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🌍 Meet our #TeamLocalEurope! With the names of the new European Commissioners still to be presented this week, cities are already one step ahead. Led by Burkhard Jung, Mayor of Leipzig and President of Eurocities, mayors and deputy mayors from across Europe successfully formed a gender-balanced body to act as direct counterparts to the incoming European Commission College. 📢 As Burkhard Jung emphasises: “The issues we face – from the rise of populism to climate change and refugee integration – require EU-level solutions implemented locally. The Eurocities Shadow Commission will make sure our voices are heard, and together, we will build a more inclusive, sustainable, and dynamic Europe.” #Ifmayorsruledtheworld

📣  Are you an ICT or Data manager within a local or regional administration? Are you working on improving the interoperability and data management capabilities of your city/region? The new #LORDIMAS tool will help you reflect on the critical dimensions to successfully build a data-driven culture in your organisation, including:  🔹 Use of open standards and open APIs  🔹 Use of shared data models  🔹 Use of open source  🔹 Set up of a data catalogue  🔹 Build a sensor registry    👉 Participate in the new #LORDIMAS survey at lordimas.espon.eu to know where your gaps are and where to focus your digital infrastructure efforts next!    ESPON Programme ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs) ERRIN Open & Agile Smart Cities & Communities (OASC) Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) Comité Europeo de las Regiones Jordi Ortuño Ribé

Integrated data spaces enhance transportation efficiency, reduce congestion, and improve logistics coordination. 🏙 Dublin City Council, EMT Madrid, Agenzia TPL, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), and Comune di Bologna are proving it by example in their cities. On day 2 of  #CF2024, Eurocities' Clarisse de Cerjat led the discussion on 'Leveraging Data Integration for Seamless Mobility and Logistics' to give attendees a comprehensive understanding of how data integration can... ✅ revolutionise urban mobility and logistics ✅ drive sustainable growth ✅ improve quality of urban life. #urbanmobility #urbanlogistics #mobility

🚀 We are hiring a Senior Project Coordinator for NetZeroCitiesEU! Eurocities is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to co-lead the work in NetZeroCities supporting European cities in achieving climate neutrality by 2030. If you have expertise in local climate action, project management, and stakeholder engagement, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real impact. 📍 Location: Brussels or Barcelona 🗓️ Start: December 2024 Apply by 27 October 2024: https://lnkd.in/dKjJPkVy

🌆 One in four actions under the Cities Mission is mobility-related underscoring just how critical mobility is to achieving climate neutrality. “We are not closing the streets to cars. We are actually opening them up and giving them back to citizens,” said Mar Jiménez in today’s Mission Cities Spotlight at #CF2024. With the support of CIVITAS Initiative, these cities are experimentation and innovation hubs today and set the example for cities tomorrow. #100climateneutralcities2030 #climateneutrality #mobility

🚲🚶🏼♀️ Cities point to walking and cycling as key priorities in the next mandate during today’s Politicians Exchange Forum between local politicians and the European Commission at #CF2024. 🚗 “Mobility represents 13% of GHG emissions in the city, but they are the hardest to reduce since it affects people's daily life,” says Anna Lisa Boni, Deputy Mayor of Comune di Bologna. 🌱 As cities increasingly commit to climate neutrality, major behavioural changes will be needed. Deputy Mayor for Mobility Lot Van Hooijdonk breaks down Gemeente Utrecht's approach to urban mobility: “Proximity is our main driver when it comes to urban mobility. We promote walking first, then cycling.” 📈 To spur this change, cities are calling for increased investments in sustainable urban mobility.

🏘 Cities across Europe are facing a significant housing crisis, with many families spending over 40% of their income on housing and affecting the most vulnerable. At the Eurocities Social Innovation Lab, various cities, including Comune di Torino, Lodz, Budapest, and Madrid, showcased innovative strategies to improve housing affordability and energy efficiency. Cities implement diverse approaches despite challenges and limited funding. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/dPmFngbG

The latest edition of our newsletter is out now! 📩 It has been a busy couple of months in Brussels, which has seen the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, and the appointment of a new College of EU Commissioners. Key decisions are being taken at EU level, and Eurocities is working to ensure the voices of cities is heard during this crucial period. You can read about: 🏙 Our plans for the Eurocities Shadow Commission of city leaders 🏠 Cities' call for EU action to tackle the housing crisis 💡 Our reaction to Mario Draghi's EU competitiveness report ✨ The news from Eurocities Culture Forum in Belfast #TeamLocalEurope #LocalFutureEU

At Eurocities, we believe that Local and Regional Governments (LRGs) are central to shaping the future of digital governance. That's why we are proud to join forces with UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), WeGO | World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization, and Smart City Expo World Congress to call for the recognition of LRGs in the implementation of the Global Digital Compact. 📢 The Joint Global Communiqué emphasises LRGs' key role in bridging the digital divide, driving local innovation, and ensuring that digital strategies are inclusive and people-centred. We encourage you to endorse the communiqué and amplify the voice of LRGs in shaping a smarter, more inclusive digital future for our cities. 🌱 📄 Endorse the communiqué before 18 October 2024: Read the full communiqué ➡ https://lnkd.in/dEyPFNef Endorse here ➡ https://lnkd.in/es8rKhez

Missed the Eurocities Culture Forum 2024 in Belfast? Here’s what you didn’t catch! 👀 We celebrated 50 cities committing to greener, more inclusive cultural policies by signing the Eurocities Lille Call to Action – with Gijon, Munich, and Uppsala as new signatories! ✨ “By signing this Call, we take another step towards making Uppsala a global leader in sustainability,” said Linda Eskilsson, Deputy Mayor in Uppsala. “Signing this commitment today in Belfast is showing that Gijon works in alignment with the European objectives of sustainability and inclusive development,” said Montserrat Lopez Moro, Councillor for Culture, Youth and Museums in Gijon. “I am proud to be standing here, with you all, working together on sustainability and inclusion in the culture sector,” said Marion Lüttig, Munich City Councillor. These cities are boldly placing culture at the heart of their sustainability and inclusive goals. 🌱 💚 “I encourage all cities to sign it. This is a resource to bring forward your other strategies,” said Stephan Hoffmann from the signatory City of Dresden. Sign the Call 👉 https://shorturl.at/JS11G As Councillor Sammy Douglas, Belfast City Council High Sheriff, put it: “Culture can impact where politicians can’t.” Belfast showcased its exciting culture strategy and the activities developed under Belfast 2024 year of culture - where people, place, and planet come together to drive long-term transformation through culture. This celebration of cultural heritage, creativity, and community will revitalise the city and inspire future generations. “What has been done here is a lesson for all,” commented Nicole Yardeni, Deputy Mayor in charge of Music in Toulouse and Vice-Chair of the Eurocities Culture Forum. Read about Belfast’s year of culture 👉 https://shorturl.at/4NEH2 Belfast was the perfect place to host a forum titled: “Culture as the Connector”. It’s a city where “everyone says good morning and makes connections,” noted Dejan Crnek, Deputy mayor at the City of Ljubljana and Chair of the Eurocities Culture Forum. In line with the theme, cities were inspired by the keynote, presenting the concept of ‘care-full’ cities, where human connection and creativity are woven into urban planning. Read the full keynote 👉 https://shorturl.at/Yr1rt Throughout the programme cities showcased and exchanged their experiences on how culture strengthens community ties, boosts local economies, and promotes greener living. Read all examples 👉 https://shorturl.at/sCDPL As the forum wraps up, it’s clear that the role of culture in local and European policy is more critical than ever. “We recognise the vital importance of investing in culture even in difficult times,” said Damien Martin, Belfast City Council Strategic Director of Development. “Cities that prioritise culture create transformation.” Find all pictures here: https://lnkd.in/epJCeKSb