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…
Enhancing local climate action: Moving toward greater and greener resilience
This blog post was written by Dewi Sari and Kanak Gokarn with contributions from the Resilient Development and Sustainable Energy…
TUMI E-Bus Mission aims to electrify public transit across the Global South
Main photo: [Left to right] Rohan Modi, advisor for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); Tu My Tran, Head of…
Yucatán capital Mérida becomes fourth city to join climate insurance program
Photo: Renán Barrera (left), Mayor of Mérida, Mexico, and Edgar Villaseñor Franco, ICLEI Director for Mexico, Central America and the…
Putting people at the heart of integrated climate action
Panelists and organizers for “Nothing about us without us: How to engage young people in co-creating sustainability policies?” included (left…
You can’t manage what you don’t measure. How climate reporting tracks progress and secures investment.
A growing sense of urgency, propelled by the IPCC reports, COP26 discussions, and the need for real impact by 2030 mean climate policies have never been higher on the agenda. Climate reporting gives local and regional governments control to track, manage, and attain their climate goals. The good news is, it also attracts investment.
Five events to attend this Urban October
Urban October is a UN-organized, jam-packed calendar of opportunities for everyone wanting to be a part of the conversation on…
Daring Cities 2020: Top 5 most popular thematic sessions
A first-of-its kind virtual event, Daring Cities 2020 positioned itself as the global forum for urban leaders taking action on…
The crucial role of local governments in South Korea’s bold actions towards carbon neutrality by 2050
On 5 June 2020, World Environment Day, 226 local governments in South Korea gathered at the national assembly to declare…
Daring Cities closing balances bold initiatives with challenges that lie ahead
Inspiring city initiatives in the fight against climate change have sprung up around the world, from the conversion of former…
Cities rally around nature in the quest to become more resilient
In Montreal, they’re building Canada’s largest urban park. Once complete, the 8,000-hectare nature sanctuary will be eight times as large…
With goal of becoming world’s first climate resilient country, Dominica inspires cities to better prepare for extreme weather conditions
Three years ago, the Caribbean island of Dominica was battered by Hurricane Maria’s winds of up to 250 km. Now,…