EU Green Capital Valencia will host 2024 edition of European Urban Resilience Forum
Crucial aspects of resilience, sustainable development and recovery will be under the thematic spotlight
It is urging people to call or visit elderly people this Christmas
To mark International Human Rights Day (10 December), several organisations from the Croatian city of Zagreb have launched a campaign to combat loneliness. With #NEusamljenosti (#NoLoneliness), the capital urges senior citizens to become more socially active. More importantly, it asks people of all ages to engage with the older individuals in their communities.
According to the City of Zagreb, the outbreak of the pandemic influenced the way people perceive loneliness. Before the COVID crisis, many believed that loneliness and social isolation only impacted senior citizens. Of course, after two years of remote work and social distancing, people have changed their perceptions on the matter.
Now, citizens understand that people of all ages can experience loneliness. For this reason, many have become more capable of identifying this issue in others and showing solidarity. Subsequently, they have become more empathetic.
To spread its message, the Croatian capital has collaborated with other associations and foundations to create posters and visuals that address loneliness. On these illustrations, one can read small but meaningful messages that encourage them to take action to prevent feelings of loneliness. Some of these include #NeMorateBitiSami (#YouDon’tHaveToBeByYourself) and #MaliZnakoviPažnje (#SmallSignsOfAttention).
Beyond this, the municipality is encouraging citizens to make small gestures that require minimal effort but make a huge difference. Giving examples of such gestures, the City of Zagreb writes that citizens can simply call their families or visit their elderly neighbours. Such actions are especially necessary during this time of the year, when many may feel lonely and alone.
City institutions and civil society organisations will promote the #NEusamljenosti campaign through social media, posters in nursing homes, and public transport vehicles.
The city was concerned about street noise and disturbances to residents
This, however, is likely to change soon
Crucial aspects of resilience, sustainable development and recovery will be under the thematic spotlight
This is city twinning for the 21st century
You can find it in the capital Sofia, where it was installed upon the initiative of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
People in both cities got to sit together both in person and virtually
The city was concerned about street noise and disturbances to residents
And the current administration plans to make Jardin del Turia Europe’s largest city green space by extending it to the sea
The aim is to have the public be able to admire the architectural design without distractions
The installation has been thought out with the concept of letting people “talk” to their dearly departed
It’s an urban space that has undergone several large-scale transformations throughout its existence
A US geologist claims to have solved the centuries-old mystery
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
Catch up with some recommendations for the 2024 European Capital of Culture programme from the mayor of Tartu
An interview with the ICLEI regional director for Europe аfter the close of COP28
An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team