Valencia is actively involved in a series of national and international network with responsibilities in different fields of activity, as a way of getting to know the most important activities and projects under way in other parts of Europe and the world.
“Eurocities”
www.eurocities.org
EUROCITIES, founded in 1986, is the biggest network of European cities and is made up of over 130 cities in 30 European countries. Its purpose is to provide a platform for its members to share knowledge and experience, as well as analysing common problems and developing solutions through forums, workgroups, projects, activities and events.
“International Association of Educating Cities”
http://w10.bcn.es/APPS/eduportal/pubPortadaAc.do
This network of local governments aims to work on projects and activities jointly to improve citizens’ quality of life by means of involving them actively in the use and development of the cities themselves and in keeping with the charter approved by the Educating Cities.
“Network C6”
Created in January 1991, this network connects the cities of Toulouse, Montpellier, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Zaragoza and Valencia. It aims to promote cooperation to contribute to European integration and strengthening the potential of each of its members in areas such as transport, culture, tourism and environment.
“Young Creators Biennial”
www.bjcem.org
This association is made up of 20 member countries whose main objectives are to stimulate and enable communication and exchange between young creators in different countries, promoting cultural exchange beyond geographical and political borders, and creating a Europe and a Mediterranean united by art.
“Spanish Network of UNESCO Associated Schools”
http://www.unesco.org/es/aspnet/
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The Project Network UNESCO Associated Schools (ASPnet), commonly called the UNESCO Associated Schools, is a global network consisting of over 8,500 educational institutions in 180 countries. The entities making it up work for international understanding, peace, intercultural dialogue, sustainable development and implementation of quality education.
“Iberian-American Network of Digital Cities”
www.iberomunicipios.org
This initiative appeared in May 2001 and is an area open to all Iberian-American municipalities that have introduced or would like to introduce e-government solutions, as well as to others interested in promoting and carrying out initiatives involving local electronic administration with which to encourage citizens’ involvement in the information society. Valencia was host to the Digital Cities III Meeting in 2002.
“Network of Valencian Municipalities towards Sustainability”
www.xarcia.org
This network aims to exchange experiences between the municipalities of the province of Valencia for the implementation of Local Agenda 21, as well as obtaining grants to achieve that goal. Along with this the County Council of Valencia provides advice and technical assistance to members of the network.
“Covenant of Mayors"
www.eumayors.eu
The Covenant of Mayors is an agreement signed by over 900 cities that intends to go beyond the aims of the European Union in reducing CO2 emissions by encouraging the use of clean and efficient energies.
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“Cities for Children”
www.citiesforchildren.eu/
The European Network Cities for Children was initiated by the City of Stuttgart in 2007. The Network offers European cities the possibility to exchange and to develop progressive concepts across national borders on how to promote the well-being of children, young persons and parents in the urban environment. The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, the Council of European Municipalities and Regions and The Committee of the Regions support the Network as patrons. Over 50 cities from 26 European countries take part actively in the Network activities.
“Spanish Network of Cities for Climate"
www.redciudadesclima.es
The Network’s activity is aimed at promoting local Spanish policies of sustainable development and the fight against climate change, contributing to the reduction in greenhouse gases and compliance with the Kyoto Protocol.
“Iberoamerican Organization of Intermunicipal Cooperation.”
www.femp.es
L’OICI és una organització internacional de caràcter regional els objectius de la qual són els de contribuir al desenvolupament, enfortiment i autonomia dels municipis, defendre la democràcia de l’esfera local i promoure la integració efectiva de les administracions locals en el procés de desenvolupament nacional dels seus respectius països. A hores d’ara esta organització no té domini propi a Internet, i la informació que s’hi pot trobar està englobada en la pàgina de la FEMP:
“United Cities and Local Governments”
www.cities-localgovernments.org
This is considered to be the UN of cities. It is a network that aims for urban concentrations, where over half the planet’s population lives, to be represented politically in other forums and international decision centres such as the United Nations, and thereby foster cooperation to confront the effects of globalisation.
“European network of cities for local integration policies for migrants (CLIP)”
www.eurofound.europa.eu/
CLIP is a network of 30 European cities working together to support the social and economic integration of migrants. The CLIP network composition is threefold. It operates under the aegis of a number of European organisations, it comprises a network of European cities and is supported by a group of specialist European research centres.
“European Urban Security Forum”
www.fesu.org
The European Urban Security Forum is a network made up of over 300 local authorities created and supported by the Council of Europe that aims to promote policies to reduce crime and increase the role of local authorities in Spanish and European policies.
“Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe”
www.significantcemeteries.org/
ASCE is a non-profit organisation made up of public and private organisations responsible for managing cemeteries considered to be historically or artistically relevant.
