A Script for a New Future
“We shall write a script for a new future” stated UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in the Opening Ceremony of the…
Agence Française de Développement (AFD): “How Can Development Banks and Local Financial Institutions Promote Climate Finance for Local Authorities?”
As a key partner of the Cities & Regions Pavilion – TAP2015, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) will host…
Bristol: European Green Capital 2015
As a co-host of the Cities & Regions Pavilion – TAP2015, Bristol, the UK’s first European Green Capital, is demonstrating…
How Might We Encourage More Shared and Sustainable Mobility Choices?
Post by Future Cities Catapult In the UK, at least 60% of journeys in cities and towns are under five…
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) presents: “Data Driven Strategies to grow the Green Economy”
Date: Saturday, 5 December 2015 *Please note new time*: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Cities and Regions Pavilion in…
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…