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Tracking progress en route from Madrid to Glasgow
In a parallel universe, we would be gathered this week in Glasgow for COP26, but instead we are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Three decades of local action towards urban sustainability: ICLEI at 30
On September 5, 1990, local government officials representing 200 cities from 43 nations gathered at the United Nations…
A blueprint to enhance United Nations collaboration with local and regional governments
The United Nations is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2020, under the shadows of a once-in-a-century pandemic, serious…
Pittsburgh’s fight for clean air, water and growth
Pittsburgh has become the poster child for how to transition from highly impacted industrial town to a healthy…
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