Networks and cities' news

Vilawatt UTM celebrates the Final Event

On 18 and 19 October, Viladecans hosted the final event of the Vilawatt-UTM (URBACT Transfer Mechanism) project. These two days featured a shared, participative presentation of the main goals and results achieved during the URBACT-guided transfer of the innovative Vilawatt-UIA action on the energy transition that has been under way in Viladecans since 2016.

Vilawatt UTM Deep Dive Interviews

In July 2022 partner cities had the chance to visit for the first time Viladecans to see Vilawatt project on the site. After more than one year since the beginning of the project, we took the opportunity to interview Vilawatt UTM partner cities and ask their opinion on the project so far.

Copying Neighbours - augmented edition

More lessons learned about how to transfer inspiring practices between cities on sustainable food?

Take a look at last BioCanteens URBACT Transfer Network publication

Global Goals for Cities Case Study posters

All city partners submitted their case study posters to reflect their journey.

Global Goals for Cities Learning Kit

6 Modules to localise the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Integrated Action Planning 

Food Sovereignty: back to basics

Each food-related action carried out by a local authority must be backed by a food sovreignty vision. This has been a key message during the BioCanteens#2 network, but not always easy to convey. In fact, the inappropriate use of the term food sovreignty is nowadays creating more and more misunderstandings, making it easily confused with national protectionism. But lets' go back to basics, and define food sovereignty. What is it, and why is it so important?