Policy papers and projects relevant to Continuing Urbanisation

Urban Agenda for the EU - Futurium, European Commission

Urban Data Platform - DG JRC and DG REGIO - information on the status and trends of European cities and regions 

The Future of Cities - DG JRC

The State of European Cities Report 2016 - DG JRC and DG DG REGIO

Knowledge Centre for Territorial Policies -  assessment and scenarios for European cities and regions

Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL), tool for assessing the human presence on the planet, supported by the DG JRC, DG REGIO, and GEO Human Planet Initiative

EU Smart Cities Information System creates a platform for collaboration to develop smart cities and an energy-efficient urban environment

Atlas of the Human Planet 2019 – DG JRC

Atlas of the Human Planet 2018 - DG JRC

Atlas of the Human Planet 2017 - Global Exposure to Natural Hazards, by DG JRC Global Human Settlement Project

Atlas of the Human Planet 2016, by DG GEO Human Planet Initiative

The Urban Water Atlas for Europe presents the state of water management in more than 40 European cities and regions, together with a number of overseas examples

Urban Mobility (Partnership to improve transport in urban areas)

Air Quality (Partnership for better regulation, funding and knowledge in this area)

Circular Economy (Partnership to identify innovative, feasible solutions for circular economy)

The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy guidebook on how to develop a Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan