Why Join the programme?
The EU Cities Gateway – North America (EUCG-NA) is an EU-funded programme running from 2025 to 2028, designed to strengthen cooperation between cities and regions in the EU, the U.S., and Canada. Building on the Global Covenant of Mayors in North America and the International Urban and Regional Cooperation in North America, EUCG-NA connects local and regional authorities to co-develop practical solutions to shared urban challenges. The focus is on innovation, sustainability, and inclusive development, with an emphasis on real, actionable policy exchange and projects.
What sets EUCG-NA apart is its multi-pairing approach, enabling cities and regions to engage with multiple stakeholders to foster richer collaboration, broader learning, and more diverse perspectives. Participants will benefit from thematic networks, peer-to-peer exchange, study visits, networking events and structured consultations involving civil society, academia, and the private sector. A dedicated knowledge base including policy briefs, thematic webinars, and podcasts supports learning and capacity-building. By joining EUCG-NA, cities expand their international partnerships, draw on innovative practices from across the Atlantic, and actively shape the future of urban development through very concrete actions.