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How can we support the sustainable rebuilding of Ukrainian cities? 🏡 At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, our President Burkhard Jung, mayor of Stadt Leipzig, shared Eurocities' urban development practices from cities across Europe. Our integrated urban development practices for a sustainable and climate resilient rebuilding of Ukrainian cities are aligned with the Leipzig Charter and the #EUGreenDeal. Read our toolkit here ↓ #URC2024 #Ukraine

Ukrainian cities face ongoing threats and require immediate recovery, alongside sustainable urban development strategies. How can we effectively combine these approaches to enhance urban resilience? Over 30 international experts from city administrations, universities, NGOs, and city associations gathered to discuss urban resilience during wartime at an Workshop. Experts shared research findings on integrating urban resilience into Integrated Urban Development Concepts (IUDC), emphasizing the need for action-oriented approaches during crises. Researchers from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau and HafenCity Universität Hamburg (HCU) presented vulnerability and resilience criteria essential for urban planning strategies. Discussions included urban regeneration strategies and the importance of EU collaboration in protecting civil society and energy infrastructure. This initiative will continue with future workshops, implementing criteria in case studies. It is part of the project "Strengthening Urban Resilience in the Areas of Supply Infrastructure and Housing in Ukraine (SUR)," funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ Ukraine. #GIZ

#Armenia's unique landscape is often at the brunt of seismic challenges. The government has developed an integrated spatial planning, which focus on integrated governance, community involvement and a holistic approach. Armenia's experience in advancing sustainable urban development and localizing the #SDGs provides valuable insights and policy implications for the wider #AsiaPacific. The region can draw upon these lessons to formulate and implement effective policies for sustainable urban and territorial development. #SDG11 Learn more about its urban development strategies ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Vasf2l

We have discussed today in a webinar co-organised with RSA Europe the new EU Science, Research and Innovation policy brief on inclusive #cities fit for crises and long-term challenges. It examines recurrent #urban challenges that are exacerbated by crises, and offers suggestions for an inclusive approach to improve cities' #resilience taking account that those crises and challenges often disproportionately affect vulnerable #communities. You can download it here👇 https://lnkd.in/d49ep8GY Thanks to the authors, the speakers and to all those who took part in today’s discussions! Dr Patrizia Sulis Alessia Calafiore Juliana Gonçalves Trivik Verma Daniël Hogendoorn Sjoerdje van Heerden Nazli Yonca Aydin Rosemarie van Ham (She/Her) Luke Davids Daniela Carl Alex H. Nicola Pilling Elisa Bazzani Gabriel Resende Lewis Dijkstra European Commission Eurocities Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) European Urban Initiative Urban Agenda for the EU European Urban Knowledge Network URBACT European Committee of the Regions C40 Cities Resilient Cities Network Covenant of Mayors - Europe Cities Alliance OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions & Cities UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) ICLEI Europe Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024 perspective.brussels

Lviv has joined the international POLIS Network for the development of sustainable mobility! 🌍 Lviv has officially become a member of the European POLIS network, which brings together cities and regions to jointly develop innovative transport solutions and create accessible urban mobility. This news was first announced at the All-Ukrainian Mobility Forum in Lviv CIVINET Україна, and the agreement was signed on 2 October during the Civitas Forum in Italy . Joining POLIS opens up great prospects for Lviv: 🔹 Knowledge exchange with European cities in the field of sustainable mobility. 🔹Access to best practices in the development of electric transport, micromobility and optimisation of public transport routes. 🔹New opportunities to attract funding for innovative mobility projects. Among Lviv's priorities is the implementation of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), which includes the launch of an e-ticket, expansion of the bicycle network, and reorganisation of transport routes to make the city more convenient for all residents. Karen Vancluysen, Secretary General of POLIS, supported the integration of Lviv into the European POLIS network, emphasising the importance of cooperation and exchange of experience for the recovery and development of Ukrainian cities. The City Institute is proud of this important achievement and a step forward towards a mobile, sustainable and environmentally friendly future for Lviv!🌱

‼️ We are opening the first international conference "Mykolaiv - a city on the wave", which is dedicated to the prospects for sustainable recovery and systemic transformation of the city's economy based on the "blue economy"! We are talking together with the international community, business and government about the restoration and development of Mykolaiv! During the conference, we will present: 📋 The development strategy of the Mykolaiv urban territorial community until 2027. 📊 Vision of a new economic model of the city through the development of the "blue economy". 🏙️ The current state of the General Plan of the city. 🚀 Priority projects for the restoration and transformation of territories and districts have been developed jointly with international organizations and experts. ‼️And most importantly! Not a penny was spent from the city budget on holding the forum. The conference is funded by the European Union and supported by the Innovation Fund project, funded by the Kingdom of Denmark. The projects are implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Follow the messages:)

We are pleased to share the partnership news between UN-Habitat #UrbanLabUkraine and #Ro3kvit. It will leverage on the combined technical expertise to maximize resources and impact. Together, we aim to: 🔹 Enhance policies and frameworks for sustainable urban recovery. 🔹 Strengthen local urban planning and design capacity. 🔹 Provide tailored recovery support to communities across Ukraine. This collaboration will support Ukraine’s journey towards a resilient and inclusive urban recovery! #urbandevelopment #UNHabitat #urbanlabukraine #urbanrecovery Ro3kvit: Urban Coalition for Ukraine | Niina Rinne | Mariana Voïta| Gwendoline Mennetrier |

It is always a pleasure and interesting to meet with the directorates of the European Commission to discuss our positions on different matters! Our work on how to shape EU’s future #cohesionpolicy  is carrying on and here we are presenting our positions at DG Regio together with other #european capital #cities and #regions #CCRN. To mention a few points, the Capital Cities and Regions Network #CCRN: i) are convinced that Cohesion policy needs to continue strengthening #economic , #social and #territorial cohesion for all regions and cities in the post-2027 programming period. ii) support a strong #urban and metropolitan dimension providing solutions for the development of sustainable and innovative urban areas (cities, including city centres, and their commuting zones). iii) believe that European territorial cooperation must remain a key objective of post-2027 cohesion policy. Ile-de-France Europe Riga Service public régional de Bruxelles Representation of the Bratislava Region to the EU @Representation of Budapest to the EU @the City of Prague's Representation to the EU @Vienna Liaison Office in Brussels @Berlin's Liaison Office to the EU @Representation of the Land Brandenburg to the EU Greater Copenhagen EU Office @Doublin, Irish Regions European Office, Helsinki EU Office @Office of the Region of Madrid in Brussels Oslo Region European Office

In the context of the full-scale invasion, the participation of Ukrainian cities in EU initiatives and programs, such as the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy and URBACT, is not only an opportunity but also an important step towards recovery and sustainable development. Access to these programs allows us to implement European practices in energy efficiency and good governance, which is critical to improving the quality of life in our communities. Having the opportunity to be heard by experts and join European initiatives is a chance for sustainable development and rebuilding of Ukrainian cities based on modern, environmentally friendly solutions.

The Summer School “Researching Common Territories” is an international project realized by Coopera e.v. (DE), the European University Viadrina (DE), Tbilisi Architecture Biennial (GE), and One Caucasus Festival (GE), and funded by the Federal Foreign Office in the framework of the Eastern Partnership program. What does it mean to share a physical border? What kind of spaces emerge where various countries and their inhabitants share borders? The project «Researching Common Territories» aims to interact with adjacent spaces differently by conducting a series of field schools, workshops, study tours, and research on common border settings. After completing several field schools in various regions of Europe and beyond, the field research will be represented as a collective exhibition of findings, experiences, and encounters and will be shared with the public. The project primarily focuses on empowering civil society by providing them with the necessary skills to effectively advocate for SDG implementation at the national and local levels. This includes tasks such as writing Independent Reports and presenting the outcomes with recommendations at regional and international levels. In 2024 advocacy efforts are especially crucial for civic activists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, as these governments are slated to submit their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) at the High-level Political Forum (HLPF), meeting under the auspices of the United Nations ECOSOC. #Coopera