The water-energy-food nexus – an intersectoral approach to resource efficiency

The water-energy-food nexus – an intersectoral approach to resource efficiency

ByGlobal Communications Team

Is it possible to reduce the use of resources in our urban food, energy and water systems, and at the same time stimulate local development and the economy? Nashik, India shows that a nexus approach – an intersectoral approach to sector specific problems – could be the answer.

African leaders show strength of subnational governments at international Climate Chance Summit in Accra

African leaders show strength of subnational governments at international Climate Chance Summit in Accra

ByAdel Strydom

The annual Climate Chance Summit in Accra, Ghana brought together thousands of subnational actors to discuss innovative ways to tackle climate change and create thriving, sustainable cities on the African continent. The event showcased and encouraged local government climate action on the ground and financing mechanisms to support these efforts.

Using the power of art to communicate on nature and climate

Using the power of art to communicate on nature and climate

ByMatteo Bizzotto

Most of the messages reaching us about environmental degradation and climate change have a looming, threatening rhetoric. Rising greenhouse gas emissions are melting glaciers, the world is experiencing mass extinctions, and extreme meteorological events linked to climate change are hitting communities throughout the world.

Eight great ideas to tackle food insecurity from industrial legacy cities

Eight great ideas to tackle food insecurity from industrial legacy cities

ByGlobal Communications Team

For formerly industrial cities that have transitioned away from heavy industry, food insecurity has been a dire problem. Prolonged disinvestment common to former blue collar neighborhoods often means that food insecurity is more significant in these areas. But these cities are also showing how food systems can be made more equitable and sustainable.

Cities across the globe meet to define best practices in low emission development

Cities across the globe meet to define best practices in low emission development

ByGlobal Communications Team

Sometimes seeing something is the best way to learn. That’s what representatives from 23 cities in Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Rwanda, South Africa and Europe had the opportunity to do on a recent European study trip on sustainable urban development and climate resilience.