Morten Kabell, Mayor for Technical and Environmental Affairs, Copehnagen (Denmark) explains how he thinks innovation can help to achieve low-carbon and sustainable cities. He also talks about how the city will be in 2020.
On 22-23 October, in preparation for COP21, Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson convened a pioneering group of business and civic leaders for the final event of the Bristol Summit Series – the culmination of Bristol’s year as European Green Capital 2015. The event used peer-learning, informed discussion and interactive exhibitions to explore how creative civic governance
As a co-host of the Cities & Regions Pavilion – TAP2015, Bristol, the UK’s first European Green Capital, is demonstrating its outstanding commitment and leadership in local sustainability initiatives that raise global climate change ambitions. George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol, explained: “The Pavilion will bring together voices of cities and local government networks from across
Post by Future Cities Catapult In the UK, at least 60% of journeys in cities and towns are under five kilometers, and too many short urban journeys are in cars. With the number of vehicles on the road expected to increase dramatically over the coming years in line with population and economic growth, reducing traffic gridlock
As a key partner of the Cities & Regions Pavilion – TAP2015, Siemens will host a session on Tuesday 8 December from 11.00 to 12.30 in the Agora Hall. Entitled “Accelerating Low-Carbon Development in Emerging Cities through City-Business Cooperation”, the session will convene global business leaders and mayors to discuss low-carbon investments and the potential
Date: Saturday, 5 December 2015 *Please note new time*: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Cities and Regions Pavilion in the Climate Generations Areas, Le Bourget site Registration: http://www.picatic.com/vancouvergreeneconomy You’re invited! As the economic development agency for the City of Vancouver, the VEC knows that there is a strong and clear business case for climate
In one week’s time, the eyes and ears of the world will focus on Paris to see whether national governments can reach a deal that will provide a sustainable future for current and future generations. The proposed negotiation text – over 50 pages long with 1,500 bracketed (i.e. without any guarantee of an agreement) sentences and paragraphs – is
A shift in behavior and day-to-day decisions is essential in reducing our individual carbon footprints. However, this shift often requires a change in mindset and awareness. Over the last 50 years, a lack of understanding and enthusiasm amongst the general population has been one of the biggest obstacles to sustainability. This is now changing, as
At COP21, nations are aiming to finalize a universal agreement on climate change. If successful, this historic meeting will establish the first legally binding universal climate agreement in over 20 years of negotiations, with the aim of keeping global warming below 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels. This aspiration has its limits. Even if we achieve
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