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@deia.eus Gernika-Lumo has been awarded the Escoba de Platino (Platinum Broom), the highest distinction granted by the Spanish Association for Technical Waste Management and Environmental Services (ATEGRUS), recognising excellence in urban cleanliness, waste management and environmental service quality. The award, announced in June 2026, highlights the municipality’s long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable urban management. It also marks the continua

Annelinn residents share their views on climate change and public space. 🌿 The Institute of Baltic Studies, together with the City of Tartu, conducted a survey among residents living in the apartment buildings between Kaunase and Kalda streets in Annelinn to better understand how people experience outdoor space, cope with changing climate conditions, and what improvements they would like to see in their neighbourhood. The study is part of the #ClimaGen project, which aims to

From 27 to 29 May 2026, Turin hosted the 5th edition of the #CitiesMissionConference2026, organised by the European Commission, NetZeroCities and the Città di Torino. The event brought together over 100 European cities, climate experts, policymakers and business representatives to advance Europe's urban climate transition focusing on mobilising finance, strengthening multi-level partnerships, and accelerating implementation towards 2030. #ClimaGen was part of the conversation

Over two and a half days (27–29 April 2026), partners and cities from across Europe met in Thessaloniki for a packed programme of working sessions, workshops and on-the-ground exploration. 🌊 🏛️ The city shared inspiring local initiatives and climate ambitions, setting the perfect stage for a day two field visit through Thessaloniki's urban regeneration demo area. We had the pleasure of welcoming a presentation of the #ReGreenerationEU Handbook – Measuring the Benefits of Ur

In April 2026, the Annelinn Green Hackathon came to a close with a final event celebrating innovative, community-driven solutions for a more sustainable neighbourhood in Tartu. Organised in collaboration between the City of Tartu , the Institute of Baltic Studies , TalTech , and Junior Achievement Estonia , the hackathon was part of the ClimaGen project and invited young people aged 16 to 30 to develop environmentally friendly ideas addressing local challenges in the Annelin

In August 2025, ClimaGen was featured in a city-to-city exchange webinar organised by the VARCITIES project , which brought together municipalities and public organisations from across Italy to exchange knowledge and experiences on sustainable urban development. The online session, hosted by the city of Castelfranco Veneto together with project partners, created a platform for dialogue between cities working on innovative approaches to climate resilience, nature-based solutio

📅 26 February 2026 🕓 16:00–17:30 (CET) 💻 Online 🔗 Register here: Registrations closed How can technology make nature-based solutions more inclusive, participatory and impactful for our cities? ClimaGen is joining Commit2Green, URBREATH Horizon Europe Project, ReGreeneration Europe, GreenInCities and Tecnológico de Monterrey for a joint webinar exploring how technology can advance societal readiness and support urban transformation. This session will dive into: Inclusiv

It has been one month since our second in-person ClimaGen project meeting and study visit to Gernika-Lumo! Over two and a half days, cities and partners from across Europe came together to share progress, exchange experiences, and work hands-on on key topics such as biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and community engagement 🤝🌍 During our visit to Gernika, we were welcomed by the municipality, explored local environmental challenges and initiatives, met inspiring young i

📅 16 October: NetworkNature EU Annual Event "Choose Nature" We joined stakeholders from across Europe to reflect on the urgency of transformative change to halt biodiversity loss and align economic growth with sustainability. Through inspiring sessions on working with and for nature, investing in nature, and partnering with nature, the event highlighted pathways to building a resilient economy that benefits both people and the planet. 📅 17 October: NetworkNature Nbs Task Fo

This week, the city of Trondheim hosted the physical kick-off meeting of the ClimaGen project, bringing together representatives from 9 European cities and a wide network of partners committed to climate adaptation, co-creation, and urban transformation. Over the course of three dynamic days, participants explored how cities can drive forward climate resilience through inclusive processes, arts and culture, and stakeholder engagement. 🔍 Highlights included: Site visits to Ny