The Basque Declaration

The Basque Declaration outlines new pathways for European Cities and Towns to create productive, sustainable and resilient cities for a liveable and inclusive Europe. The document aims to support and accelerate socio-cultural, socio-economic and technological transformation. The Basque Declaration was acclaimed by the participants of the 8th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns held in the Basque Country from 27-29 April 2016.

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540 CITIES/REGIONS    221 ORGANISATIONS    225  INDIVIDUALS   

have endorsed the Basque Declaration

 

 

THE SOCIO-CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION

 

1. Ensure equal access to municipal services

2. Involve citizens through participatory implementation

3. Encourage local private and civic engagement

4. Promote social innovation supporting inclusion

5. Nurture a sharing economy

 

 

THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

 

6. Capitalise on local economy and production

7. Create and close local value chains

8. Apply innovative financing approaches

9. Implement sustainable procurement principles

10. Pursue a shift towards a circular economy

THE TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION

 

11. Wisely select and apply smart technologies

12. Accelerate sustainability and innovation through public procurement

13. Guarantee equal access to information/digital services

14. Support open data standards

15. Prepare policies for socio-cultural changes due to innovation

 

 
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