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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    BiodiverCity Mid-Term Meeting Kicks Off Day 1 in Guimarães with a Focus on Green Urban Solutions

    On 22 October 2024, the scenic city of Guimarães hosted the opening day of the BiodiverCity mid-term meeting, bringing together international participants (cities) committed to urban biodiversity and nature-based solutions (NbS). The event was organised at the Landscape Laboratory—a hub for urban green innovation.

    András Merza

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  • REMOTE-IT Podcast: Who is a remote worker/digital nomad these days?

     

     

    In this episode of the URBACT Remote-IT podcast, host Mark Thomas engages in a discussion with his guests: Ms. Jelka Tepšić, Deputy Mayor of Dubrovnik; Ms. Bárbara Letícia Rodrigues Sabino, Marketing & Communication Manager at ARDITI, from Camara de Lobos; and Mr. Jaime Ruiz Huescar, Co-Founder of CITIES FORUM, from Murcia. 

    This second instalment of a four-part series delves into the evolving concept of the digital nomad and remote worker, exploring their impact on local economies and communities. Recorded during a partner meeting for the Remote-IT project in Camara de Lobos, Portugal, this episode promises to shed light on the complexities of a workforce that is increasingly shaping the future of work.

    Barbara Damić Medi

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  • Citizen-Led Green Transition in Vilnius

    Vilnius is leading the way to climate neutrality with community-driven projects like a food-sharing fridge, a toy and book exchange, and urban gardens. Through these citizen-led initiatives, the city is empowering residents to take action against climate change while strengthening community bonds.

    Rannvá Pállson Joensen

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  • WELDI guidance on setting up one-stop-shops for migrants

    BellaKosmala

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  • Cities Commitment for Global Health - Lyon

    Cities Commitment for Global Health - Lyon 

    Marlène Dussauge

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  • First approach to the selection of experiments after the ideation phase The 5th Transnational Meeting was held in Isernia, Italy, on June 18-19, 2024

    First approach to the selection of experiments after the ideation phase The 5th Transnational Meeting was held in Isernia, Italy, on June 18-19, 2024

    This 5th Transnational Meeting is a testament to the vitality of our network, with the participation of our 10 partners who were present for this meeting. They reaffirmed their commitment and demonstrated a high level of involvement by collaborating in unison to reflect on and select the experiments to be deployed at the local level.

    Barbara Gautherie

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