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Become a virtual Groninger – play the game

Partner city Groningen introduces online introduction game for international students

Our partner cities all aim to attract international students and expats to their cities. In times of the COVID-19 crisis, this may be even a more challenging task: international students are more uncertain about their studies abroad and if it is wise to go live in another country. Groningen therefore has developed a new online game: ‘Become a virtual Groninger’ to attract and introduce internationals to their future home.

First steps and projects of collaboration happening: Exhibition „Quarantine“ in Dubrovnik

URBACT „Active NGOs“ project in Dubrovnik started with the idea of bettering the communication and collaboration between various public and civil actors that are engaged in public-civil partnerships and are dealing with the topic of participatory governance, especially in the forms of cultural and social centers. One of the goals was made specifically in bettering the communication and collaboration between the Platform for Lazareti located in the quarantine complex Lazareti and Youth Center Dubrovnik. Such collaboration and crossover happened during the beginning of September 2020!

Krakow analyzes sustainable tourism policy within its ULG

On October 6 th, the ULG online meeting in Krakow gathered a large number of participants (52 people) to analyze and discuss the new strategic document of the city entitled "Krakow's sustainable                              tourism policy for 2021-2028".

Gender equality, climate change and transportation

What is equality in transport and mobility? According to Christian Dymén, researcher and consultant at Trivector, it is the equal possibility to influence the planning process and the power to choose between different modes of transportation. However, this is not just a question about equality between men and women, if we do not change the current transport behavior, the emissions from the transport sector will continue to damage our environment. So, in addition to the question mentioned: How can mobility become more equal and at the same time, more sustainable?

Mobility at the margins

Outside of Europe research confirms that women continue to be one of the most exposed groups in mobility and transport, creating barriers in their everyday life. This can be demonstrated by the example of domestic workers in Bogotá, Medellín and São Paulo presented by Harvard Doctor of Juridical Science, Valentina Montoya Robledo.