Image EUI 4 April 2024 Are you the next Cities Forum host? The upcoming 6th edition of the Cities Forum in 2025 is looking for a dynamic host city. This is a unique opportunity for cities to contribute to key discussions on the urban dimension of Cohesion Policy and to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable urban development. All interested EU cities are invited to apply.
Image EUI 18 March 2024 The call for Peer Reviews is now open! The new call for Peer Reviews runs until April 30, 2024 at 12:00 CET. Cities, this is your chance to improve your strategies, learn new skills and build lasting European connections.
Image EUI 26 April 2024 Four EU cities where food is an ingredient for change How can urban authorities promote sustainable food systems that help communities become not just healthier, but also more vibrant, resilient and inclusive? Here are four inspiring examples from cities in France, Greece and Italy. These fresh approaches to food-related urban challenges were all launched through projects funded by EUI’s predecessor Urban Innovative Actions (UIA). All cities went on to share their experiences and tools, enabling their solutions to inspire change in other urban areas around the EU.
Image EUI 23 January 2024 Enhancing the skills of urban practitioners with our capacity building offer In today's rapidly evolving urban landscape, cities face multiple challenges related to sustainable development, policy implementation and effective governance. To meet these challenges, urban practitioners and policy-makers need to continuously improve their skills and knowledge. Recognising the critical importance of this, the European Union Initiative (EUI) offers a wide range of capacity-building services aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of cities in designing sustainable urban development policies, strategies, and practices. In this article, we will delve into EUI's capacity-building activities, focusing on how they can contribute to skills development and capacity enhancement.
29 - 30 May 9:00am Leveraging Innovation Ecosystems for Sustainable Cities: an EUI Capacity Building Event In person - Tampere, Finland