Networks and cities' news

Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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    PUMA’s Summer 2025 Highlights!

    Summer may traditionally be a time for relaxation, but for the PUMA (Plans for Urban Mobility Actions) network, it was all about keeping up the pace. While the sun shone and holidays were enjoyed, the PUMA partners continued to build momentum for their ambitious mobility projects.

    Aksels Ruperts

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  • BiodiverCity Mid-Term Meeting Kicks Off Day 1 in Guimarães with a Focus on Green Urban Solutions

    On 22 October 2024, the scenic city of Guimarães hosted the opening day of the BiodiverCity mid-term meeting, bringing together international participants (cities) committed to urban biodiversity and nature-based solutions (NbS). The event was organised at the Landscape Laboratory—a hub for urban green innovation.

    András Merza

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  • BiodiverCity Project Mid-Term Meeting Day 2

    The second day of the BiodiverCity project's mid-term meeting unfolded in the vibrant city of Guimarães, Portugal, with a deep dive into innovative examples of cultural and natural heritage promoting urban biodiversity. The day's agenda combined engaging discussions with hands-on exploration, allowing project partners to witness and learn from the city's unique approaches to nature-based solutions (NbS).

     

    András Merza

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  • Citizen-Led Green Transition in Vilnius

    Vilnius is leading the way to climate neutrality with community-driven projects like a food-sharing fridge, a toy and book exchange, and urban gardens. Through these citizen-led initiatives, the city is empowering residents to take action against climate change while strengthening community bonds.

    Rannvá Pállson Joensen

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  • Testing Action Held in Dunaújváros

    On Wednesday, a testing action took place in Dunaújváros under the framework of the Bidovercity URBACT project. As part of this initiative, we held educational sessions for two kindergartens, focusing on composting and the sweet chestnut tree. After the presentations, children, teachers, and families participated in a collective chestnut gathering activity.

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    András Merza

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  • WELDI guidance on setting up one-stop-shops for migrants

    BellaKosmala

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