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Cohesion policy - 13.07.2018

Experts concerned about Commission’s proposal to change EU funding
The European Commission’s proposed changes to EU funding (specifically, ESIF) are raising concerns in Europe’s towns and regions. On 11 July, Europe’s local and regional experts on the issue came together to discuss how the proposal could be changed to answer local needs. One of the main issues is the rigid limitation of freedom concerning the fields in which towns and regions are allowed to invest. Check our website regularly for more information.
Energy - 11.07.2018

Combine history with sustainability to win €750,000
If you use solar energy in a protected historic urban district, you could win €750,000€. Apply for the EU “Horizon Prize” by 26 September 2018.
Gender equality - 04.06.2018

How gender equality and climate negotiations are intertwined
Discover the links between gender equality and climate negotiations with the pocket guide to gender equality under the UNFCCC, published by the Women’s Environment and Development Organisation.
Gender equality - 24.05.2018

Stopping violence against women
Sweden is developing many good practices to combat violence against women. Could you apply them in your town or region? You can draw inspiration from the case study published by the European Parliament on this issue.
Air quality - 17.05.2018

Update the WHO air quality database
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) urban air quality database is currently being updated. If you are an official air quality data provider at local or regional level, you can use this template to submit data
Sustainability - 15.05.2018

Nominate who you think deserves the Roger Léron Award for sustainable energy
The Roger Léron Award aims to acknowledge the determination of an individual and their impressive contributions to sustainable energy at local and regional level in Europe. You can nominate the person of your choice until 31 May.
Smart cities - 14.05.2018

Are you making the most of how smart your citizens are?
CEMR and Smarticipate are organising a conference on smart cities and citizen participation on 29 May. Come over and discover the role digital tools can play in transforming local governance. See the programme for more details.
Sustainability - 04.05.2018

Show your town or region’s engagement at the European Sustainable Development Week
Why not showcase what your town or region does for sustainable development? Register to host an activity during the European Sustainable Development Week, taking place from 30 May until 5 June.
Mobility - 02.05.2018

Good practice: how citizens are helping fix Brussels’ streets
With citizens’ input, it’s much easier for local governments to know what needs to be fixed in their streets. In Brussels, there’s an app for that: read all about it in this Cities Today article.