Apitourism an alternative, enjoyable and challenging activity for demanding citizens and tourists!

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 form of tourism inextricably linked to the art of beekeeping and the life of the bee. This particular form of tourism offers unique experiences to tourists directly related with nature. Learn more about Apitourism in Greece and its first tourist route / paths in the city of Nea Moudania.

A rural-urban connection to embed food in all policies

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?

Getting Smart About Digital Innovation

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 who live and work in our cities?

Do we need participatory democracy to save democracy?

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 stability, climate change, etc.) – put our democracies at risk. On top of that, a growing number of people feel that they are not listened to or taken into consideration by policymakers. Citizens claim a right to have a say in public decisions, choices, and policies that are made.

Get to know URBACT’s 23 new Action Planning Networks

Discover our new Action Planning Networks!

Attention all urban decision-makers! Did you know that you can do business without money?

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 - especially after the hard-hitting crises of the last decade - lack funding, resources, knowledge and the connections that make such vibrant governing work? One answer may surprise you. We can turn to our corporate and business communities. Because there is something called Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

“Be a voyager, not a tourist:” Introducing the Action Planning Network Tourism-Friendly 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 and who do some research before visiting”.

Fausto Cavanna, owner, La Taverna di Colombo, Genoa (Italy)

9 European cities acting together to end homelessness. Ambitious? Hell, yes!

What do we talk about during a 2,5 day summit on transforming planning? Catch a glimpse on our Day 2 Recap.

HEALTHY CITIES for embedding health in urban planning policies

The climate crisis, as well as unhealthy lifestyles in urban environments, are closely interlinked with urban planning.