South American Visions for Nature-Based Resilience
One of the most urbanized regions in the world, over 80 percent of the population in Latin America lives in cities. Cities throughout the region are focusing on building resilience through improved environmental management, and the integration of biodiversity and
How Local Governments Can Lead the Biodiversity Movement
New ICLEI Global Ambassador for Local Biodiversity Will Shine a Spotlight on Local Action, Starting With the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit. Over three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods while 1.6 billion people, including 70
11 Cities, 3 Continents and 1 Common Challenge: How to Transition Cities Built on Heavy Industry to a More Sustainable Model
Transcending differences in geography, language, culture and politics, four cities from the U.S., three from Germany, one from Poland and three urban districts from China have worked together for the past two years to tackle common challenges such as environmental
Bogotá’s Fight for Gender Equality and Safe Public Transport
What should a city do if half of its population cannot access a public service? It sounds like a somewhat outlandish question, but for Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia, this question highlights a frustrating reality. Although the city has