Eurocities

Eurocities is seeking an enthusiastic Project Officer to join our Climate & Environment Team for the NetZeroCities initiative. Starting in October 2024, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful climate action across Europe. If you have strong organisational skills and a passion for urban sustainability, we want to hear from you. As part of our dynamic and international team, you will gain hands-on experience in project management, knowledge exchange, and event coordination. We offer a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and flexible working conditions. Apply by 23 August 2024 and contribute to achieving climate neutrality in Europe's cities. 👉Learn more and apply at http://mvnt.us/m2421448

How is cohesion policy, the EU’s main investment policy, supporting cities?   Eurocities has published the NEW report - Outlook on the urban dimension of cohesion policy - which provides evidence on how #cohesionpolicy supports sustainable urban development in over 1,000 EU cities, including clean urban transport infrastructure, energy efficient buildings, cycle tracks and footpaths.   The evidence is clear: EU support has become crucial for driving local urban transitions, and it must be protected.   The urban dimension of this policy ensures that investments are based on the needs of places and integrated in territorial development strategies. It is a clear example of how the EU can partner with cities to bring concrete benefits to citizens.   Compiled with input from 29 European cities, the report highlights the achievements and challenges of the policy for cities, while also bringing specific city examples and explaining how they think it can better support them in the future.   There is a strong call among many cities for more direct ways to manage EU funding to enhance their agility and reduce administrative burdens.   Cities also make it clear that they want to be considered full partners of the EU, with a strategic role in defining where and how investments should be delivered.   Amid concerns for the future of cohesion policy after 2027, the report supports Eurocities call for a stronger future policy that is inclusive of all territories. It is our first step to promote an evidence-based debate in future EU budget negotiations.   Read our detailed article about the new report → https://lnkd.in/e8WADKNd

The first edition of the Nets4Dem project’s Democracy Lab takes place in host city Barcelona from 17 – 19 September 2024.   Organised by Eurocities, this exciting event brings together local government officials and democracy practitioners from across Europe to promote ground-breaking collaborative problem-solving and democratic innovation at local level. Participants will focus on ‘Democratic innovation in digital transformation.’ Ahead of the Democracy Lab, we spoke to Arnau Monterde, Director of Participation and Democratic Innovation at Barcelona City Council and Democracy Lab mentor, who explained what democratic innovation is, and why it is crucial for tackling the significant issues facing urban areas.   Barcelona is taking many ground-breaking steps to introduce democratic innovation to its citizens, increase citizen participation and rebuild people’s trust in democracy.   You can read Arnau’s interview here: https://lnkd.in/gwfr92iG And register here for the upcoming Democracy Lab 👉 https://lnkd.in/dXqB4KFC #Nets4Dem #DemocracyInnovation #GovernanceInnovation #ParticipatoryDemocracy #Capacitybuilding

Discover the #EurocitiesPulse Mayors Survey 2024! Nearly 100 mayors from 28 Eurocities countries responded to the survey. Find out the major trends, challenges and priorities that shape urban affairs in 2024: https://lnkd.in/e7vtaPWT

Final Eurocities newsletter before the summer break 🌞  You can read about our important plans for the Eurocities Shadow Commission, along with updates on our work to strengthen the EU #CohesionPolicy, innovate local democratic processes and finance the urban energy transition. Exciting times lie ahead for cities... Enjoy your summer! #TeamLocalEurope #LocalFutureEU

“To build resilient, innovative, future-proof cities, we need to look into other cities and learn from each other”. Improving city-to-city collaboration in Europe is key according to Maral Koohestanian, deputy mayor of Wiesbaden, Germany. A better Europe starts in cities! #LocalFutureEU 🇪🇺 Learn more about our campaign: https://lnkd.in/eQDQ2irN

We are looking for a Senior Project Coordinator for our NetZeroCitiesEU project (maternity cover). As Project Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating efforts to assist cities across Europe towards climate neutrality. You will work closely with a diverse team of partners and colleagues, ensuring collaboration and effective project management. Your expertise in understanding the unique challenges and needs of cities at the local level will be crucial for this position. More about the position: https://lnkd.in/erRK3_t6 #EUjobs #JobFairy #Job

What do mayors expect from the European Commission to support urban development? Our #EurocitiesPulse Mayors Survey 2024 explores the top priorities from our city leaders to advancing cities' agendas, such as sustainable urban mobility, the establishment of an Urban Envoy, enhanced capacity for climate action, and a 'real' social climate fund. In the wake of the European elections and of the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, our message is clear: the EU must empower us and boost our capacity to act! Learn more about the Eurocities Pulse Mayors Survey 2024: https://lnkd.in/e7vtaPWT Here are the top five priorities 👇

What will the portfolios be for the next European Commissioners? Cities have a lot of ideas... Take a look at the Eurocities Shadow Commission for inspiration! As Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected President of the European Commission for a second term today, we present our #TeamLocalEurope. The Eurocities Shadow Commissioners will raise the voices of mayors as direct counterparts to the incoming European Commission College. Stay tuned, all positions of the Shadow Commission will be announced in September! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eTnrsB2S

Congratulations Ursula von der Leyen on your re-election as President of the European Commission. Thank you for stating that: 🏙 We need a “strong cohesion policy” designed with local authorities. 🌿 We must stick to ambitious climate targets – the Eurocities manifesto calls for a 90% emissions-reduction by 2040: https://lnkd.in/eUcwemXD ✋ We need a stronger Europe that stands against extremism. 🏡 You will appoint a #Housing Commissioner and develop a European Affordable Housing Plan - the #EurocitiesPulse Mayors Survey 2024 shows this is a top priority for mayors: https://lnkd.in/e7DvksxC Good news for you, President von der Leyen: Eurocities Shadow Commissioners for Housing will be ready to work with their EU counterparts soon! Our new Shadow Commission College will raise the voices of mayors as direct counterparts to the incoming European Commission College: https://lnkd.in/eTnrsB2S #TeamLocalEurope