COMPAS - Building an Inclusive Green Recovery - Inclusive Cities Covid-19 Research and Policy Briefing

As part of its response to Covid-19, and following consultation with the participating cities, the Inclusive Cities programme has developed a series of research and policy briefings illuminating some of the main challenges for local areas as part of their response to the Covid-19 epidemic and the link to inclusion and integration. [...] By putting the needs of marginalised and excluded sections of the population at the heart of their climate plans, cities can play their part in developing ways to mitigate and adapt to climate change that are “fully inclusive and benefit… the most vulnerable through the more equitable distribution of resources, enhanced economic and political empowerment, improved health and wellbeing, resilience. [...] Community action There is growing acknowledgement of the role of local and hyperlocal action to tackle the climate crisis, not least in the COP26 agreement, which included recognition of the “important role” of local communities and civil society in addressing and responding to the climate crisis (United Nations 2021). [...] The aims of the Needs Assessment were to provide: • An overview of the needs of international migrants in the city and the assets they bring; • Information and recommendations for commissioners, service providers and decision makers to use to improve the lives and outcomes of international migrants in the city. [...] • EC [European Commission] (2022) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.