Networks and cities' news

Municipality of Vratsa organized the third ULG meeting under the "BiodiverCity" project

On 11.11.2024, the third meeting of the URBACT local group was held in the Municipality of Vratsa within "BiodiverCity: Communitybased approaches to foster urban biodiversity" project. The purpose of the meeting was the joint planning of the upcoming activities that should be implemented on local level within the project. Some of these activities include the organization of URBACT festival, as well as small-scale pilot actions, such as afforestation in the neighborhoods of the city of Vratsa and the planting of a forest using the Miyawaki method.

Šibenik’s Green Agenda: Driving Climate Literacy Through URBACT Collaboration

How green is your IAP? These days, when the development of the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) is in full swing, most of the URBACT IV networks face the same challenge. We all know that, to be sustainable, our IAP must be “green”. But what that means in real life? Why is that important? How can we convince our ULG partners to give up some simpler and cheaper project ideas and follow the harder path? All thes questions were tackled on URBACT Croatian national campus, held in Zagreb, 24th and 25th of October. Climate literacy workshops have become a kind of standard today. But just few years ago, it wasn't a case. Here is the story from Šibenik. 

Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Cities: Highlights from the S.M.ALL Network in the Second Journal

As the S.M.ALL network progresses in its mission to transform urban spaces with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and reducing urban inequalities, Lead Expert Pietro Elisei highlights the valuable knowledge and insights gained through transnational collaboration.

Quarto d'Altino: A Sustainable Future through Culture and Cohesion

In recent years, the Municipality of Quarto d'Altino, through the actions of its local government, has embarked on an ambitious path to address the environmental and social challenges of its territory. A key part of this effort is the URBACT GreenPlace initiative, a European program promoting sustainable urban development through collaboration and the exchange of best practices among cities.

Portrait Series #5: Crossing Seas, Breaking Barriers: Yahya’s Refugee Story

Yahya's journey is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination for those who seek to escape systemic discrimination and violence. Born to parents from Darfurand raised in central Sudan, Yahya faced relentless racism and physical violence, which eventually forced him to flee in search of safety and dignity. His difficult journey to Europe highlights the challenges faced by many refugees. From Egypt to Fundão, through Libya and a dangerous crossing of the Mediterranean Sea, Yahya's story illustrates both the desperate circumstances that drive migration and the enduring hope for a better future. His arrival in Fundão, Portugal, marked not only the end of his physical journey but also the beginning of a new chapter, in which he dedicates himself to helping other migrants. This narrative emphasize Yahya's experiences and his significant role at the Migration Centre of Fundão, offering a poignant insight into the human face of the global refugee crisis.

Core Network Meeting Aarhus - Participation and Democracy.

On how policy choices are reflected in organizational structures and language use