“Hope in the City” tells a story of urban challenges and nature-based solutions
By Dana Vigran and Subuhi Parvez “Hope in the City” tells the story of Vikram and his daughter Anita who…
The data gap: What we still don’t know about urban freight
By Himanshu Raj and Dana Vigran Have you ever thought about the entire journey of an item you order online…
How Helsinki cut food transport emissions using sustainable procurement
The City of Helsinki’s Palvelukeskus Helsinki (Helsinki Service Center) provides food for over 100,000 people every day. Schools, daycare centers…
Restoring trust in public transport: the way forward
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the transport sector has experienced some of the most severe social and economic…
Bangladesh Municipality Initiates Free Delivery of Groceries in Eco-Friendly Vehicles during Lockdown
Following the imposition of a national lockdown in Bangladesh on March 24, to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus,…
Nepalese communities grapple with upstream-downstream water management challenges
For many years, the upstream and downstream communities in Nepal have harmoniously collaborated to ensure the availability of sufficient water…
New women-owned business seal encourages equitable procurement in Buenos Aires
Women-owned and operated businesses are getting a new seal of approval in Buenos Aires. The goal of the Sello Empresa…
Moving in the right direction: How the Korean “Bike to Work Challenge” is leveraging technology to tackle climate change
By Tu My Tran, Senior Officer, Sustainable Mobility, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Contributors: Yongseok Oh (Daegu Council for…
Achieving road safety through Vision Zero
By Himanshu Raj, Sustainable Mobility Officer and Dana Vigran, Senior Communications Officer Road traffic injuries are the tenth leading cause…
Japanese cities take a circular approach to energy and decarbonization
Local and regional governments are not waiting for their national governments to take climate action. In Japan, local governments have…
Africa leads the way in green buildings – a key enabler for renewables on the continent
Passive design and insulation can reduce a building’s energy demand and the city’s overall demand for energy, making renewables a…
How Lilongwe’s bats are contributing to national biodiversity planning
By Adel Strydom and Dana Vigran In a time when cities are bursting at the seams, policy reform is vital…