The global economy and population is growing, but the planet is not. We have to be smarter and more circular in the way we grow our cities where we expect an additional 2.5 billion people by 2050. Already sixty percent of our waste and three quarters of resource use and GHG emissions come from cities [...]

EUROCITIES will hold its second mayors summit next 20-21 March 2019 in Brussels to launch its political manifesto ahead of the European elections and to present the results of our cities’ work in bridging the gap between Europe and its citizens. At a time when Europe is striving to retain its legitimacy and relevance, cities [...]

The Working Group Migration & Integration will meet from 8 to 10 April 2019 and is hosted by the City of Toulouse. On Monday 8 evening, the participants are invited to attend the exhibition "Frontiers" at the space Diversité Laïcité of Toulouse City Hall at 19.00. On Tuesday 9, we will start at 9.00 with [...]

The 2019 ICORN Network Meeting & PEN International WiPC Conference is titled At Home, Everywhere.  Under the title At Home, Everywhere, more than 300 writers, artists, activists, city representatives, sister networks and experts from around the globe will meet in Rotterdam 29-31 May 2019 for the biennial ICORN Network Meeting and PEN International WiPC Conference, to explore what it [...]

Each year, the Chicago Forum, hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Financial Times, raises provocative questions about the rising influence of global cities and their capacity to solve pressing global challenges. This unique international forum brings together leaders across corporate, civic, educational, and cultural sectors to share innovative solutions and insights on [...]