Catalonia plans "independence from rainwater" by 2040
It will be achieved through seawater desalination plants
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The new initiative seeks to strengthen the variety of climate programmes under the resilience label
The event set the stage for a more prominent role at COP30 in Belém, Brazil in 2025
Crucial aspects of resilience, sustainable development and recovery will be under the thematic spotlight
Local authorities at COP28 are calling for increased acknowledgement of their importance in transformative climate action
The programme invites authorities to sign up and help achieve EU's Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change
Subnational Governments and Next Generations Address the Climate Emergency Together
Daring Cities 2022's @BonnGlobal workshops will help show you how
Interview with Herald Ruijters, Director, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE), European Commission
Cities face critical challenges on the path to sustainable mobility, yet they also hold the key to action. More than 70% of Europeans live in cities, and urban areas account for around 23% of EU greenhouse gas emissions from transport. At the same time, European cities are home to some of the boldest and most innovative solutions for passenger and freight transit. This year’s edition of the Urban Mobility Days will address these key challenges.