Image Image Compact Cities High participation marks the Call for the new Thematic Partnership on Compact Cities 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.
Image Image Cities of Equality Cities of Equality and Inclusion of Migrants and Refugees Partnerships strengthen collaboration on urban equality and social cohesion 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.
Image Image Building Decarbonisation Cities lead the way in building decarbonisation: Mechelen wins at the Covenant of Mayors Awards, and Building Decarbonisation Partnership members showcase local leadership 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.
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
