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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    Modena Gaining Momentum in its Fight Against Climate Change

    The “Covenant of Mayor for Climate & Energy” was launched by the European Commission in 2008 and is the worlds largest movement for local and climate and energy actions. Completely in line with UN sustainable development goals and with the justice principles on climate, the Covenant deals with three issues: mitigation of climate change; adaptation to negative effects of climate change; global access to a safety, clean and affordable energy.

    Laura McIntosh

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  • CITY OF PORTALEGRE INSTALS CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM OF MUNICIPAL WASTE AND WASTE BINS SENSORING

    Portalegre is a medium sized city, with nearly 15.000 inhabitans (the county has around 25.000 inhabitants), located in the Alto Alentejo region, with significant architectonic and natural resources.

    Dino Alessi

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  • Save the date: Final Conference WIT project - 13 April

    The Welcoming International Talent project is comming to an end. But that does not mean the transfer is over. On 13 of April the WIT project is organizing the final conference.

    Evite van Winkoop

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  • Online career-networking event on 18 February 2021 for the Northern Netherlands: Meet Your Future in the Digital World!

    The Welcoming International Talent project tries to attract and keep international talents in our medium-sized cities. The best practice city of Groningen does this amongst others by organizing online career events. On the 18th of February, the International Welcome Centre Groningen organizes such an event specially for business and job-seekers in the digital field. You can find the invite to this event below.

    Evite van Winkoop

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  • City video URGE: Granada

    The second of a series of city videos of URGE - the URBACT Action Planning Network on the theme of Circular building cities.

    City of Utrecht

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  • One year URGE: looking back with lead expert Eleni Feleki

    Eleni Feleki is expert in facilitating urban transitions. She supports cities to fulfil their ambitions towards urban sustainability. She works as lead expert for the URGE project. After one year URGE, she looks back and forward. 

    City of Utrecht

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