Travis County’s sustainability journey: A people-centered approach to zero hunger & zero waste
Travis County, Texas has embraced a multifaceted approach to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 – Zero Hunger (SDG 2) while…
From talks to action: This is how São Paulo celebrates World Environment Day
On 5 June 2024, Mayor Ricardo Nunes announced a package of concrete actions to enhance sustainability in São Paulo. Among…
Fremont’s sustainability journey: Cultivating happiness and affordable, clean energy
The City of Fremont, California, is on a remarkable journey of sustainability and community resilience, particularly in its pursuit of…
Dedicated to driving local environmental and financial sustainability in the City of Newcastle, Australia
This piece was written by Nuatali Nelmes, Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Australia, and is part of our Sustainable Cities series,…
Building climate resilience with local communities: Insights from Izmir
Climate adaptation is most impactful when it centers on local communities, addressing real climate impacts and ensuring the most vulnerable are informed about neighborhood actions. In Türkiye, the Climate Resilience for Communities (CRC) project in Izmir exemplifies this by uniting ICLEI, the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, the Z Zurich Foundation, and Zurich Insurance Group Türkiye to help communities understand and manage climate risks, particularly from flooding and extreme heat.
A visão de sustentabilidade de São Paulo vinculando saúde, resiliência e acesso a alimentos
Como os termômetros de São Paulo marcaram temperaturas recordes no ano passado, a onda de calor se recusou a ceder,…
La visión de sostenibilidad de São Paulo: salud, resiliencia y acceso a los alimentos
Mientras los termómetros de São Paulo marcaron temperaturas récord el año pasado, la ola de calor se negó a ceder,…
São Paulo’s sustainability vision linking health, resilience and food access
As São Paulo’s thermometers marked record-breaking temperatures last year, the heat wave refused to relent, with March 2024 hitting nearly…
The Biotopes of Kobe and Toyota, Japan: Urban Lessons from Satoyama (border lands) and Wetlands
Satoyama – the Japanese term for the border zone or area between mountain foothills and arable flat land – and wetlands are valuable ecosystems that are home to a diverse range of living organisms.
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Latin America leading: From ICLEI World Congress 2024 to COP30
Amidst the urgency of global climate action, São Paulo, Brazil, stands out for its dedication to sustainability and for being the host of the ICLEI World Congress in June 2024, to advance environmental goals and foster international cooperation. The city’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is evident through initiatives like expanding bus lanes, transitioning to a greener bus fleet, promoting urban agriculture, and enhancing green spaces to improve air quality, food security, and urban biodiversity.
Fort Collins’ sustainability journey: A testament to holistic nature conservation
Fort Collins, Colorado, stands as a beacon of exemplary sustainability efforts, particularly evident in its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal…
(Circular) cities at the forefront: Insights from UrbanShift’s Latin America Forum
As the world shapes the framework for the “Global Plastic Treaty,” the urgency to address plastic pollution has never been more pronounced, with completion aimed by the end of 2024. Regional initiatives like the UrbanShift Latin America Forum in Belém, Brazil, highlight how local actions and policies can align with global efforts to foster sustainable urban development.