Cities, business and science aim to scale up low-emission solutions
On 13 November 2017, during COP23, cities, businesses and researchers gathered in a unique forum to discuss the implementation at…
Shaping a shared agenda for adaptation in human settlements: Nairobi Work Programme 11th Focal Point Forum at COP23
Expert stakeholders and national government representatives met at COP23 to discuss climate resilience in human settlements at the 11th Focal Point…
Climate and health: Time to unmask solutions
Globally, an estimated 6.5 million deaths are attributed to air pollution every year. Cities around the world are facing some…
U.S. leaders and climate activists show the world We are Still In
On 11 November at the U.S. Climate Action Center at COP23, a town hall style event brought together members of…
East Asian cities move ahead with climate action
East Asian cities are developing rapidly. With over half of the global population living in cities and increased urbanization, around seventy…
Urban freight: Untapped potential for the low-carbon transition
Transport contributes to 23 percent of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, pointing to the significant potential for mitigation action in this…
Urbanization and energy demand in Sub-Saharan Africa: Finding collaborative and integrated solutions
On 9 November 2017, the Cities & Regions Pavilion at COP23 hosted three back to back sessions highlighting African voices…
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…
From La Paz to Bonn: How city-to-city partnerships strengthen climate action
The Paris Agreement acknowledges the role that cities, towns and regions can play in tackling climate change and preparing for…
Bonn and North-Rhine Westphalia are preparing for the impacts of climate change
Severe weather events are increasing the world over from flooding in Bangladesh to heat waves across Southern Europe. To better…
Local leaders come together in Seoul to build global coalitions
Hosted by the city of Seoul, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy and ICLEI – Local Governments…
United in ambition – cities and regions at COP23 in Bonn
From 6 to 17 November, COP23, this year’s UNFCCC climate change conference, will take place in Bonn. Two years after…