Available for streaming: Webinar of the EUROCITIES task-force on the localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (13 May)

We are happy to share with you the recording and the material of the first webinar of the EUROCITIES task-force on the localisation of Sustainable Development Goal. The meeting took place last May 13.

World Circular Economy Forum 2019

The WCEF2019 will have a strong emphasis on the next era of the circular economy and scaling up the transition. This involves growing investments into circular economy businesses, spreading and adopting new technologies and making significant regulatory changes that enable the circular economy to flourish.

Circular city actions in the EU

The Urban Agenda Partnership on Circular Economy presents some of their 12 actions that seek to identify innovative, feasible solutions supporting the circular transition in cities.

Webinar: From a linear to a circular economy - How to start?

This webinar will explore the topic of circularity with examples from the cities of Vijayawada (India), Turin (Italy), the province of Hainan and a presentation from the OECD.

ROCK webinar on circular economy

On 25th April, EUROCITIES and Julie's Bicycle are leading the second ROCK webinar. After having discussed urban commons and their role in urban governance, this time we will introduce the principles of the circular economy, and what local governments are doing to encourage circular systems in their cities.

EUROCITIES Briefing note on the revised Waste Framework Directive and Directive on Packaging & Packaging Waste

At the EUROCITIES Working Group Waste meeting in Amsterdam, April 2018, the WG decided to develop a briefing note on the recently revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD) and Packaging & Packaging Waste Directive, specifically on the implications for cities across Europe.

Highlights from the Mobility Forum in Karlsruhe (13-15 March 2019) Focus on decarbonisation

“Cities are often the frontrunners in the implementation of sustainable mobility measures, acting as a driving force for higher climate ambition at national and EU level.” Mark Major, SLoCaT.

Hamburg citizens panel on sustainable consumption makes three recommendations

On 11 February, Hamburg citizens were invited to participate in a panel discussion and workshop about sustainable consumption and responsibility and develop proposals to put forward for discussion at European level.

Workshop on circular cities for climate mitigation – EUROCITIES members share their experiences

Mannheim citizens make recommendations on education, migration and economic development

Mannheim's panel event provided an opportunity for citizens to exchange views on the future of the EU and draw up suggestions on three important topics.