Image Image Urban Agenda for the EU Let's celebrate 10 years of the Urban Agenda for the EU! Ten years ago, the signing of the Pact of Amsterdam marked a new chapter for cities in Europe. Agreed under the Dutch Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2016, the Pact of Amsterdam launched the Urban Agenda for the EU, creating a unique framework for cooperation between cities, Member States, the European Commission and other stakeholders to address Europe's most pressing urban challenges. Now, 21 Thematic Partnerships later, we return to where it all began.
Image Image Culture and Cultural Heritage Addressing dissonant heritage in Europe: tools for local action How can we address places and buildings whose history is politically, socially or ethically contested? From Nazi-era architecture and socialist heritage to the legacies of colonialism, contested heritage presents complex challenges for municipalities and local communities. Yet these places can also create opportunities to confront the past, foster dialogue and strengthen democratic engagement. Discover how in the new toolbox, developed as part of the Urban Agenda for the EU Partnership on Culture and Cultural Heritage and its action “Integrated Approaches to Dissonant Heritage.”
Image Image Building Decarbonisation Image Water Sensitive City Water Sensitive City and Building Decarbonisation Action Plans officially endorsed Following the public consultation and incorporation of feedback, the Water Sensitive City and Building Decarbonisation Action Plans were endorsed following the Urban Development Group (UDG) meeting on 25 September and are now available on the Thematic Partnerships webpages.
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
