Image Image Sustainable Tourism New publications: certification pathways and financial tools for sustainable tourism SMEs As part of the implementation of its Action Plan, the Sustainable Tourism Partnership has released two practical outputs under Action 2, aimed at empowering local authorities and destination management organisations (DMOs) in supporting the green transition of tourism SMEs.
Image Image Urban Agenda for the EU 10 years of shaping Europe’s cities: happy birthday, Urban Agenda ! The Urban Agenda for the EU (UAEU) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! Since its launch in 2016 alongside the Pact of Amsterdam, 21 Thematic Partnerships have been established to tackle crucial challenges for sustainable urban development. Nine of these are active, including the most recent partnership on Compact Cities, approved in December 2025.
Image Image Compact Cities Compact Cities Partnership endorsed: highlights from the EU Directors-General on Urban Matters meeting The EU Directors-General Responsible for Urban Matters (DGUM) met on 5 December 2025, to discuss strengthening the strategic vision for urban development, regulatory frameworks, and improving investment conditions to better support cities across Europe. The meeting also provided an opportunity to review progress on ongoing initiatives under the Urban Agenda for the EU (UAEU). Following this meeting, the Compact Cities Partnership was formally endorsed via a written procedure and is expected to begin its activities in January 2026.
05 Dec 9:00am Public Webinar on Cost-Benefit Analysis in Public–Private Partnerships for Green Infrastructure Online
08 Oct 4:30pm European Week of Regions and Cities: the Sustainable Tourism Partnership Talks In person
