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EcoLogistics’ big challenge: Reduce emissions, congestion, noise and deaths associated with urban transport while improving social equity
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EcoLogistics’ big challenge: Reduce emissions, congestion, noise and deaths associated with urban transport while improving social equity

ByMark Wessel

Create quieter delivery solutions. Declutter the roads and make them safer. Deliver goods more efficiently. Fast-track the development of alternative fuel technologies. Those were just some of the solutions Daring Cities’ presenters pondered, during two sessions on EcoLogistics last week: the first focusing on how to achieve lower carbon emissions in the transport sector; the…

Unearthing inequity: Three reflections on advancing rural-urban solutions for land, climate, and justice
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Unearthing inequity: Three reflections on advancing rural-urban solutions for land, climate, and justice

ByAnina Hartung

Who owns the land, and who gets to decide how it’s used? These questions are not just about property—they are about power, rights, and justice. Explore the vital connections between urban and rural areas and the role of gender justice in sustainable land management. 

No one left behind: Three daring cities embedding equity for sustainable urban development
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No one left behind: Three daring cities embedding equity for sustainable urban development

ByBarbara Riedemann

The Malmö Commitment pledges social equity as the core of sustainable urban development, building a network of pioneer local and regional governments working together on inclusive approaches. At the Daring Cities 2024 Virtual Forum, Santa Fe, Argentina; Pittsburgh, USA; and Turku, Finland, took center stage, showcasing how they are adopting equity-focused strategies for an inclusive transition—setting a path for other cities to follow suit.

Equity in action: Shaping climate solutions for all
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Equity in action: Shaping climate solutions for all

ByMatteo Bizzotto

Integrating equity into climate mitigation is essential for creating sustainable cities that serve all residents, particularly marginalized communities. Initiatives like the INCLU:DE project and the Malmö Commitment on Inclusive and Equitable Communities exemplify successful strategies, promoting inclusive planning, inner-city collaboration, and equity-based methodologies.

Equity served: How local governments can ensure a just transition for sustainable food systems

Equity served: How local governments can ensure a just transition for sustainable food systems

ByMaría Alonso Martínez

Access, participation, and opportunity are three key ingredients local governments should consider when promoting local agriculture, reducing food miles, or supporting community markets. Explore how to implement them and real city examples to follow suit.  In recent years, the conversation around sustainable food systems has focused more on resilience, justice, and the well-being of communities….

How an Alliance has provided a much needed boost in equity-focused knowledge sharing for industrial cities
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How an Alliance has provided a much needed boost in equity-focused knowledge sharing for industrial cities

ByMark Wessel

Created four years ago as a platform for industrial cities to exchange knowledge and best practices towards a green and just transition, the Urban Transitions Alliance  is formally winding down. And yet, not unlike the proverbial booster rocket falling away after its job of launching a spacecraft into orbit is done, the Alliance has given…

How four cities are fostering equity-focused climate action
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How four cities are fostering equity-focused climate action

ByRebecca Wessinghage

Cities bring together all types of people into confined urban spaces, and they also reveal stark social inequalities. In dense urban environments, the contrast between rich and poor is particularly visible. This is the case in many industrial legacy cities with traditional workers’ districts. Close to former industrial sites, many of these heavily built-up neighborhoods…

Prioritizing equity in local climate action: An equity framework from industrial legacy cities

Prioritizing equity in local climate action: An equity framework from industrial legacy cities

ByRebecca Wessinghage

In the past years, citizen-led activism around the Fridays for Future movement and other climate justice groups have succeeded to make themselves heard, generate political momentum and mainstream climate change awareness across the broader population. Some local governments have answered these calls for action by declaring climate emergency in their cities and towns, often paired…

Tackling sustainability, food, and social inequalities: A roadmap from industrial legacy cities
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Tackling sustainability, food, and social inequalities: A roadmap from industrial legacy cities

ByMatteo Bizzotto

For cities with an industrial past that have undergone major transitions away from heavy industry as their economies have shifted, food insecurity has become a dire problem. Prolonged periods of disinvestment common to former blue-collar neighborhoods often means that food insecurity is more prevalent in these areas. But through their urban transitions, these cities are…

Five cities shift from industry to equity

Five cities shift from industry to equity

ByMatteo Bizzotto

Industrial legacy cities have been significantly impacted by the decline of manufacturing, which left them with soaring unemployment, rapid population loss and a legacy of environmental pollution. In the face of these challenges, city governments have been working to advance their economic and environmental transitions while embracing their industrial heritage and spearheading ambitious sustainability efforts….

Adopting and adapting sustainable approaches: China’s social and environmental transformation

Adopting and adapting sustainable approaches: China’s social and environmental transformation

ByMatteo Bizzotto

By Matteo Bizzotto, Communications Officer, and Hannah Rothschild, City-Business Collaboration Officer China’s rapid industrial and economic growth has come at the cost of soaring carbon emissions and negative environmental impacts. However, after becoming the world’s largest annual emitter, the country is now working hard to ensure that natural resources are preserved and ecological balance is…