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Sustainable transport is non-negotiable for livable cities
Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Sustainable transport is non-negotiable for livable cities

ByGuest Author June 9, 2017June 3, 2025

In the lead up to the EcoMobility World Congress, taking place from 2-4 October 2017 in Kaohsiung, we have invited…

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Responding to vulnerability and its root causes
Equitable Development

Responding to vulnerability and its root causes

ByGuest Author May 6, 2017June 3, 2025

By Bryce Appleby, human geographer, MSc Candidate at Universität Bonn / UNU-EHS – United Nations University of Environmental Risk and…

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The blue, the green, the city in between
Practical solutions

The blue, the green, the city in between

ByGuest Author May 6, 2017June 3, 2025

by Laura Spray, MSc Candidate in Geography at Universität Bonn / UNU-EHS – United Nations University of Environmental Risk and…

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What integrated disaster and climate resilience means to cities
Resilient Development

What integrated disaster and climate resilience means to cities

ByGuest Author May 5, 2017June 3, 2025

By Bryce Appleby, Human geographer, MSc Candidate at Universität Bonn / UNU-EHS – United Nations University of Environmental Risk and…

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How African cities are advancing SDG 11
Global Advocacy

How African cities are advancing SDG 11

ByGuest Author May 5, 2017June 3, 2025

By Laura Spray, MSc Candidate in Geography at Universität Bonn / UNU-EHS – United Nations University of Environmental Risk and Human…

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Water management: Women must be central to inclusive strategies
Circular Development Equitable Development Nature-based Development

Water management: Women must be central to inclusive strategies

ByGuest Author May 4, 2017June 3, 2025

by Janna Frischen, MSc Candidate, United Nations University and Resilient Cities 2017 communications volunteer Urban growth is becoming a major global…

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New Vendor Engagement Framework Helps Cities Work Smarter
Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

New Vendor Engagement Framework Helps Cities Work Smarter

ByGuest Author May 2, 2017June 3, 2025

By Melanie Nutter, Principal, Nutter Consulting and Betty Seto, Head of Department, DNV GL In the past five years, leading…

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Letter from Thomas Kastrup-Larsen, Mayor of Aalborg, Denmark
Letters from our network

Letter from Thomas Kastrup-Larsen, Mayor of Aalborg, Denmark

ByGuest Author April 27, 2017

Dear ICLEI friends and colleagues, Cities are taking the lead when it comes to pushing the sustainable agenda. This was…

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Letter from Pekka Sauri, Deputy Mayor of Helsinki – March 2017
Global Advocacy Letters from our network Practical solutions

Letter from Pekka Sauri, Deputy Mayor of Helsinki – March 2017

ByGuest Author March 9, 2017March 15, 2017

Dear ICLEI Friends and Colleagues, Cities around the world have a crucial role in the transition to sustainable consumption and…

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Letter from Chen Chu, Mayor of Kaohsiung – February 2017
Letters from our network Transport & mobility

Letter from Chen Chu, Mayor of Kaohsiung – February 2017

ByGuest Author February 23, 2017June 3, 2025

Dear ICLEI friends and colleagues, To advance sustainable transport globally, the City of Kaohsiung will host the 3rd EcoMobility World…

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Protecting our water sources brings a wealth of benefits
Nature-based Development Water

Protecting our water sources brings a wealth of benefits

ByGuest Author January 12, 2017June 26, 2025

By Andrea Erickson, Managing Director, Water Security The journey of our water from source to tap is long, and not…

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Water markets can support an improved water future
Nature-based Development

Water markets can support an improved water future

ByGuest Author August 23, 2016July 19, 2024

By Brian Richter, Chief Scientist, Water at The Nature Conservancy Fresh water touches every part of daily life—from drinking water…

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