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How Sponge Cities in China manage urban water challenges
Global Advocacy Nature-based Development Practical solutions

How Sponge Cities in China manage urban water challenges

ByGlobal Communications Team June 5, 2017June 3, 2025

Cities in China face significant water-related challenges, including flood, reduced water quality and severe water scarcity – exacerbated by rapid…

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Water and Sanitation for Cities in the spotlight at LOCS4Africa
Africa Global policy for local planners Water

Water and Sanitation for Cities in the spotlight at LOCS4Africa

ByGlobal Communications Team March 28, 2017June 26, 2025

In partnership with hosts the City of Ekurhuleni, ICLEI Africa convened the Local Climate Solutions for Africa (LoCS4Africa) congress from…

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Protecting our water sources brings a wealth of benefits
Nature-based Development Water

Protecting our water sources brings a wealth of benefits

ByGuest Author January 12, 2017June 26, 2025

By Andrea Erickson, Managing Director, Water Security The journey of our water from source to tap is long, and not…

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Water markets can support an improved water future
Nature-based Development

Water markets can support an improved water future

ByGuest Author August 23, 2016July 19, 2024

By Brian Richter, Chief Scientist, Water at The Nature Conservancy Fresh water touches every part of daily life—from drinking water…

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Water resilience: why it’s important and how to fund it
Resilient Cities Congress

Water resilience: why it’s important and how to fund it

ByGuest Author July 6, 2016June 3, 2025

by Lauren Stabler, Resilient Cities 2016 social media volunteer This afternoon’s panel session focused particularly on the adverse effects of…

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China’s New Opportunity: Water Funds
Nature-based Development Resilient Development

China’s New Opportunity: Water Funds

ByGuest Author April 18, 2016June 3, 2025

By Daniel Shemie, Kari Vigerstol, Mu Quan, Wang Longzhu The Nature Conservancy What do the Chinese cities of Harbin, Ningbo,…

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Zero emission Development

Successful water management case studies from cities show water as an enabler of nature and man

ByShermaine April 14, 2015June 3, 2025

Cities from Japan, Korea and Slovakia shared their case studies in enhancing water quality, treating waste water and improving the…

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Host Cities of the 7th World Water Forum shared local challenges and successes

ByShermaine April 13, 2015June 3, 2025

          The host cities of the 7th World Water Forum: Daegu and Gyeongbukdo, shared the water…

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Zero emission Development

The 4th Local and Regional Authorities Conference opens at Gyeongju during the 7th World Water Forum

ByShermaine April 13, 2015June 3, 2025

The 4th Local and Regional Authorities Conference, held under the title of “Toward a Roadmap for implementation”, opens today at…

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Zero emission Development

7 Days to the ICLEI World Congress: Linking Biodiversity and Water

ByDominic Kotas April 1, 2015June 3, 2025

Post by Irina Velasco, ICLEI Africa In seven days, the third Urban Nature Congress will take place at the ICLEI…

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Zero emission Development

9 Days to the World Congress: Cities and Water

ByDominic Kotas March 30, 2015June 3, 2025

Post by Barbara Anton Cities and water form an inextricable relationship. For centuries, local authorities all around the world have…

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Zero emission Development

Melbourne’s Sustainability Journey: Water

ByDominic Kotas March 9, 2015June 3, 2025

Post by Jem Wilson, City of Melbourne The City of Melbourne is looking forward to attending the ICLEI World Congress…

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