La visión de sostenibilidad de São Paulo: salud, resiliencia y acceso a los alimentos
Mientras los termómetros de São Paulo marcaron temperaturas récord el año pasado, la ola de calor se negó a ceder,…
Launch of the Tokyo nature-based solutions action
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are one of several targets in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted at the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biodiversity held in December 2022.
Insuring our future: Strengthening disaster resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean
During the first in-person event in San José, Costa Rica, the Urban Infrastructure Insurance Facility (UIIF) Project united representatives from Latin American and Caribbean cities to enhance their disaster management strategies. The workshop provided a platform to emphasize the role of insurance in disaster risk management and fostering a stronger foundation for future resilience efforts.
Resilience Hubs in action: Cities leading the way
More than twenty cities worldwide are recognized as Resilience Hubs, a certification given to cities when they achieve a high…
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Addressing the climate crisis in socially unequal areas: Global funds, poverty eradication and risk management
Addressing the climate crisis in socially unequal areas involves utilizing tailored insurance mechanisms, such as those provided by the Urban Infrastructure Insurance Facility (UIIF), which support cities in managing risks and quickly accessing financial resources for their most vulnerable residents.
Just Transition: A Necessity for a City’s Sustainable Development
This piece was written with contributions from Next Urban Idea Ltd. and ICLEI KCC, and edited by Matteo Bizzotto and…
Latin American voices at COP27: The road ahead
Latin America faces two major challenges. First, despite having achieved considerable success in reducing extreme poverty over the past decades,…
Adaptation and resilience at COP27: Priorities for implementation
The Egyptian COP27 President ensured attendees would not forget: This was the Implementation COP. Each morning, as conference-goers shuffled through…
Resilience and adaptation at COP27: What we’re expecting (and hoping for)
This blog was written by Dr. Nazmul Huq, Head of Resilient Development, and Matteo Bizzotto, Global Communication Officer at ICLEI…
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…
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…