How circular cities protect biodiversity

How circular cities protect biodiversity

ByMarion Guenard

With urban areas acting as the consumption centers of our world’s resources, local governments play an important role in this transformation. In fact, they are in a unique position to drive, catalyze and enable circular economy interventions in support of biodiversity protection and regeneration. Critically, cities are also dependent on biodiversity for sustaining the social, economic and environmental well-being of their residents which makes it all the more important for them to be at the forefront of the circular transition.

Zero Carbon Conference for Students held for the first time -High school and university students learn and interact with each other across countries-

Zero Carbon Conference for Students held for the first time -High school and university students learn and interact with each other across countries-

ByYuko.Hori

By Nagano Prefecture Cooperation between Nagano Prefecture, Japan and Region of North Karelia, Finland The Zero Carbon Conference for Students…

Urban shade and mangroves: Nature’s secret weapons against climate change

Urban shade and mangroves: Nature’s secret weapons against climate change

ByMatteo Bizzotto

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.”

Mainstreaming climate action into urban development: Learnings from India’s innovative ClimateSmart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) initiative

Mainstreaming climate action into urban development: Learnings from India’s innovative ClimateSmart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) initiative

ByMatteo Bizzotto

This post has been written as part of the UrbanShift project by Bhaskar Padigala, Karishma Asarpota, and Matteo Bizzotto. Among…