Networks and cities' news

Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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    Cities with ideas - Let's talk about energy

    What is the youth's vision of the environmental situation the world is currently facing?

    Hélène Mazaleyrat

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  • An action packed kick off to Phase 2!

    This Kick off was a bit different than we are used to! Everything online, however what a way to kick off Phase! Read more about the key messages and learnings during our 1st Transnational meeting, Phase 2.

    Esmée Dijt

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  • SUCEAVA CARD4ALL FUTURE STRATEGY

    In this video Suceva, shows its future strategy for the Citizen Card based mainly in mobility and culture and also how its politicians lead and believe in the project. Political commitment is one of the keys of a succesful Good Practice implementation.

    l.gmendez

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  • Opportunities and challenges of civic participation in Siracusa

    There are many opportunities for civic participation in Siracusa, a partner of URBACT ACTive NGOs project, but there are also challenges mainly connected with the lack of physical space for different NGOs to implement their activities. Gianni Saraceno, member of URBACT local group and a representaive of association S.D. Syrako Rugby Club shares his experience of involvement in the project. 

    z.biteniece

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  • The power of Honey

    The Municipality of Amarante, one of the most beautiful and “sweet” cities of Portugal, is a destination in the north of the country. It is recognized for its honey in varieties such as heather, rosemary, eucalyptus or orange which is so special, that it is labelled with the EU Protected geographical indication. Originating from traditional use of honey in the culinary field and due to locals with dreams and visions, who joined small beekeepers and developed their business, local honey and diverse products made with honey or other bee products are distributed across the country and abroad. Today, beekeeping is a growing sector of the local industry especially important for the rural areas.  

    v.erhart

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  • The Aha! Moment - How Poznan turned its potential into an Education Innovation Network

    “Creativity is about making connections and usually depends more on collaboration than individual efforts” Ken Robinson, Out of our Minds: Learning to be Creative.

     

    “How is it possible that we have not tried out more durable and permanent cooperation prior to commencement of the ON BOARD project?” remarked one teacher involved in the ON BOARD project, locally coordinated by the city of Poznań. “Why didn’t we do this earlier?”

    s.mendez

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