Signatory cities of the #GreenCityAccord are making headlines for their innovative initiatives to improve the environment. Learn more about their efforts in the European Green City Accord report on progress and achievements from 2020 to 2023. 👉Read it: kont.ly/3623f0a6

Healthy land feeds the world🌍 #DesertificationAndDroughtDay on 17 June reminds us of the need to #RestoreTheLand and #UnlockOpportunities. We stand #United4Land: 🔗unccd.int/news-stories/p… UN Land and Drought

Completing the #EnergyUnion involves a fundamental transformation of the EU’s energy system. Over the past decade, there has been considerable progress, but important challenges remain. Learn more in our June ‘in focus’ article 👇 europa.eu/!YVT9Mk #EUGreenDeal #NECPs

🧠 AI can dream 🏙 Cities are delivering This new publication from UN-Habitat + @SDUResilience shows how countries can strengthen their national climate plans with urban content: loom.ly/tnC8QZs

As part of the Green City Accord and #EUGreenWeek, the LIFEGreenMe5 project hosted a conference spotlighting circular economy solutions 🌍 The goal? Help 10 municipalities join the Green City Accord and boost sustainability locally. 🔗 environment.ec.europa.eu/news/discover-…

G7 leaders are gathering in Kananaskis, Alberta 🇨🇦 for their annual summit. They are expected to discuss: 📌 the global economy outlook 📌 economic growth and security 📌 making communities safe 📌 a more secure world 📌 Ukraine 📌 energy security → europa.eu/!cXJ6bC

Happy World Day to Combat #Desertification and #Drought🌏💧 #DYK that desertification is the process that turns fertile land into less productive -often barren- areas through unsustainable use and climate change? 🤔 But here's the silver lining: we can prevent and even reverse

Students in 2025 #EUGreenCapital 🇱🇹 Vilnius, recently staged a performance protesting waste in the fashion industry. They handed out bags made from discarded garments to illustrate the fun and practical ways to reuse old clothes. ♻️ Learn more below: 👉kont.ly/8ff448d5

🚗💨 Ghent’s regional #SUMP is taking bold steps for cleaner air! In line with city-level goals, #Ghent is expanding its Low Emission Zone (#LEZ) to cut pollution in the functional urban area (FUA) & boost urban-rural linkages. See case study for more: ow.ly/TboL50WaBr6

€721 million in European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants has been awarded to 281 leading researchers across Europe. From AI to cancer prevention and space exploration, we are investing in Europe’s most cutting-edge science. Europe remains committed to excellence and global talent. ↓

From Adaptation to Zero Waste, this ABC guide brings to life the key concepts shaping our cities for people and planet. Every city has blind spots. What’s yours getting right—and what’s it still learning?

Ready to transform the steel & coal industries? €40 million is available to fund game-changing projects in: 🔹 Low-carbon steelmaking 🔹 #JustTransition for coal mining regions Got bold ideas? Turn them into real impact! Apply by 24 September 2025 👉 europa.eu/!J9BpYj

Happy #SustainableGastronomyDay 🍽️ #LIFEProject EENOVA is reducing fossil fuel use across 5 food processing subsectors through energy-smart solutions, renewables & efficiency gains. Let’s make our food system greener 🥖🍎 🔗eenova-project.eu #LIFEProgramme

Today, cities of our network are invited to take part in a masterclass designed to enhance the understanding of how to advance a project by assessing its value for money, affordability, and bankability. 👉kont.ly/5a167e4b #EUGreenCapital #GreenCityAccord #EUGreenLeaf

The second Citizen Diary for Vilnius, #EUGreenCapital 2025 is now available! 🙌🇱🇹 Meet Silvestras Dikčius, a climatologist dedicated to teaching people "#sustainability hacks" that make their lives easier and greener. ✨ 👉 kont.ly/314a8747

Check out the Annual Bathing Water Report! 🌊 96% of bathing sites now meet EU standards, showing significant water quality improvement in recent decades. Read more about the European Environment Agency's bathing water report💧 👉kont.ly/76e58eda

What issues do you think the EU should invest in? The EU will start negotiating how to spend its long-term budget later this year - and Parliament wants to make sure European money is invested in what matters to European citizens. Learn more: eubudget.europarl.europa.eu

Students in Vilnius 🇱🇹, the 2025 #EUGreenCapital, have kicked off the Green Challenge for School Students! 🌎 Teams of students are coming together to create and implement solutions for eco-issues within their schools. 🌱 👉 kont.ly/dd4b8328 #GreenCities #Sustainability