When cities and towns unite: the Seoul Communiqué for global climate action
The second day of the Seoul Mayors Forum on Climate Change got underway with focused discussions on critical tools cities need to…
When cities push for greater global climate ambitions
The Seoul Mayors Forum on Climate Change opened on September 1 in the capital of the Republic of Korea, gathering…
Climate action in cities: the key to closing the emissions gap and creating resilient communities
Local action is the linchpin of a climate-safe, resilient future in our cities and towns. This week, visionary local leaders…
Water markets can support an improved water future
By Brian Richter, Chief Scientist, Water at The Nature Conservancy Fresh water touches every part of daily life—from drinking water…
Climate compatible development starts with finding the right partners
Alice Reil of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability rounds up lively discussions about ‘how to make climate compatible development happen’ at local and…
There is no cohesion without social protection
by Lauren Stabler, PhD student at the Global Sustainability Institute, Anglia Ruskin University Alfredo Zamudio, Director of the Nansen Center for…
Small island states: Overlooked but highly vulnerable
The number of climate change-related events is rapidly increasing, and Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) are highly vulnerable. In 2013, Honiara,…
Cities and their food: a relationship below the radar?
by David Lammers, MSc Environmental Studies and Sustainability Studies, Lund University The goal of making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable is…
When city met finance: how to fund and build resilient infrastructure in emerging economies
Seventy-five percent of the infrastructure that will exist in 2050 has not been built yet, according to Global Infrastructure Basel….
A resilient city doesn’t stop at flood gates
by Lauren Stabler, PhD student at the Global Sustainability Institute, Anglia Ruskin University In this afternoon’s session “Inclusive governance: partnering with…
Know Your City: Linking community slum data to urban resilience
Kampala, Uganda, is home to 1.39 million slum dwellers. Not long ago, these communities were not even considered a part…
How to build resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa
by David Lammers, MSc Environmental Studies and Sustainability Studies, Lund University While the challenges of increasing urbanization are often most prominently…