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Sometimes images are better than words...Difficult to explain in an article so many interesting exchanges and learning, so we recommend you to watch the video...

Are we fully aware of the relevance of urban green spaces? We are hardwired in a way that our body and mind functions far better in natural environment. A growing body of empirical evidence indicates

Are you interested in nature and the miracles that are hidden in the behaviour of pollinating insects? You can have a taste of the above through what we call, Apitourism! Apitourism is an alternative

Exponential growth in the planet’s population and its predominantly urban character are characteristics of our modern world. How are we going to feed this mainly urban population?

We’re told that the future is smart; the future is digital. But what does it really mean to be a smart city? And how do we achieve the required digital transition in a way which really benefits those

Everyone acknowledges today that democracies around the world are increasingly challenged. The number of issues they have to face – and have difficulties to respond to (social justice, economic

Discover our new Action Planning Networks!

We all want urban services to be efficient, redevelopment exciting, civic events colourful and new urban initiatives really able to make a difference! But how do you do this when many European cities

“I welcome in my restaurant voyagers, not tourists. People who are curious and respectful of the local lifestyle, who appreciate that the daily menu depends of the fresh and locally available products