Read the whole article HERE, written by ms. Marieke Muilwijk: