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WELDI Journal Number 4 (03-2025)

Future STEAM Cities: Local Ambitions, Global Challenges, and the Role of STEAM in Shaping Tomorrow

In a world facing unprecedented turbulence where geopolitical instability, climate breakdown, rapid technological shifts, growing inequality, and democratic backsliding are testing our societies in ways not seen in decades, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) has never been more critical. But beyond education, can STEAM be a tool for resilience, innovation, and new forms of collective intelligence? This is the question at the heart of the Future STEAM Cities network, where five European cities—Aveiro, Alytus, Kolding, Oulu, and Płock—are tackling local challenges that echo some of the greatest dilemmas of our time.

Each city’s ambition is not just about transferring knowledge but about reshaping the role of education, industry, and governance in a world that demands urgent solutions. By looking at their efforts through the lens of global challenges, we see how Future STEAM Cities are not just adapting to change but actively pioneering new models of urban innovation.

1st Hydro-Heritage Cities meeting: Deep dive into Chalandri’s Cultural HIDRANT project

On 16 - 17 January the city of Chalandri welcomed the teams of the partner cities of Elche, Roeselare, Rome, Serpa and Sombor and shared with them the results, practices and challenges of the UIA, Cultural H.ID.RA.N.T. project. 

BiodiverCity Project Showcased in Finland during Erasmus+ STEAMCRAFT Meeting

From awareness to action: Szabolcs 05’s small-scale action paves the way for greener mobility

The Szabolcs 05 Regional Development Association of Municipalities (Szabolcs 05) is taking significant strides toward sustainable mobility as part of the Beyond the Urban URBACT project. The association’s small-scale actions, focused on promoting sustainable transport practices, particularly among young generations, are paving the way for a more connected and environmentally friendly future.

Riga (LT), 16th January 2025 - 2nite Bilateral Visit

Bilateral Visit: a new collaboration between Riga and Turin