The new Open European Day (OED) programme has been released, providing details of how the event will facilitate discussion and exchange of experience on climate resilience between cities. Set to take place in Bonn (Germany) on 5 July, the event will precede the opening of the Resilient Cities conference. Cities contributing to the Open Day include London (United Kingdom), Paris (France), Madrid (Spain), Thessaloniki (Greece), Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom), Bologna (Italy) and many more.

The OED is supported by key EU projects on climate resilience such as RESIN and PLACARD and by European institutions including the European Investment Bank, DG CLIMA and DG Research. These institutions, together with other key adaptation players, will share information on climate support opportunities for cities and will be available for discussion during the Marketplace session.

Topics to be discussed during the event include climate services, nature-based solutions, mainstreaming adaptation and financing adaptation. The European Environment Agency Report "Urban adaptation to climate change in Europe 2016" will be launched at the evening reception. The event is free of charge and online registration is now available. Places are limited, so early registration is recommended

For more information and to register, click here. more   31 May 2016 EU Urban Agenda launched in AmsterdamThe Pact for the Urban Agenda was adopted by EU ministers in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) on 30 May. Titled the Pact of Amsterdam, the EU Urban Agenda was introduced to improve the effectiveness of EU and national policies through involving local and regional authorities in their design. The EU Urban Agenda will allow local and regional authorities to work with EU and national institutions to develop action plans in response to major urban challenges such as air quality, the inclusion of refugees and migrants, urban poverty, and housing. The pact will allow the different levels of government to launch joint initiatives and shape new legislation and improve existing EU rules.

"Having waited over a decade, the EU Urban Agenda is a milestone for Europe. By integrating important EU legislation whilst engaging every level of government, laws and policies can better meet the needs of our ever expanding cities. The Urban Agenda shows that the EU is committed to better "“ not more "“ regulation. But we are at the very beginning and its success depends on the continuous commitment from all decision makers including the EU institutions, Member States, cities and regions. I call on all pioneering cities to take now the lead," said Markku Markkula, President of the Committee of the Regions.

The Basque Declaration, acclaimed by around 900 participants of the 8th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns, held in the Basque Country from 27-29 April 2016, supports the alignment of the EU Urban Agenda with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. The Declaration provides pathways for European Cities and Towns to create productive, sustainable and resilient cities for a liveable and inclusive Europe.

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