Stockholm pursues climate holy grail: A fossil-fuel-free future — Part 2: Stubborn emissions
By John J. Berger, PhD, an energy and environmental policy specialist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, who is currently…
ICLEI’s take on what to expect in 2018: The year for a reality check
Last year ended with a sense that the momentum on sustainable development is durable. It was a hard blow when…
Becoming Sustainable Montréal through action and leadership
The Ville de Montréal is making sustainability a reality. From electrifying transport to promoting urban agriculture, Montréal is enacting policies…
Stockholm pursues climate holy grail: A fossil-fuel-free future — Part 1: Ambitious goals
By John J. Berger, PhD, an energy and environmental policy specialist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, who is currently…
Cities take on climate change in Latin America
Buenos Aires, Recife and Campinas have several things in common. They are all large cities in Latin America dealing with…
From Steel City to sustainable city: The story of Pittsburgh and cities with industrial legacies
Since the first industrial revolution, extractive and manufacturing industries have formed the backbone of local economies, leading to rapid urbanization…
Copenhagen’s Four-Fold Path to Carbon Neutrality: An ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions and create a sustainable future
By John J. Berger, PhD, an energy and environmental policy specialist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, who is currently…
Transitioning into ecomobility: Preparing for the EcoMobility World Festival in Kaohsiung
On 1 October, Kaohsiung will welcome visitors from around the world to the EcoMobility World Festival 2017. They are coming to…
Copenhagen, striving to be carbon neutral: The economic payoffs
By John J. Berger, PhD, an energy and environmental policy specialist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, who is…
How Hiroshima became the first city in its region to prepare for a changing climate
To accelerate climate action and to protect residents from the negative impacts of climate change, the City of Hiroshima, Japan…
Amsterdam mobilizes for a clean, prosperous, sustainable future
By John J. Berger, PhD, an energy and environmental policy specialist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, who is…
Mayor Anna Tenje takes Växjö, Sweden forward in championing renewable energy
A Member of ICLEI and the Global 100% Renewable Energy Cities & Regions Network, Växjö, Sweden is leading the way…