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Solid waste management in Matale, Sri Lanka: a key to unlocking sustainable urban development
Global Advocacy

Solid waste management in Matale, Sri Lanka: a key to unlocking sustainable urban development

ByGlobal Communications Team November 29, 2016January 6, 2017

As the world rapidly urbanizes, city governments are preparing to manage the increasing volumes of solid waste generated by inhabitants….

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Local governments: a united global force for climate action
Zero emission Development

Local governments: a united global force for climate action

ByGino Van Begin September 5, 2016June 3, 2025

Local governments show consistently strong leadership in mitigating and coping with the effects of climate change. They are taking action…

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Launch of First Global Standard to Measure Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Cities

ByDominic Kotas December 8, 2014June 3, 2025

Today ICLEI, the World Resources Institute (WRI) and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) launched the first widely endorsed standard for…

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carbonn Climate Registry Update: November 2014

ByDominic Kotas December 1, 2014June 3, 2025

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