Networks and cities' news

PUMA’s Summer 2025 Highlights!

Summer may traditionally be a time for relaxation, but for the PUMA (Plans for Urban Mobility Actions) network, it was all about keeping up the pace. While the sun shone and holidays were enjoyed, the PUMA partners continued to build momentum for their ambitious mobility projects.

Final Day Highlights of the BiodiverCity Project Mid-Term Meeting

The concluding day of the BiodiverCity mid-term meeting saw partners engage in deep discussions, reflections, and planning, solidifying the collaborative journey so far and setting a clear trajectory for the project's future. Here's a detailed summary of the day's activities:

Sharing and strengthening our good practices– summary of our third Quarterly Network Report

After one year of network activity, through meetings and dedicated workshops, we have explored the management of complexity,
gentrification, adaptation to climate change, new supply models and the creation of a city centre identity. Governance, integration, decision-making tools, sustainability and inclusion have been transversal drivers of our learning pathway. This quarterly report gives insight into the exchanges taking place on a local level and the best practices of each network partner. 

Delve into the learnings and exchanges of this quartier summarised below. 

Read the full report here: https://www.calameo.com/read/00597960952ac86ccde1f 

BiodiverCity Project Mid-Term Meeting Day 2

The second day of the BiodiverCity project's mid-term meeting unfolded in the vibrant city of Guimarães, Portugal, with a deep dive into innovative examples of cultural and natural heritage promoting urban biodiversity. The day's agenda combined engaging discussions with hands-on exploration, allowing project partners to witness and learn from the city's unique approaches to nature-based solutions (NbS).

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.

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.