What does an ecological civilization look like? China’s Guiyang City is showing the way

What does an ecological civilization look like? China’s Guiyang City is showing the way

With lush forests, clean air, and a fast-growing green economy, Guiyang is proving that cities can thrive without costing the Earth. On 5–6 July, urban leaders will gather here for the Eco Forum Global Annual Conference to promote harmony between humans and nature, a journey that Guiyang has proudly led for years

The beginning of the end of plastics pollution, what does this mean for the Republic of Korea Cities?

The beginning of the end of plastics pollution, what does this mean for the Republic of Korea Cities?

The Republic of Korea hosted INC-5, bringing national governments together to forge a global treaty to end plastic pollution. This initiative began at the 2022 UN Environment Assembly with the adoption of Resolution 5.14 titled: End Plastic Pollution: towards an international legally binding instrument.

Bursting the bubble? Engaging the disengaged for equitable climate transitions 

Bursting the bubble? Engaging the disengaged for equitable climate transitions 

To ensure climate policies are more socially balanced, particularly in addressing the needs and participation of structurally disadvantaged populations, the INCLU:DE project promotes a shift in focus from incentivizing to enabling. How do cities design local climate actions that speak to all different realities?

Two years, no agreement on plastics: Where to from here? The Local and Subnational Government Coalition asks after INC-5 

Two years, no agreement on plastics: Where to from here? The Local and Subnational Government Coalition asks after INC-5 

The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5) to develop a Global Plastic Treaty concluded without an agreement, pushing further negotiations into 2025 – prompting the Local and Subnational Governments Coalition to End Plastic Pollution to advocate for stronger inclusion.