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Rotterdam: solutions for extreme rainfall and drought – the city as a sponge 07/19/19

By making the city act as a sponge, the effects of climate change may be mitigated more successfully. As of the beginning of this month, Rotterdam has a Sponge Garden, intended to investigate how this can look in practice.

Harbour Biomed and Rotterdam broaden and deepen their relationship 07/03/19

From Shanghai to Rotterdam and back again to deliver the best healthcare to patients! Last week a large delegation led by Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of Rotterdam, visited Harbour Biomed at Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai.

Launch of Voor Goed, Rotterdam Impact Agency
Launch of Voor Goed, Rotterdam Impact Agency 06/24/19

Rotterdam abounds with great initiatives and parties eager to contribute to a more pleasant and attractive city. The newly founded Voor Goed, Rotterdam Impact Agency unites these Rotterdam-based social entrepreneurs, corporates, funds and municipal players to forge new connections and work out original solutions for the social issues facing the city.

South American delegation visits Rotterdam to explore smart urban mobility
South American delegation visits Rotterdam to explore smart urban mobility 06/11/19

Rotterdam is one of the leaders of mobile innovation in Europe and has the ambition to be the frontrunner in Smart Mobility. The city is open to innovation and facilitates and supports different types of pilots for mobility related initiatives. The emphasis lies on smart, sustainable and green (emission reducing) innovations to create healthy mobility for everyone.

“Sometimes becoming an entrepreneur just happens.” Gaurav Genani, Rotterdam based entrepreneur and founder of Skelex, feels right at home in Rotterdam. "From the moment I found the RDM Rotterdam facilities, I felt that it could really happen for us here."
The Leading Maritime Capitals 2019: Rotterdam climbs to #3
The Leading Maritime Capitals 2019: Rotterdam climbs to #3 05/28/19

BlueCity: circular playground with balls BlueCity in Rotterdam is a circular playground for entrepreneurs with vision and balls. It's all about creating a waste free chain of production and consumption. A showcase about an ambitious initiative in Rotterdam.
Europe’s largest conference for sustainable cities UFGC comes to Rotterdam
Europe’s largest conference for sustainable cities UFGC comes to Rotterdam 05/23/19

URBAN FUTURE Global Conference (UFGC), Europe’s largest event for sustainable cities is coming to Rotterdam in 2021. This was announced by the organizing committee at UFGC in Oslo on Thursday May 23 2019. UFGC is the place to meet the most passionate and inspiring CityChangers from all over the world.

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