Why nature matters in our new urban world: Making the case for nature in cities
For over 10,000 years people have been irresistibly drawn to urban life, where they live, work and play in close…
How cities are using nature for sustainable urban development
Nature-based solutions can address urban challenges exacerbated by growing urban populations and the impacts of climate change. They are multi-functional,…
Green and blue infrastructure: a solution with multiple benefits
by David Lammers, MSc Environmental Studies and Sustainability Studies, Lund University Water systems have a crucial function in many cities. Rivers…
Trees make cities cooler
From Chicago to Paris, Ottawa or Montreal, cities look for solutions to cope with hotter summers and climate change adverse…
Cities in Action: São Paulo’s Protected Areas
São Paulo is the largest city in South America, with over 11 million inhabitants. Remarkably, 40% of its metropolitan area…
Cities in Action: Edmonton’s Wildlife Passage Program
With continual urban development and fragmenting wildlife habitats, wildlife-vehicle collisions have become a growing concern for Canadian municipalities. With strong…
7 Days to the ICLEI World Congress: Linking Biodiversity and Water
Post by Irina Velasco, ICLEI Africa In seven days, the third Urban Nature Congress will take place at the ICLEI…
2 Days to Lima: Focus on Durban, South Africa
With a population of 2.5 million, the Durban Metropolitan Area (DMA) is the largest port on the east coast of…