Urban planning is a relatively young field. It was only in the twentieth century that local governments began to think more systematically about how cities should be designed. At present, many local governments are incorporating principles of sustainability to plan their cities in a holistic and strategic way. There are a number of established mechanisms,
When thinking of transformative climate actions, one should imagine the many aspects of city life that can be redefined. Transformative climate actions are not exclusively technical – they go well beyond divesting from fossil fuels and erecting barriers to mitigate flood risks. Climate actions can have myriad environmental, social and economic benefits that transform the
When we ask cities about their climate projects, they often explain that funding is inadequate. When we ask financial institutions how they feel about working with cities, they explain that investment decisions require more rigorous evidence of ambitious, well-conceptualized projects that will be carried to completion. Until now, there have been few objective, third-party reviews
In May 2015, cities, local government networks and their partners launched the Transformative Actions Program (TAP), a long-term framework that will accelerate local and regional climate action. A total of 88 cities and regions from 42 countries have submitted over 120 projects to the TAP, signaling the start of longer term institutional capacity building and
Welcome to the latest edition of ICLEI Links, our roundup of sustainability-related news and commentary from around the web! City Stories From New York to Seoul: 10 of the Best Designs for Water-stressed Cities (PHOTOSTORY) Driverless Robot Taxis to Be Tested in Japanese Town Native Women Green the Outskirts of the City, Feed Their Families Canada
Welcome to the latest edition of ICLEI Links, our roundup of sustainability-related news and commentary from around the web! City Stories A Dutch City Makes Room for Its River and a New Identity – interesting article about Nijmegen’s flood-control plan, which involves moving dykes back from the river, excavating the new area to create a larger
In the Municipality of Almada, the approach to being an international leader in EcoMobility begins with a twist: if sustainable mobility is the goal – but it is so rarely achieved – then what does un-sustainable mobility look like? According to Carlos Sousa, Director of the Local Energy Management Agency of Almada (AGENEAL), “it is
A common thread among local governments that are globally recognized as urban sustainability leaders – a category which includes the eight cities taking part in the EU-Canada Urban Policy Cooperation – is that they actively work to protect, restore, and grow biodiverse urban green spaces. Vitoria-Gasteiz is at the forefront of this trend: in the
Profile: Islander who has helped bring a diverse range of local, national and international stakeholders to agreement over the 100% renewable vision for Sumba Introduction In the past Sumba Island was renowned for being one of the poorest areas of Indonesia where very few people had access to electricity, now thanks to the efforts of
Welcome to the latest edition of ICLEI Links, our roundup of sustainability-related news and commentary from around the web! City Stories The SDGs don’t adequately spell out cities’ role in implementation – the International Institute for Environmental Development argues that there is no clear indication of how the SDGs will be achieved, by whom or with
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