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Author: Barbara Riedemann

Barbara Riedemann is a journalist with over ten years of experience creating and editing print and digital media content. She has worked in the private media sector and governmental institutions. She is currently a communication master's student at the University of Heidelberg in Germany.
How can cities become catalysts for climate action innovation?
COP28 Research Transport & mobility

How can cities become catalysts for climate action innovation?

ByBarbara Riedemann December 12, 2023June 3, 2025

Urban innovation is not only about technology; it encompasses policy-making, finance, climate action communication, and even human interaction innovations. Explore…

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Resilience Hubs in action: Cities leading the way
COP28 Resilient Development

Resilience Hubs in action: Cities leading the way

ByBarbara Riedemann December 9, 2023July 29, 2024

More than twenty cities worldwide are recognized as Resilience Hubs, a certification given to cities when they achieve a high…

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Local youth voices going global: Uganda’s youth-led stocktake
COP28 Global Advocacy

Local youth voices going global: Uganda’s youth-led stocktake

ByBarbara Riedemann December 9, 2023April 7, 2025

Under the #Stocktake4ClimateEmergency initiative, 26 cities and regions staged their local events that officially contributed to the first Global Stocktake….

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Town Hall COPs energizing Global Stocktake towards and beyond COP28
COP28 Global Advocacy

Town Hall COPs energizing Global Stocktake towards and beyond COP28

ByBarbara Riedemann December 5, 2023April 7, 2025

In the lead-up to COP28, 26 cities and regions hosted their local events that officially contributed to the first Global…

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Transformative roads: Three Brazilian cities toward sustainable transport
COP28 Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Transformative roads: Three Brazilian cities toward sustainable transport

ByBarbara Riedemann December 1, 2023June 3, 2025

A wave of sustainable mobility is reshaping urban public transport in Brazil. From São Paulo’s shift to electric buses to…

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Beyond the hype: ICLEI’s experts reveal their COP28 expectations
COP28 Global Advocacy

Beyond the hype: ICLEI’s experts reveal their COP28 expectations

ByBarbara Riedemann November 29, 2023June 26, 2024

As the world counts down to COP28, more than 70,000 worldwide delegates set to converge in Dubai from November 30…

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Localizing the Global Stocktake: Subnational governments making a global impact on climate change
Global Advocacy Transport & mobility

Localizing the Global Stocktake: Subnational governments making a global impact on climate change

ByBarbara Riedemann November 27, 2023June 3, 2025

Under the #Stocktake4ClimateEmergency banner, 28 cities and regions have staged their local events that officially contribute to the first Global…

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Cities in motion: Celebrating the First World Sustainable Transport Day
Equitable Development Global Advocacy Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Cities in motion: Celebrating the First World Sustainable Transport Day

ByBarbara Riedemann November 25, 2023June 3, 2025

26 November marks the first-ever United Nations World Sustainable Transport Day, promoting sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transport. ICLEI joins this…

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Lessons from five daring cities that are paving the way toward a just and equitable climate emergency response
Daring Cities 2023 Equitable Development Zero emission Development

Lessons from five daring cities that are paving the way toward a just and equitable climate emergency response

ByBarbara Riedemann October 17, 2023June 26, 2024

Throughout this year, hundreds of cities, towns, and regions have gathered at Daring Cities 2023 to discuss their approaches in…

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Cities in Drive: Lessons from EcoLogistics Pilot Projects Towards  Sustainable Urban Freight
Equitable Development Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Cities in Drive: Lessons from EcoLogistics Pilot Projects Towards Sustainable Urban Freight

ByBarbara Riedemann September 20, 2023June 3, 2025

In nine cities spanning Argentina, Colombia, and India, a movement towards a more eco-friendly and efficient urban freight system is…

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