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The glorious past returns: How Essen is harnessing its industrial legacy to accelerate sustainability
COP25 Europe Transport & mobility

The glorious past returns: How Essen is harnessing its industrial legacy to accelerate sustainability

ByMarta Ramon December 12, 2019June 3, 2025

At the height of the industrial revolution, Essen was a hub of innovation, technological developments and new ideas. Change is…

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Turku’s advice on circularity? Imagine the possibilities. Then get started.
Circular Development COP25

Turku’s advice on circularity? Imagine the possibilities. Then get started.

ByMark Wessel December 11, 2019June 3, 2025

Turku, Finland, which is an active member of ICLEI’s Green Circular Cities Coalition, was a leading player in sessions dedicated…

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Resilient cities don’t fear rainy days
Practical solutions Resilient Cities Congress Resilient Development

Resilient cities don’t fear rainy days

ByMark Wessel June 7, 2019June 3, 2025

Lykke Leonardsen is constantly thinking about rainy days… even when it’s sunny outside. But you really can’t blame her. Ever…

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How industrial legacy cities are advancing sustainable mobility transitions through green fleet management
Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

How industrial legacy cities are advancing sustainable mobility transitions through green fleet management

ByRebecca Wessinghage March 7, 2019June 3, 2025

Industrial legacy cities often have a history of quick population growth, urban sprawl and single-purpose urban planning. These factors have…

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A storm is brewing and Copenhagen is ready
Global Advocacy Practical solutions

A storm is brewing and Copenhagen is ready

ByGlobal Communications Team May 4, 2017June 3, 2025

In 2012, the City of Copenhagen came to present their freshly adopted Climate Change Adaptation Plan, during a workshop at…

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The EU-Canada Urban Policy Cooperation

ByMichael Woodbridge September 2, 2015June 3, 2025

As the calendar gives way to September, delegations representing four cities each from Europe (Almada, Portugal; Hannover, Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; and…

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