Berlin City Link Conference | Sustainable Cities, United Efforts: A European Approach

How can European cities play an essential role in sustainability, climate protection, and citizen participation? How can transnational cooperation between municipalities drive innovation and resilience? These are the key questions at the heart of Berlin City Link Conference: Sustainable Cities, United Efforts: A European Approach.

The Conference brings together local government representatives, urban sustainability experts, civil society actors and citizens from across Europe to exchange knowledge, build partnerships, and explore solutions for common challenges. The conference is organized as part of the project ConnAct – EU Networks of Towns, which promotes cross-border dialogue, learning, and collaboration among European municipalities.

What to expect:

• Inspiring Inputs from Across Europe: Insights into successful initiatives and innovative approaches in the fields of climate action, sustainability, and citizen engagement.
• Interactive Workshops: Sessions offering space for exchange, discussion, and collaborative learning, focus on practical experiences, challenges, and opportunities for municipalities and their partners in driving forward sustainable development.
• Discussions: Exploring key issues more deeply—such as the role of funding, social justice, and long-term visions for sustainable urban development. Space for reflection, idea-sharing, and forward-thinking.
• Networking Opportunities: Informal networking areas and thematic discussion tables will offer many chances to connect, exchange perspectives, and explore new partnerships across borders and sectors.

This Conference is designed not only to impart knowledge to the participants, but also to identify concrete opportunities for action and approaches to cooperation. The interactive design promotes exchange and networking across national borders.