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Partnersök inom hållbar stadsutveckling

Det pågår fortfarande utlysningar och projekt inom  European Urban Initiative och URBACT där syftet bland annat är att städer överför kunskap inom hållbar stadsutveckling till andra städer. Flera städer söker därför andra europeiska städer och aktörer som kan ingå i deras partnerskap. Vill din kommun förbättra eller dela med er av era kunskaper inom till exempel energiomställning, sociala frågor eller klimatanpassning?

I den här artikeln kan ni läsa om vilka aktörer som just nu letar projektpartners och inom vilka teman, projekt eller utlysningar. Alla som följer nedan är aktuella just nu och behöver projektpartners så fort det går. Hör därför gärna av er till kontaktpunkten på Tillväxtverket så fort som möjligt om något verkar intressant! 

BiodiverCity Project Represented at Key URBACT Event in Paris

The BiodiverCity project was proudly represented by its Lead Partner and Lead Expert at a dynamic three-day URBACT gathering in Paris, which concludes today. The event brought together Action Planning Networks and National URBACT Points for insightful exchanges, peer reviews, and collaborative reflections on Integrated Action Plans.

Throughout the event, participants explored best practices in storytelling, integrated urban development, and participatory planning methods. The BiodiverCity team actively contributed to and benefited from discussions aimed at enhancing the quality and impact of local action planning across Europe. The experience adds valuable momentum as the project continues its mission to foster greener and more inclusive urban spaces.

Bees Between the Tower Blocks Urban Beekeeping Blossoms in Veszprém

In an innovative step towards boosting urban biodiversity, Veszprém has joined the growing movement of urban beekeeping – bringing buzzing life to the city's rooftops and green pockets. As part of the international BiodiverCity project, two bee colonies, thanks to the collaboration with Bakonynektár beekeepers.

But this isn’t just about honey.

The initiative is a living experiment, asking a vital question: Can pollinators thrive in our urban environments? With over 33 m² of green space per capita – a national benchmark – and accessible parks within 500 metres of every residential area, Veszprém is already setting the stage for sustainable urban ecosystems. Flowering meadows, trees, green roofs, and semi-natural habitats provide crucial support to birds, insects, and now, bees.

Which URBACT Good Practice would you transfer to your city?

Forty-five URBACT Good Practices are still looking for partners in the next edition of URBACT Transfer Networks. Will one of them be your ticket for bringing innovation to your city? 

Exploring Smart Futures in Alba Iulia: EcoCore Core Network Meeting Energises Green Transition Momentum

From May 19–22, the historic city of Alba Iulia, Romania, hosted the latest EcoCore Core Network Meeting, gathering municipal leaders, sustainability experts, and URBACT partners to exchange ideas and accelerate the green transition in small cities. From the moment partners arrived, Alba Iulia’s trademark warmth and hospitality wrapped everyone in a sense of belonging. 
 

The event spotlighted Alba Iulia’s impressive journey as one of Romania’s most ambitious urban innovators - a city that has reinvented itself through vision, EU funding, and smart partnerships.
 

Osona: participatory planning for a new interurban bus system

Osona’s rural and semi-urban areas suffer from fragmented bus services and car dependency. Five decentralized workshops with 40 of 52 municipalities co-designed proposals for demand-responsive transport (DRT) pilots, fare unification and extended service hours. This stakeholder-led model provides a replicable blueprint for rural mobility planning across Europe.