The forest COP that never turned into the cities’ COP 

The forest COP that never turned into the cities’ COP 

ByGuest Author

“During the so-called ‘implementation COP’, the absence of commitments on issues related to urbanization is not a mere technical detail – it is a symptom of a structural gridlock in climate multilateralism. Is the game, then, already lost?” reflects Philip Yang, Special Envoy of the COP30 Presidency for Urban Solutions, in this special guest op-ed.

Young Africans at the heart of the food transition: Towards sustainable, inclusive and resilient systems

Young Africans at the heart of the food transition: Towards sustainable, inclusive and resilient systems

ByGuest Author

Part of ICLEI’s “Youth Voices,” this guest op-ed article calls for greater recognition of young people’s potential in food policy development, as well as structural support for their initiatives.

The role of Youth Councils in Brazilian local governance and how cities can unlock their potential

The role of Youth Councils in Brazilian local governance and how cities can unlock their potential

ByGuest Author

This guest op-ed article explores how Youth Councils in Brazil are consolidating themselves as powerful tools for shared governance, co-creation, and accountability in the face of the climate crisis. How can cities unlock their potential to deliver true intergenerational climate justice?

How New Taipei City’s E-House Program is pioneering nearly zero-carbon communities through public-private collaboration

How New Taipei City’s E-House Program is pioneering nearly zero-carbon communities through public-private collaboration

ByGuest Author

Aiming for net-zero emissions in 2050, the largest city on the island of Taiwan has successfully implemented several initiatives, like its “Energy-Saving E-House Program,” the region’s first-ever housing energy-saving initiative engaging private stakeholders from the real estate sector and local communities.