As cities face extreme weather events and growing inequality, nature-based solutions (NbS) can boost biodiversity, manage risks, and improve urban life. But financing remains the biggest hurdle. Turning ideas into action means rethinking how we plan, value, and invest in nature.
This blog explores two groundbreaking initiatives in Seoul that are paving the way for urban resilience. Firstly, the Metro Farms project is turning subway stations into cutting-edge vertical farms that harness the power of AI and IoT. These smart farms produce pesticide-free vegetables year-round, while also conserving water and reducing emissions. Plus, they play a crucial role in community education and support for vulnerable groups. Secondly, Seoul has implemented an AI-driven wildfire detection system that uses solar-powered sensors and LPWAN technology to monitor fire-prone areas in real-time. This enables swift action and enhances public safety. Collectively, these projects demonstrate how Seoul is utilizing advanced technology to address food security and climate challenges within its dynamic urban environment.
Local and regional governments are paying attention to the multilateral oceans agenda because of the myriad ways life in coastal cities, towns and regions depends on the health and sustainability of our oceans.
This op-ed guest article argues that youth participation in urban governance must move beyond symbolism to real power, especially in the Global South.
How can we ensure tourism not only thrives but also helps protect our planet?
Under the umbrella of Daring Cities 2025 Bonn Dialogues, this event highlighted the importance of partnerships to deliver not just ambitious plans, but real climate action for a thriving future.
The 2nd CHAMP UNFCCC Focal Point Dialogue provided a platform for national government endorsers and their strategic partners to assess progress and guide CHAMP’s implementation toward COP30.
Mostly not. And that’s an issue, since one of the drivers of success for COP30 could be how well the NDCs 3.0 reflect and enable climate action in cities.
Born from the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, these three multilateral environmental agreements have shaped how the international community approaches global environmental challenges.
By leveraging simulation, play, and interactivity to generate learning outcomes, serious games have been used in various sectors, including healthcare, military, and policymaking.
Every year, the Bonn Climate Talks – formally the sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SBs) – serve as the mid-year checkpoint on the road to the annual COP. With over 6,000 national delegates and civil society representatives expected, the SB62 (16-26 June 2025) is far from routine.
What if your coffee cup or takeout container didn’t end up in the trash, but went back into circulation, reducing waste, cutting emissions, and sparking local innovation and green jobs? Explore lessons from the Circular City Labs project.