COP21: The Three Basic Realities and Possible Solutions
In one week’s time, the eyes and ears of the world will focus on Paris to see whether national governments…
Education for Sustainable Cities
A shift in behavior and day-to-day decisions is essential in reducing our individual carbon footprints. However, this shift often requires…
Floods, Fires and Landslides: Adapting to Growing Natural Hazards Around the World
At COP21, nations are aiming to finalize a universal agreement on climate change. If successful, this historic meeting will establish…
Local Government Climate Roadmap Heads for COP21
As COP21 approaches, the Local Government Climate Roadmap (LGCR) is preparing to conclude its eight years of advocacy to recognize,…
Participatory Action Programs
The Transformative Actions Program (TAP) emphasizes the inclusiveness of climate actions, a concept that can take many different forms. The…
Innovative Tools for Urban Planning
Urban planning is a relatively young field. It was only in the twentieth century that local governments began to think…
Redefining City Life through Equity in Climate Action
When thinking of transformative climate actions, one should imagine the many aspects of city life that can be redefined. Transformative…
Selecting Transformative Local Climate Projects for Implementing Partners
When we ask cities about their climate projects, they often explain that funding is inadequate. When we ask financial institutions…
The Cities & Regions Pavilion – TAP2015: Making Local Climate Action Visible
In May 2015, cities, local government networks and their partners launched the Transformative Actions Program (TAP), a long-term framework that…
100%RE: Sumba, Indonesia (Sulis Setiawati)
Profile: Islander who has helped bring a diverse range of local, national and international stakeholders to agreement over the 100%…
EcoMobility World Festival 2015: The First 10 Days
The EcoMobility World Festival 2015 is ongoing in Johannesburg, South Africa, but the first week has already brought plenty of…