P5: Deciphering the SDGs for Local Governments
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in New York in 2015 were a major step for international sustainability efforts. The…
P3: Bridging the Resilience Finance Gap
When it comes to financing urban resilience, there is a clear gap between demand and supply. Comprehensive resilience infrastructure will…
‘Translating Global Gains into Local Realities’ Sought at Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific Opening
Malaysian Minister of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government YB Datuk Abdul Rahman bin Dahlan, Melaka Chief Minister YAB Datuk Seri Ir….
Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific 2016 Opens with Assessment of “Milestone” 2015
The 2nd Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific congress was officially opened today in Melaka, Malaysia by YB Datuk Abdul Rahman bin Dahlan, the Hon….
For a resilient Melaka, and Asia Pacific
They say: A visit to Malaysia is incomplete without a visit to Melaka. The city that is a fine blend…
Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific Program to Explore All Aspects of Urban Resilience
From tomorrow (2 March) the Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific congress (RCAP) in Melaka, Malaysia will welcome participants from across the region to…
2nd Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific forum to ‘define local actions’ after COP21, new SDGs
Around 500 delegates from local governments, including over 60 cities, development agencies, civil society, and private sector will convene at…
Change as Chance: Germany’s Ruhr Metropolitan Region
Historically, many cities were built around heavy industry. The production of steel and textiles was the catalyst for urban growth…
The Smart Cities Debate 2.0: Would the Real Smart City Please Stand Up
Post co-authored by Bohyun Kim, Junior Officer, ICLEI Smart Cities Team The world has been discussing what a smart city…
Two World Cities Project participants receive WWF accolades
Two of the Canadian participants in the EU-Canada Urban Policy Cooperation have received deserved recognition for their actions and accountability…
ICLEI Delegation Visits Basque Country
Post by Meritxell Diaz Santos An international delegation from ICLEI, led by Stefan Kuhn, Deputy Regional Director of the ICLEI…
From Paris Agreement to Habitat III: A Global Preview of Sustainability in 2016
According to the Mayan calendar, 2015 was to be the year of the apocalypse. While the Earth did not stop…