In response to COVID-19, cities focus on nature and innovation to ensure a green recovery
“We are now facing two global crises, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. Post-COVID-19 recovery should not mark…
TEDxDaringCities opening showcases real local action while imagining a zero carbon future
The climate emergency is happening right now, in our cities, towns and regions around the world. But what…
Radical redesign for a circular economy: An interview with Circular Development Head Burcu Tuncer
Cities are complex systems in and of themselves, and in today’s globalized economy, cities around the world are…
Natural asset maps provide local snapshots of urban biodiversity
Healthy and functioning natural ecosystems are critical for cities to thrive. Pressures from urbanization and climate change on…
“Hope in the City” tells a story of urban challenges and nature-based solutions
By Dana Vigran and Subuhi Parvez “Hope in the City” tells the story of Vikram and his daughter…
The data gap: What we still don’t know about urban freight
By Himanshu Raj and Dana Vigran Have you ever thought about the entire journey of an item you…
Why cities, towns and regions are creating a roadmap towards 100% renewable energy
Tackling the climate emergency – a security, socioeconomic and environmental crisis – requires the unprecedented transformation of energy…
Three stories for local governments to watch in 2020
As we kick off a new decade, environment takes center stage. For the first time, the top five global threats in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report are all environmental. Climate action failure and biodiversity loss make the top five both in terms of likelihood and level of impact.
How Lilongwe’s bats are contributing to national biodiversity planning
By Adel Strydom and Dana Vigran In a time when cities are bursting at the seams, policy reform…
Pasig City, Philippines demonstrates the benefits of inclusive climate action
Pasig City, in the heart of Metro Manila, is taking an inclusive approach to driving climate action at…
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