Sustainability officers respond to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis with renewed determination
This piece originally appeared in Cities Today. In Turku, Finland, sustainability meetings and events have gone virtual, reaching…
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…
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…
Financing a post COVID-19 economy that’s green and inclusive
Cities are bearing the brunt of the combined effects of global warming and COVID-19. And far too many…
Methods and myths of sustainable development
Sustainable isn’t attainable when it comes to urban development and growth. Or at least that’s the prevailing perception…
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…
EcoLogistics’ big challenge: Reduce emissions, congestion, noise and deaths associated with urban transport while improving social equity
Create quieter delivery solutions. Declutter the roads and make them safer. Deliver goods more efficiently. Fast-track the development…
Opening Plenary, Session 2: Using nature to cope with climate change – and art to get people to care
“Urban development is recognized as an essential lever to foster sustainable development,” said Gino Van Begin, Secretary General…
Innovate4Cities Day: The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy goes around the world in 24 hours
At midnight on 15 October, Jorn Verbeeck and Cathy Oke will start out in Oceania and Southeast Asia,…
Real world mix of anger, frustration and also optimism at Inclusive Cities session
We need to reframe the concept of inclusive cities. That observation made by renowned urbanist Günter Meinert helped…