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𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆! ⁣ Read now the European Commission Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. As rural areas become highly car-dependent and cities grow, so does the need for sustainable and efficient transport. ⁣ ⁣ Here’s how #SharedMobility can change our daily commutes:⁣ ⁣ 🔹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Shared mobility enhances public transport, offering viable alternatives and making our journey smoother and more efficient.⁣ 🔹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Long-term investments ensure that shared mobility becomes a stable part of our transport system. 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹: Urban space is redistributed to accommodate everyone better.⁣ 🔹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: High-quality, inclusive mobility options prioritize safety for all users.⁣ ⁣ At SMAPE - Shared Mobility Action Programmes Exchange thanks to Interreg Europe, we’re aligned with these goals and pushing for innovative solutions to make our cities greener and more accessible. 🌍🚲🚍⁣ ⁣ 🔗 Take a broad look at the recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/dq2bB5Cv

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 The European Commission's Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) has adopted a new set of recommendations on complementing public transport with shared mobility and using the Social Climate Fund to support public transport - take a look at these recommendations for shared mobility. #smape #mobility #sharedmobility #egum #dgmove #climatefund #eu

🆕22 new innovative projects from EU #cities. Supported by a total ERDF budget of EUR 98 million, the selected urban authorities will have the opportunity to experiment creative, innovative and sustainable solutions in the areas of: - Greening cities - Sustainable tourism - Harnessing talent in shrinking cities Learn more about these initiatives and how they aim to transform our urban spaces⬇ #UrbanDevelopment #EUFunding #Innovation #SustainableCities #GreenCities

❗⏰𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 ⏰❗ A reminder that until the 31st of July, we are holding public consultations on the Draft Action Plans for the 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 and 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬. The Urban Agenda for the EU scope is threefold and based on three pillars of EU policymaking (better regulation, better funding, better knowledge). The highlighted 2 actions from #GreeningCities and #SustainableTourism focus on making innovative and user-friendly funding sources for urban areas. Let's zoom in on two key actions highlighted by both partnerships regarding better funding. 💪🥇𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝐹𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑢𝑟𝑏𝑎𝑛 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑟𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 This action aims to recommend earmarking funds for green infrastructure under the ERDF and Cohesion Fund, facilitate access to information on EU funding opportunities for green infrastructure, increase the availability of structural funds for green infrastructure and improve the funding process for municipalities. 🤜🤛 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝐸𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑈𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐶𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑀𝐸𝑠 𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑚 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 This action aims to generate good practices and case studies for using sustainability certifications in tourism SMEs, develop a pool of credible and transparent certifications and raise awareness and promote certification use among tourism stakeholders. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲:  ST: https://lnkd.in/eh_CNYsz GC: https://lnkd.in/dU8XYAcV #GreeningCities #SustainableTourism #UrbanAgendaEU #ClimateResilience #PublicConsultation #SustainableCities #UrbanGreening

This is your chance to comment on the Draft Action Plans for #GreeningCities and #SustainableTourism for the #UrbanAgendaEU! #urbanpolicy #PublicConsultation #Collaboration #Innovation

🌍🚴♂️🚆 Exciting developments in sustainable urban mobility! MobiliseYourCity is actively shaping the future of transport in 12 cities across Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.  The MobiliseYourCity Global Monitor 2024 is now available, showcasing the efforts in mobility planning, policy development, and increasing investment for sustainable transport.  #urbanplanning #GlobalMonitor2024 #MobiliseYourCity #sustainablemobility #mobilityplanning Read the report to explore key achievements:  • 13 of 19 completed SUMPs moving into implementation,  • Over 1.75 billion euros mobilised for implementation, • Six essential resources and enhanced knowledge-sharing efforts launched. Explore more: https://bit.ly/3PRnIOI

How Cool to Be Used as an Exemplar by the Joint Secretariat of Interreg North-West Europe (NWE)! Cool Neighbourhoods - Cool Neighbourhoods thank you also for the investment and trust in our project! We’re thrilled to announce that the Cool Neighbourhoods project was showcased as an exemplar by the Interreg North-West Europe (NWE) Joint Secretariat at the annual event in Dublin! This recognition underscores the innovative strides we’re making to tackle some of the most pressing urban challenges related to climate adaptation, urban greening, and community well-being across NWE. Cool Neighbourhoods focuses on building resilience against heat stress while enhancing urban liveability through nature-based solutions and sustainable urban designs. By combining local expertise, cutting-edge technology, and targeted community engagement, the project aims to create safer, greener public spaces that contribute to better air quality, biodiversity, and social cohesion. The project’s objectives are comprehensive, as follow: Reducing heat stress in dense urban areas through increased greenery and shading. Enhancing biodiversity and integrating green infrastructure. Improving community resilience by directly involving citizens, especially vulnerable groups, in planning and development processes. Promoting climate resilience and sustainability practices across pilot cities and neighbourhoods. With nine pilot areas spread across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France, Cool Neighbourhoods is a transnational effort that serves as a model for other cities in North-West Europe, providing practical examples and innovative solutions that can be scaled and adapted across the region. 🌍 Cool Neighbourhoods is proud to contribute to a more resilient, connected, and climate-conscious Europe! Interreg North-West Europe (NWE) Gemeente Middelburg Interreg North Sea Programme Cool Cities NSR GreenDense IB-Green Except Integrated Sustainability Tiny Maenhout Sabine COUROUBLE Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer Provincie Antwerpen University of Antwerp HZ University of Applied Sciences Ville de Saint-Omer Ville de Ville de Differdange Sioen Industries Gemeente Goes Benny Pycke, PhD Eranda Janku, PhD #UrbanResilience #Sustainability #ClimateAdaptation #Networking #Innovation #GreenCities #Liveability #UrbanResilience 📸 Image of Joint Secretariat presentation slides

What strategies can you implement to turn your city into a zero-carbon ecosystem? 🌿 Discover the insights from our EU-funded project, SPARCSeu at the Final Conference! SPARCS aims to demonstrate and validate innovative solutions for smart and integrated energy systems, transforming cities into sustainable, zero-carbon ecosystems with an improved quality of life for their citizens. Learn how innovative solutions are driving the shift towards sustainability in urban environments. Join us in exploring this project that is shaping the future of sustainable cities, hearing success stories from leading experts and practitioners in the field, and discovering key strategies for implementing effective and impactful sustainable solutions. 📅 Date: September 11-12, 2024 📍 Location: Espoo, Finland 📣 Plus, the Scalable Cities Secretariat is thrilled to announce the 10th Call for Visitor Cities is now open for those cities interested in learning about the achievements of the SPARCS project! Interested cities can apply by visiting the Scalable Cities website. ⏰ Deadline for applications: July 26, 2024, at 12:00 CET Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, network with industry leaders, and be part of the transformation towards greener, smarter cities. Register now for the event 🌐 https://lnkd.in/dx3nRADh #SmartCities #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanInnovation #SPARCSConference #SiteVisits #P2P

Travelling to visit your friends and family or dropping off kids at after school activities are not a concern - if traffic is running smoothly. And Denmark, like any other country, needs continuous development of its infrastructure 🚌🚓🚗 In this video, Senior Market Director Michael Knørr Skov voices his opinion on why we need a long-term and green national mobility plan that is both socially and environmentally sustainable. “A long-term national mobility plan for Denmark should take a holistic approach and consider the users of mobility solutions, how it relates to our cities and its impact on resource consumption. Furthermore, it should contribute to enhancing sustainability, both environmentally and socially,” he explains. #infrastructure #mobility

On Tuesday an important milestone to #JustMobility was set: the #HamburgCharter for Inclusive and Just Mobility was signed by more than 20 international organizations at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. 📓🖋️🤝     🚈 What’s it about? The Hamburg Charter is grounded on the understanding that mobility is a basic human right and the transition to low-carbon transport systems must enable fair, dignified, safe and #sustainablemobility for all citizens!     🔍 What does it include? It includes 8 principles like “Inclusivity in Transport” or “Accessible and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure”. It also gives implementation guidelines on different levels (eg. local, national, international).     🌍 At the same time 5.400 kilometers away, our colleagues were discussing and elaborating on exactly the points mentioned in the charter with 20 experts from 12 different African countries. 🌍      💡 What’s happening? On Monday the first of three workshops on “Turning Points for Sustainable Transport in Africa” was launched in Accra, Ghana. This workshop, part of the Rethinking Transport project and hosted together with Agora Verkehrswende, focused on the crucial theme of #JustMobility.        📚 What will come next? Over the next 6 months, we will host two more workshops, delving into #Emobility and #ResilientInfrastructure. The insights from these sessions will be compiled into a comprehensive report set for publication in 2025, including extensive reviews and discussions. #WeChangeTransport (CT) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH; Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme); Institute for Transportation and Development Policy; World Resources Institute; KfW; Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative; Verena Knöll; Cabrel Tokam; Naville Geiriseb; Amanda Ngabirano; Dennis Kange; Carly Gilbert-Patrick; Claire Birungi; Cynthia Kipsang; Anne Kamau; Kwame Odame, PhD; Juliet Adu; Stefanie Holzwarth; Helvi Meke Petrus (PhD,FCILT); Lesego Moshikaro-Amani; Dr. Gladys Moraa.M. Nyachieo