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From Lakes to Dykelands: Cities Exchange on Nature-Based Solutions in Halifax

From 26 to 29 May 2026, Halifax, Nova Scotia, hosted the first in-person meeting of the EU Cities Gateway Nature-Based Solutions Thematic Cluster. The event brought together representatives from Austin (United States) Birmingham (United States) Dublin (Ireland) Halifax (Canada) Hamburg (Germany) Larissa (Greece) Nanaimo (Canada) Rijeka (Croatia) to exchange practical approaches to climate adaptation and begin shaping cooperation for the...

EU Cities Gateway Newsletter – 01

The first edition of the EU Cities Gateway Newsletter has been sent out. Learn all about the progress of a new chapter in transatlantic urban cooperation, now well underway after several months of dynamic engagement. The EU Cities Gateway Program, running from 2025 to 2028, builds on the legacy of longstanding EU-funded initiatives such as the International Urban and Regional...

Circular Economy in Action: Cities Learning Together in Phoenix

On 22 April 2026, the EU Cities Gateway Program convened cities from Europe, Canada, and the United States in Phoenix for the launch of its Circular Economy Thematic Cluster. The meeting coincided with Earth Day, providing a timely backdrop for discussions on sustainable urban development. The Circular Economy Cohort brings together eight participating cities: Phoenix (United States) Boulder (United States)...

EU Cities Gateway at Smart City Expo Barcelona 2025: Partnering for Urban Innovation Across Borders

Parts of our team took part in this year's Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona, supporting the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Programs Latin America and Australasia during their largest in-person gathering to date. Held under the theme "The Time for Cities", this record-setting edition of the world’s most influential event on urban innovation welcomed over 27,000...