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Members of the Cities of Equality Partnership gathered in Paris on 27–28 November for two days of shared learning and planning for the year ahead. Hosted by the French National Agency for Territorial Cohesion (ANCT), the meeting marked an important milestone following the adoption of the Partnership’s Final Action Plan.

On 17-18 November the Partnership on Innovative and Responsible Public Procurement convened for an in-person meeting in the historic city of Haarlem. Since 2018, the City of Haarlem has coordinated the Partnership and welcomed 38 partners and associates from across the network for this event.

The two-day gathering was more than just a meeting; it served as a hub for collaboration, learning, and inspiration. Participants discussed progress on the new Action Plan, exchanged insights on the latest developments in public procurement, and attended a masterclass on emerging trends shaping the future of the field.

Following the endorsement of its Action Plan, members of the Food Partnership convened in Barcelona from 19 to 21 November for three days of learning, collaboration, and shared progress. Hosted by the University of Barcelona, the gathering coincided with the second training module of the Urban Food Policy Training, a key component of the Food Action Plan.

As climate change continues to challenge the sustainability of Europe’s most beloved destinations, a new set of practical guidelines offers cities and regions concrete support to embed climate resilience into their tourism strategies. Developed under the Sustainable Tourism Partnership of the Urban Agenda for the EU, this document marks a significant step forward in translating strategic climate ambitions into local-level action.

The Food and Cities of Equality Action Plans, following the public consultation and incorporation of key feedback, have been endorsed by the Directors-General on Urban Matters (DGUM) and are now available on the Thematic Partnerships web pages.

The Call for Peer Review opened on 8 October and will close on 18 November 2025 at 12:00 CET. The aim of the call is to identify urban authorities whose Sustainable Urban Development Strategies will be reviewed during Peer Review events taking place between March and July 2026.
Dive into the article to learn how the process works and discover the experiences of other beneficiary cities who have already taken part.

The Urban Agenda for the EU continues to foster collaboration and innovation in sustainable urban development. The latest call for a new Thematic Partnership on Compact Cities, which closed on 1 October 2025, attracted significant interest from cities and stakeholders across Europe. The high number of applications demonstrates the growing relevance of compact, efficient, and liveable urban models for cities of all sizes.

The Inclusion of Migrants and Refugees (IMR) Partnership of the Urban Agenda for the European Union met in Milan from 21 to 23 October 2025. The meeting, which combined a study visit to the Milan Welcome Centre and a partnership session, offered a new opportunity to deepen cooperation with the Cities of Equality Partnership and identify concrete avenues for joint work.

During the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025, members of the UAEU Building Decarbonisation Partnership were in the spotlight across Brussels. Four key events, from award ceremonies to policy dialogues, highlighted how cities and regions are driving the energy transition through innovation, collaboration and inclusive governance.

In October 2025, the Urban Agenda for the EU Partnership on Greening Cities hosted two dynamic sessions at the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels, spotlighting how cities can turn data into action and nature into investment. Across two days, the discussions brought together experts, policy makers and city representatives, offering concrete examples and emerging methodologies to accelerate the transition towards greener, more resilient urban environments.

As part of Action 4 of the Food Action Plan, the Urban Agenda Partnership on Food held its first Urban Food Policy training session. Hosted by the City of Milan on 13 October, the training was organised within the framework of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) Global Forum. It brought together members of the Partnership alongside representatives from various external cities, fostering exchange and learning around urban food policies.

The Urban Agenda for the EU Thematic Partnerships have delivered Action Plans to address key urban challenges. But how can we track progress during the implementation phase and learn more about their key outputs and achievements?
The newly updated Monitoring Table of Actions is a key tool that captures the progress and results of the ongoing partnerships that have already started implementing their actions. It sheds light on how multi-level governance efforts are driving urban policy and practice across Europe.