City of tomorrow: How megacities are pioneering sustainable development solutions

City of tomorrow: How megacities are pioneering sustainable development solutions

ByICLEI Network

Megacities are the result of ongoing urbanization processes. A megacity is a very large urban area with a population exceeding ten million people. Nowadays, there are over 40 such megacities globally, collectively housing more than 9% of the world’s population. The rise of megacities has led to significant environmental impacts, emphasizing the need for more sustainable urban planning and public services.

Centrar los derechos humanos en una adaptación climática equitativa y justa en el Sur Global

Centrar los derechos humanos en una adaptación climática equitativa y justa en el Sur Global

ByICLEI Network

Situar a las personas en el centro de las políticas de desarrollo es crucial para un progreso eficaz y sostenible, especialmente en el contexto de las disparidades económicas y políticas globales que prevalecen en tantos países del Sur Global.

Centralização dos direitos humanos na adaptação climática equitativa e justa no Sul Global

Centralização dos direitos humanos na adaptação climática equitativa e justa no Sul Global

ByICLEI Network

Colocar as pessoas no centro das políticas de desenvolvimento é fundamental para um progresso eficaz e sustentável, especialmente no contexto das disparidades econômicas e políticas globais que prevalecem em muitos países do Sul Global.

Nurturing community and planetary well-being

Nurturing community and planetary well-being

ByICLEI Network

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of nature in urban environments, providing solace and a sense of well-being during lockdowns. At the ICLEI World Congress, local and subnational governments, alongside WHO experts and NGOs, discussed the potential of Nature-based Solutions to address biodiversity loss and climate change while enhancing urban health.