Top 3 Daring Cities 2020 outcomes
When ICLEI and our partners in the Federal City of Bonn and the German government began formulating a way to…
Daring Cities 2020: Top 5 most popular thematic sessions
A first-of-its kind virtual event, Daring Cities 2020 positioned itself as the global forum for urban leaders taking action on…
Key learnings for cities to enable 1.5-Degree Lifestyles
“In Japan, acting on household consumption is key as it is estimated to drive up to 60 percent of national…
Daring Cities 2020’s sessions by Japan
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the climate crisis continues to impact our cities, towns and regions around the…
Daring Cities closing balances bold initiatives with challenges that lie ahead
Inspiring city initiatives in the fight against climate change have sprung up around the world, from the conversion of former…
Cities rally around nature in the quest to become more resilient
In Montreal, they’re building Canada’s largest urban park. Once complete, the 8,000-hectare nature sanctuary will be eight times as large…
In response to COVID-19, cities focus on nature and innovation to ensure a green recovery
“We are now facing two global crises, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. Post-COVID-19 recovery should not mark the return…
Methods and myths of sustainable development
Sustainable isn’t attainable when it comes to urban development and growth. Or at least that’s the prevailing perception many naysayers…
With goal of becoming world’s first climate resilient country, Dominica inspires cities to better prepare for extreme weather conditions
Three years ago, the Caribbean island of Dominica was battered by Hurricane Maria’s winds of up to 250 km. Now,…
EcoLogistics’ big challenge: Reduce emissions, congestion, noise and deaths associated with urban transport while improving social equity
Create quieter delivery solutions. Declutter the roads and make them safer. Deliver goods more efficiently. Fast-track the development of alternative…
TEDxDaringCities opening showcases real local action while imagining a zero carbon future
The climate emergency is happening right now, in our cities, towns and regions around the world. But what if we…
How to cut consumption-based emissions? Try a 1.5-degree lifestyle
The IPCC report in 2018 provided the world with a rigorous timeline for climate action: staying within the Paris Agreement´s…