TUMI E-Bus Mission aims to electrify public transit across the Global South
Main photo: [Left to right] Rohan Modi, advisor for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); Tu My Tran, Head of…
Urban shade and mangroves: Nature’s secret weapons against climate change
Nature’s contributions to people are of critical importance to rich and poor in developed and developing countries alike. Nature underpins every person’s wellbeing and ambitions – from health and happiness to prosperity and security. People need to better understand the full value of nature to ensure its protection and sustainable use.”
How Malmö is using innovative procurement as a tool for circular development
By Lucas Dietrichson, Communication Strategist, City of Malmö and Everica Rivera, Communications Officer, ICLEI World Secreteriat The City of Malmö…
ICLEI and Google.org launch case studies on data-driven climate action
Written by Beatriz Fonseca and Everica Rivera As part of the Data-Driven Climate Action project, ICLEI has launched four case…
Sustainability officers respond to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis with renewed determination
This piece originally appeared in Cities Today. In Turku, Finland, sustainability meetings and events have gone virtual, reaching much larger…
How Helsinki cut food transport emissions using sustainable procurement
The City of Helsinki’s Palvelukeskus Helsinki (Helsinki Service Center) provides food for over 100,000 people every day. Schools, daycare centers…
Achieving road safety through Vision Zero
By Himanshu Raj, Sustainable Mobility Officer and Dana Vigran, Senior Communications Officer Road traffic injuries are the tenth leading cause…
Anna Reynolds, Lord Mayor of Hobart, Australia, on the special role of capital cities in combating climate change
The capital cities are Australia’s best-known cities, and they are the economic engines of the country, so they have an important role to play in tackling climate change and working with the national government, the Lord Mayor from Hobart related in a recent interview.
Pasig City, Philippines demonstrates the benefits of inclusive climate action
Pasig City, in the heart of Metro Manila, is taking an inclusive approach to driving climate action at the local…
Resilient cities don’t fear rainy days
Lykke Leonardsen is constantly thinking about rainy days… even when it’s sunny outside. But you really can’t blame her. Ever…
Exploring informal sustainable mobility for East African cities
Motorcycle taxis, known as boda-bodas, are a common sight in East Africa. While they serve as an accessible transport option…
Biodiversity in cities: How natural asset mapping helps cities protect livelihoods and address climate change impacts
With the release of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) global assessment, it is increasingly clear…