The JRC’s urban activities and the New Leipzig Charter: Exploring the role of science for policy post 2020
December 2020
Investigating the JRC’s potential role in supporting urban policy-making over the next ten years, within the framework for sustainable urban development proposed by the New Leipzig Charter.
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