Messages and impressions from Dunkerque 2010

The Metropolitan Urban Council of Dunkerque, its president Michel Delebarre, as well as the members of the European Sustainable Cities and Towns Campaign thank you warmly for your participation at the 6th European Sustainable Cities and Towns conference! Dunkerque 2010 explored how sustainable development can help local governments to face the current economic, social and climate challenges and how it can be further implemented in the current context of crisis. Key actors were convened to identify the changes needed to our political frameworks and explore how different sectors can cooperate to advance sustainable development in Europe. Key messages More recognition for the role local and regional authorities in the creation of smart, sustainable economies was the key message delivered at the 6th Sustainable Cities and Towns Conference. After three days of debate, analysis, discussions and presentations the more than1,800 participants at Dunkerque 2010, Europe's largest local sustainability event, accepted two political declarations that aim to shape the role of local governments in years to come.