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  • Group of people visiting the urban garden in Mouans-Sartoux (FR). Photo by European Urban Initiative.

    5 bite-size morsels for cities to transform local food systems

    Cities have a strategic role to play when transforming food habits for a more sustainable system. Here are five ways to help kickstart the change.

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  • Illustration of several people in a city with the slogan "Read the latest updates on the Action Planning Networks" in the sky and the hashtag #URBACTacts.

    European cities driving change through URBACT Action Planning Networks

    Get to know the areas of action and the latest updates of these 30 URBACT networks. 

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  • How can cities lead the change towards a circular economy? Reflections from the In4Green Thematic Working Group on Circular Economy

    The first of two, circular economy thematic working groups took place in Solingen on 28th February as part of the In4Green network. The working group looked at the circular economy policy context, how to design solutions, as well as reflecting on stakeholder involvement through a variety of case study examples

    Eileen Crowley

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  • Why are we still talking about gender equality? The FEMACT-Cities Action Planning Network: Addressing the implementation gap in gender equality policy

    Why are we still talking about gender equality?

    According to the EIGE’s Gender Equality Index, progress has been very mixed across the EU-27, and true gender equality still remains out of reach. Source: EIGE(2023).

    Mary Dellenbaugh

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    From dusk till dawn: examining gender inequalities in urban nighttime economies

    International Women’s Day 2024 reminds us of the systemic gender inequalities in our society. This article sheds light on the role cities play in promoting safety, employability and quality of life for women.

    Simone d'Antonio

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  • Common solidarity kitchen (photo credit UIA project Tast'in Fives).

    Feeding change: Cities empowering healthier and more sustainable food choices

    Over the last five years, the French town of Mouans-Sartoux has reduced the carbon impact of its inhabitants by more than 20%.

    François Jégou

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