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Articles in the news

2024

June

May

“Take time to listen to your children or grandchildren this weekend.” Trends
El Foro Europeo de Resiliencia Urbana 2024 se celebrará en la ciudad de Valencia. Ciudad Sostenible
EU Green Capital Valencia will host 2024 edition of European Urban Resilience Forum. TheMayor.eu
El Foro Europeo de Resiliencia Urbana celebrará su 11ª edición en Valencia. EYS Municipales
CE confirma potencial de inovação nas compras públicas. Supply Chain Magazine
Malta-Latvia collaboration to encourage innovation in public procurement. Business Now
Острог приєднався до Міжнародної асоціації міст і регіонів за стале майбутнє. District.Ostrog
How environmental education policies could help us to live in harmony with nature. Apolitical
Local circular transitions: a framework for a sustainable future. Regioni & Ambiente
Calling action: Green Deal. Fietsmarkt

April

From Coal Ash to Solar Cash: уебинар показва скритото богатство на зелената енергия. Kmeta
Circular Cities, Genova esempio virtuoso. Italia Economy
Climate Friendly Future Depends on a Successful Circular Transition. Global Recycling
Kantine neu gedacht. Wie wir mittags besser essen. ZDF
Relatório europeu sobre cidades circulares destaca municípios portugueses. Smart Cities
Cidades circulares: relatório destaca sistema de governança de Guimarães. Guimarães Agora
From coal ash to solar cash: a webinar shows the hidden wealth of green energy. TheMayor.eu
European Circular Cities Declaration: a Genova riconosciuto l’impegno sulle opportunità sostenibili. Liguria Business Journal
Izmit's Sustainability Works Make a Sound in Europe. Railly News
Local Alliance: City and regional networks urge EU to stay the course on Green Deal implementation. The Smart City Journal
EU project: Promote circularity in the bio-based industrial ecosystem. Recycling Magazine
Redes de ciudades y regiones instan a la UE a mantener el rumbo en la aplicación del Pacto Verde. Interempresas
Un futuro más resiliente con la colaboración entre ciudades y pequeños agricultores. Ciudad Sostenible
European grand alliance urges EU to find new ways to effectuate Green Deal. TheMayor.eu
Circular cities under review: what are the best European cases?. Economia Circolare
Velenje del globalne mreže za trajnostni razvoj mest. Naš čas
A Nuoro “Ci.Buo”, cibo buono per i bambini e per il pianeta: nelle scuole educazione alimentare e lotta agli sprechi. S&H Magazine
Digitalización como motor de acción climática. EyS Municipales
Como é que as one-stop-shops estão a facilitar a Renovation Wave? Edifícios e Energia
Le Food Policy urbane possono rivoluzionare il consumo di cibo. Intervista a Peter Defranceschi. Materia Rinnovabile
La experiencia de Euskadi en compra y contratación verde se hace hueco en la Conferencia Procura+. Retema
Nuevas herramientas para planificar y diseñar proyectos inspirados en la Nueva Bauhaus Europea. Construible

March

Yhä useampi lapsi on ylipainoinen – entä jos terveellisemmän kouluruoan maistelija palkittaisiin kultalusikalla?. Kouvolan Sanomat
Climate Friendly Future Depends on a Successful Circular Transition. Global Recycling World
Water Resilience Initiative, institutional letter against the EU Commission's suspension. Renewable Matter
SchoolFood4Change brings healthy and sustainable meals to EU schools. Nutrition Insight
Lisboa acolheu Conferência Procura+ focada na contratação pública sustentável. Edifícios e Energia
Câmara Municipal de Lisboa conquista Prémio Procura+ 2024 na categoria Iniciativa em Contratos Públicos. TV Europa
Stadt Freiburg: Wie kann der Green Deal der EU auf lokaler Ebene umgesetzt werden? - Bürgermeister treffen sich auf Konferenz in Brüssel. Regio Trends
The school route to healthier eating. Modern Diplomacy
The school route to healthier eating. Horizon Magazine
Podem as compras públicas ser mais ecológicas, inovadoras e circulares? Publico

February

Conferência Procura+ destaca compras públicas circulares. Local Online
As compras públicas podem ajudar a mudar as cidades? Conferência Procura+ debate tema em Lisboa. Smart Cities
Procura+ Conference, perspectives from the Mayor of Malmö, First Vice President of ICLEI and Chair of the Procura+ Network. Green Business
Lisboa recebe Procura+, conferência que vai abordar transição energética. Edificios e Energia
Implementing COP28 outcomes. Open Access Government
La Déclaration de Liège, une charte pour s'armer face au changement climatique. Construction 21
NGOs, local governments sign declaration calling on EU to up climate adaptation efforts. EURACTIV
El 13 de marzo llega a Lisboa la Conferencia Procura+ 2024 sobre compra pública verde y de innovación. EYS Municipales
Procura+ Conference: Redefining Public Procurement for Sustainable Urban Development. BNN

January

Vitoria ingresa en un comité mundial de ciudades sostenibles. El Correo
40 ciudades europeas reunidas por ICLEI Europe para avanzar hacia una política urbana más ambiciosa. EYS Municipales
European mayors call for multi-level governance to achieve climate neutrality and European Green Deal.ePressi
Município de Lisboa é finalista de prémio que distingue sustentabilidade, inovação e circularidade nas compras públicas. IntelCities
Hacia una bioeconomia circular. EYS Municipales
Vitoria-Gasteiz recibe el ‘Sello misión’, que reconoce “su trabajo y posición de vanguardia en materia de sostenibilidad”. Interempresas
Wolfgang Teubner: Тhe path towards the end of fossil fuels is irreversible. TheMayor.EU
El estreno de Valencia como Capital Verde Europea, al detalle. El Debate
Valencia Capital Verde Europea ya está en marcha. iAmbiente
COP28 takes a step in right direction to recognise the role of culture and heritage in climate action. European Heritage Tribune
What can local governments do to combat heat stress and increase safety? Open Access Government

2023

December

Acuerdos Verdes Locales. Compromiso de los gobiernos locales por la sostenibilidad. Ciudad Sostenible
COP28: an urgent call for multilevel governance. Sustainable Views FT
2024 Procura + Conference terá lugar em Lisboa. Supply Chain Magazine
Friburgo: la Console Toninato incontra i giovani italiani di Iclei. Aise - Agenzia Internazionale Stampa Estero
What can local governments do to combat heat stress and increase safety? Open Access Government
Το ICLEI προκηρύσσει ανοιχτή πρόσκληση υποβολής αιτήσεων στην Ελλάδα - Χρηματοδότηση 1 εκατομμυρίου ευρώ από το Google.org για την υποστήριξη τοπικής δράσης για το κλίμα. Eleftheros Typos
Τεχνολογία: Απόβαση παγκόσμιων κολοσσών στην Ελλάδα – Οι επενδύσεις, τα επόμενα βήματα. Tovima
Microsoft, Google και άλλοι παγκόσμιοι τεχνολογικοί κολοσσοί στην Ελλάδα: Οι μεγάλες επενδύσεις και τα επόμενα βήματα. Parapolitika
Παγκόσμιοι τεχνολογικοί κολοσσοί στην Ελλάδα – Οι μεγάλες επενδύσεις τους. InTheCity
Mais de 1.000 signatários apoiam apelo global para incorporar a cultura na política climática na COP 28. e-Cultura
15 χρόνια Google στην Ελλάδα: Τα ορόσημά της στη χώρα. Athens Voice
15 χρόνια Google στην Ελλάδα: Τα ορόσημά της στη χώρα. Kefalonitis
Vitoria en la ejecutiva europea de sostenibilidad. Norte Express
Einfache, kostengünstige Lösungen für nachhaltige Mobilität. Transforming Cities

November

ICLEI y ONU-Habitat tendrán un pabellón conjunto sobre urbanización y acción multinivel en la COP28. Ciudad Sostenible
Global citizens unite against climate change. Cities Today
Call for applications from European regions for climate resilience funding opens. The Smart City Journal
Want to get rewarded for your sustainable habits? There’s an app for that. Cities Today
SCEWC Barcelona dag 2: echte pioniers openen hun deuren. Stadszaken
How are European cities preparing for extreme heat? Urban solutions to climate change. The European Correspondent
Local governments and community-led initiatives call for a stronger and just EU Green Deal driven by collective action. The Smart City Journal
EU Green Deal collective action. BY Innovation

October

Ciudades sostenibles, inteligentes y más humanas. El País
À prova de futuro: como pode a Europa evitar outra crise energética? Edificios e Energia
Children should get one healthy school meal a day, say EU experts. The Guardian
Organic waste: a manual for circular management. Regioni e Ambiente
How AI empowers citizens to take an active role in the energy transition. Apolitical
Circular buildings: a handbook for local and regional governments. Regioni e Ambiente
La contratación pública ayuda a impulsar la transición circular en Europa. EYS Municipales
Big Buyers Working Together hilft offentlichen Einkäufern. Kleine Kniffe

September

Tackling energy poverty at its source. REVOLVE
La caja de herramientas del proyecto Matrycs se lanza para monitorizar la energía y desempeño de edificios. Casadomo
To tackle energy poverty effectively, local governments need ambitious policy support from above. European Energy Innovation
Positioning the past to reimagine the future. How culture and heritage can advance sustainable, circular development. Sustain Europe
Food system transformation: Is public procurement the key to change?. Sustain Europe
Introducing innovation in cities: Heralding in mobility systems of the future. Sustain Europe
Nace MATRYCS, una caja de herramientas con macrodatos para revolucionar la edificación europea. EYS Municipales
Líderes de ciudades se reunirán en Cascais en la 10ª edición del Foro Europeo de Resiliencia Urbana. EYS Municipales
Trash to Treasure: the webinar that showed EU cities a way out of the waste mess. The Mayor.EU
Sustainable lifestyle app launched across European cities. Cities Today

August

Los comedores son esenciales para adquirir estilos de vida saludables. El Mundo
Ventajas de crear sinergias entre comunidad y gobiernos locales. EYS Municipales
Las áreas rurales como catalizadores del cambio hacia la sostenibilidad. EYS Municipales
Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Innovate with and for Nature. EURACTIV
Paris Plans for Dramatic Facelift to Cope With Rising Temperatures. VOA News
Em Espanha, ensaia-se a construção de uma pequena cidade de energia positiva a partir de um palácio do século XVI. Edificios e Energia
Europese samenwerking voor implementatie CO2-Prestatieladder. Kenniscentrum Duurzaam Ondernemen
Healthy people, healthy landscapes: a look into local food systems. EuObserver

July

El Centro de la Misión de Transiciones Urbanas de la UE lanza un repositorio de conocimiento. eSmartCity.es
Creating cultural spaces to inspire sustainable futures: Spotlight on Freiburg. European Heritage Tribune
Residuos Urbanos, un recurso en toda la cadena productiva. EYS Municipales
Public procurement: An opportunity to transform the EU’s food system. Open Access Government

June

Local Green Deals für verbindlichen Klimaschutz. Der Tagesspiegel
ICLEI Europe insta a las ciudades a implantar soluciones basadas en la naturaleza. EYS Municipales
Empowering the Next Generation: Nature-Based Solutions Education. EURACTIV
Bessere Anpassung an sommerliche Hitzewellen. Architektur Blatt
Τo εργαλείο EIE της Google για την επιτάχυνση της δράσης για το κλίμα και τη βιώσιμη αστική κινητικότητα. Economix
Start zweier Dortmunder Klima-Projekte im ICLEI Action Fund 2.0. Wir in Dortmund
Google Funds Project to Create 3D Thermal Model of German City. Geospatial World
Bessere Anpassung an sommerliche Hitzewellen. IDW
A nők inkább tömegközlekednek vagy gyalogolnak, a férfiak inkább bringáznak vagy autóznak Budapesten. VN Explorer
May
Dortmund bekämpft urbanen Hitzestress. Punkt4Info
Programa Act!onHeat apoia planos de aquecimento e arrefecimento urbano dos municípios. Smart Cities Portugal
Den Strom vom Solardach der Schule teilen. Klimareporter
ICLEI Action Fund 2.0 launches innovative climate projects in Germany. The Smart City Journal
ICLEI Action Fund 2.0 launches innovative climate projects in Dortmund. IDW
Dortmund launches ground-breaking climate action projects. Smart Cities World
Europa abre convocatoria para asignar 21 millones a 100 gobiernos locales y regionales. Aclima
I big data a servizio della transizione ecologica. Elettrico Magazine
Programa Pathways2Resilience tem 21 milhões de euros para apoiar cidades e regiões. Smart Cities Portugal
Act!onHeat: arrefecimento urbano pode ser “alternativa interessante” no Sul da Europa, diz Juan Varo Lópes. Edificios e Energias
Ενημερωτική εκδήλωση του EU City Facility για την ενεργειακή απόδοση στις 26 Μαΐου. Energy Press
Horizon Europe offers a pathway to 100 cities and regions to become climate resilient. The Mayor.EU
Europa abre convocatoria para asignar 21 millones a 100 gobiernos locales y regionales. EYSMunicipales
€21 million available for climate adaptation via new Horizon 2020 programme. Envitotec
The EU Projects Zone Podcast: Act!onHeat with Carsten Rothballer. Enlit
April
Living Cities: Clean air for Brussels — Red wave in Austria? — Rebuilding Ukrainian cities. POLITICO
Las ciudades impulsan la transición circular en Europa. Ciudad Sostenible
Éric Piolle - Mayor of Europe - Green City. The Mayor.EU
Digitalizzazione green: Roma è tra le città sostenibili. Informazione Ambiente
European City Facility launches new call for clean energy investments. Renewable Energy Magazine
C’è Roma tra le sei città sostenibili vincitrici dei 7mln a supporto della digitalizzazione. Rinnovabili
U7-Städte beim Klima-Roundtable der G7. Stadt von Morgen
Six European cities awarded €7m for data-driven projects. Smart Cities World
Barcelona, entre las ciudades seleccionadas por ICLEI Europe para acciones climáticas. ES Eficiencia
Barcelona recibirá financiación de ICLEI Europa para la acción climática basada en datos. eSmartCity
ICLEI Action Fund 2.0 announces city awardees of 7 million euros for data-driven projects. The Smart City Journal
Barcelona, incluida entre las ciudades elegidas por ICLEI Europe para acciones climáticas. Construible
Small plate, big impact: EU poll reveals 93% of Europeans think food in public canteens should be guaranteed healthy. EURACTIV
Strom gemeinsam erzeugen, nutzen und teilen. Energie Zukunft
March
Cash, know-how and public support: The recipe for hitting Europe’s green building targets. POLITICO
Las ciudades europeas dan cuenta de sus avances e desafíos en su transición circular. EYSMunicipales
Europäischer kommunaler Appell: Mehr Geld für nachhaltige Projekte für Städte und Gemeinden und einfachere Verfahren - Bürgermeister aus Europa zu Austausch mit Europäische Kommission zu Gast in Brüssel - Martin Horn (Oberbürgermeister Freiburg) vor Ort. REGIOTRENDS
Rathauschef: Klima-Investitionen wichtiger als Zieldebatten. Süddeutsche Zeitung
Accelerating adaptation in cities to reduce climate risks. The Mayor.EU
RescueME project launched to protect heritage and landscapes in coastal communities. European Heritage Tribune
SESA launches capacity building programme to bridge knowledge gap on renewable energy technologies. Renewable Energy Magazine
SESA launches capacity building programme for Africa. Geospatial World
Vernetzung auf europäischer Ebene - Martin Horn (Oberbürgermeister Freiburg) lud Bürgermeister des europäischen Entscheidungsgremiums REXCom ein - Auf kommunaler Ebene soll nachhaltige Entwicklung vorangebracht werden. REGIOTRENDS
U7 übergeben Deklaration an G7. Stadt von Morgen
Wie sich Städte bei den G7 Gehör verschaffen. Stadt von Morgen
New report shows how cities drive Europe’s circular economy. Circular
February
Un análisis sobre el avance de la economía circular en las ciudades europeas. RETEMA
Local governments take the lead in fight to achieve a climate-neutral, clean and healthy Europe. The Mayor.EU
Cities and counties: Be methodical as you map out your green initiatives and policies. American City & County
January
Sustainable Mobility on the Ground in European Cities. REVOLVE
Fair Energy for All. REVOLVE
Proyecto MATRYCS: cómo el big data puede contribuir a la descarbonización del parque edificatorio europeo. EYSMunicipales
Living Cities: Olbia’s water woes — State of the Bauhaus — Why biodiverse cities matter. POLITICO

Press releases

2024

ICLEI Europe receives AI Opportunity Fund to empower public officials with AI Skills for advancing climate action (14 November 2024)
G7 Urban Ministers Meet in Rome, Call for Formal Engagement of Cities in the G7 Process (4 November 2024)
Zaragoza inaugurates Europe’s first flagship urban biorefinery (16 October 2024)
Europe's 30-year cities movement calls to step up the speed for a green transition (02 October 2024)
40 Regions Unite to Build Climate Resilience for 53 Million Europeans (18 September 2024)
Berlin Urban Nature Pact: A Bold Step Towards Sustainable Cities and Biodiversity Protection (03 September 2024)
European Resilience Partnership launches to prepare European communities for climate shocks (28 June 2024)
Aalborg welcomes the 10th edition of the European Sustainable Cities and Towns Conference and calls for continued commitment to the European Green Deal and collective solutions to making it a reality at the local level (18 June 2024)
Local and regional coalition demands immediate adoption of EU Nature Restoration Law (12 June 2024)
ICLEI Action Fund Announces Awardees of €1 Million for Data-Driven Projects in Greece (12 June 2024)
Lifestyle app empowering people to reduce environmental impact launches EU-wide version (28 May 2024)
Accelerating a resilient future: EURESFO to host 2024 edition in EU Green Capital Valencia (14 May 2024)
Local Alliance: City and regional networks urge EU to stay the course on Green Deal implementation (15 April 2024)
EU initiative on sustainable school meals releases policy recommendations for innovation in food education (14 March 2024)
Public buyers take concrete steps toward sustainable & circular transformations at Procura+ Conference 2024 (14 March 2024)
Call for cities to participate in Europe-wide urban regeneration project opens (19 February 2024)
Procura+ Conference to spotlight circular and sustainable innovation public procurement practices (8 February 2024)
European mayors call for multi-level governance approach to achieve climate neutrality and EU Green Deal ambitions (25 January 2024)

2023

ICLEI Action Fund 2.0 launches call for applications: 1 Million EUR to support data-driven climate action in Greece (30 November 2023)
Call for applications from European regions for climate resilience funding opens (23 November 2023)
Local governments and community-led initiatives call for a stronger and just EU Green Deal driven by collective action (9 November 2023)
CircularInvest launches call for European local and regional authorities looking to attract investments for circular economy projects (6 November 2023)
Multilevel Stakeholders committed to build a stronger and more proactive approach towards an European Resilience Partnership (24 October 2023)
International exchange paves the way for energy access at SESA policy dialogue in Accra (13 October 2023)
EU Urban Mobility Days: Together towards liveable cities (28 September 2023)
ICLEI Member cities mobilise broad support for a fair and sustainable future at EU Regions Week 2023 (26 September 2023)
New toolbox unlocks the power of big data for building energy management & policy making (25 September 2023)
10th edition of European Urban Resilience Forum calls city leaders to Cascais (7 September 2023)
Newly-launched Lifestyle Test will help Europeans reduce environmental impact (4 September 2023)
U7 Brings Urban Perspective to G7 Urban Development Ministers Meeting in Takamatsu, Kagawa (10 July 2023)
Join ICLEI Europe at the European Sustainable Energy Week to advance clean, just energy transitions (16 June 2023)
ICLEI Europe supports cities in developing cutting-edge nature-based solutions (5 June 2023)
ICLEI Action Fund 2.0 launches innovative climate projects in Germany (24 May 2023)
G7 Leaders recognise the transformative power of cities as drivers of sustainable development (22 May 2023)
€21 million available for 100 local and regional public authorities advancing climate resilience (17 May 2023)
Europe-wide H&C support facility offers local planners chance to advance sustainable energy transitions (3 May 2023)
New call for clean energy investments: 70 local governments to receive €60,000 each (28 April 2023)
ICLEI Action Fund 2.0 announces city awardees of 7 million euros for data-driven projects (24 April 2023)
G7 Ministers for Climate, Energy and Environment advance multilevel governance by announcing historic commitment for dialogue with Urban7 on subnational climate action (20 April 2023)
SESA launches capacity building programme to bridge knowledge gap on renewable energy technologies (13 March 2023)
ICLEI Europe calls on European Commission to ensure healthy meals are available in all schools (9 March 2023)
Mayors Gather in Tokyo for Third U7 Mayors Summit; Representatives of Japanese Government Accept U7 Mayors Declaration (3 March 2023)
Circular Cities Declaration report shows how cities drive forward Europe’s circular transition (27 February 2023)

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