How cities can better manage risks and save money, lives and carbon emissions
Climate change poses an existential threat to cities. This is especially true when we take into account the risks posed…
What integrated disaster and climate resilience means to cities
By Bryce Appleby, Human geographer, MSc Candidate at Universität Bonn / UNU-EHS – United Nations University of Environmental Risk and…
Climate change is impacting urban health. Here is why and how we should measure it
The 2015-2016 Zika outbreak in South America showed how increasing temperatures and growing populations expose urban areas to considerable health risks….
Water management: Women must be central to inclusive strategies
by Janna Frischen, MSc Candidate, United Nations University and Resilient Cities 2017 communications volunteer Urban growth is becoming a major global…
What we know about integrated resilience planning
Resilience has become an increasingly mainstream concept in global development. Around 2013, as nations and stakeholders shaped the post-2015 sustainable…
New Vendor Engagement Framework Helps Cities Work Smarter
By Melanie Nutter, Principal, Nutter Consulting and Betty Seto, Head of Department, DNV GL In the past five years, leading…
Changing the way we move: The story of Kaohsiung Global Advocacy Practical solutions Transport & mobility Zero emission Development
Experiments in ecomobility: The story of transformation in Kaohsiung
In 2015 the City of Kaohsiung decided it will take a bold step towards a more forward-thinking urban transportation culture….
How Copenhagen plans to become the world’s first carbon neutral capital
Ambitious cities around the world are setting their sights on becoming carbon neutral. This means that, after measuring their carbon…
Protecting our water sources brings a wealth of benefits
By Andrea Erickson, Managing Director, Water Security The journey of our water from source to tap is long, and not…
Cities are making a difference in the transition to renewable energy
With the Paris Agreement, world leaders have mandated net zero greenhouse gas emissions to be reached in the second half…
Shifting towards resilient urban development
The Paris Agreement establishes a clear goal: to keep the global temperature rise well below 2 degrees Celsius, with the…
Local governments: a united global force for climate action
Local governments show consistently strong leadership in mitigating and coping with the effects of climate change. They are taking action…