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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    A very collaborative 2nd Transnational meeting!

    Our second transnational meeting was hosted by the city of Vila Nova de Famalicao and took place online on 25th & 26th November. The meeting focussed on the topic of collaboration and looked at ways in which cities could stimulate collaboration with a view to accelerating the circular economy.

    Esmée Dijt

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  • Scoping a circular ecosystem, lessons by the city of The Hague!

    On Thursday the 10th of September the Resourceful Cities network had its first City2City session in which the City of The Hague presented how they are scoping a circular ecosystem.

    Esmée Dijt

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  • An action packed kick off to Phase 2!

    This Kick off was a bit different than we are used to! Everything online, however what a way to kick off Phase! Read more about the key messages and learnings during our 1st Transnational meeting, Phase 2.

    Esmée Dijt

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  • Baseline study Resourceful Cities

    The Baseline study has the goal to provide partners with a shared understanding of the existing knowledge base with, regard to progressing the transition to a circular economy in cities. It gives a good insight into project and introduces the network partners, urban resource centers, the workings of the project and the goals to be achieved.

    Esmée Dijt

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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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