EUI's Official Launch at Cities Forum 2023 – Together for green and just cities!
The Cities Forum is the place and moment to exchange on the urban dimension of Cohesion Policy for 2021-2027, key policies and initiatives such as the Urban Agenda for the EU, the EU Mission for 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities, and explore how the New European Bauhaus can be used to make a difference in local development.
Following the theme of this year’s edition, the event will focus on the role of cities in implementing the European Green Deal and the importance of strategic approaches to address the needs for climate adaptation and environmental protection.
In addition to our official launch being hosted by the Cities Forum, participants will also have the opportunity to join us in our first EU level capacity building event! As the new secretariat for the Urban Agenda for the EU, you can also expect a session introducing the new partnerships on Food and Equality in Cities. Join us in reflecting on the future themes for UAEU!
The 5th edition of the CITIES FORUM will strive to create a space dedicated to sustainable urban development, in order to exchange about and inform on current urban challenges and available solutions. The event also aims at asserting the role of small and medium sized cities, as well as functional territories in order to tackle place-based responses to local challenges.
In essence, the event will highlight the green transition in cities, while re-affirming the core EU objective of social inclusion. Interested in learning more about the green transition and social inclusion? Check out our work on Just Transitions focusing on: skills for a green future, making the transition affordable and democratic for all in aims of achieving climate neutrality, leaving no place or person behind.
Stakeholders implementing and promoting integrated and sustainable urban development, including cities, regions, umbrella organisations and NGO’s, will contribute to the success of this edition of the Cities Forum by being speakers and leading workshops. Additionally, high-level political representatives from all levels of government, from all over Europe, will be invited to participate.
Join us in Torino on 16-17 March 2023 for the official launch of EUI, our first EU level capacity building event and to discover what’s next in sustainable urban development!
Check out the official website for the agenda and other practical info!