Poverty and Hunger

From Trash to Treasure: Korogocho’s Food Waste Champions

By |2024-01-29T10:46:20+01:00December 28th 2023|Resilient Cities and Climate, Sustainable Infrastructure|

Explore Nairobi's dynamic markets with Joy Carey and Sam Ikua, where waste undergoes a remarkable transformation. These champions not only reshape the narrative around waste but also address issues of food and hunger, driving innovation and leaving a lasting impact on the community.

Poverty and Hunger

Navigating Polycrises: Women’s Resilience in a Changing World

By |2024-01-05T12:59:44+01:00December 19th 2023|Gender and Inequalities, Resilient Cities and Climate|

Navigate global polycrises with Nicole Paganini as we unveil women's resilience in urban challenges, community kitchens, and amidst rising food crises.

COP28

Cities Inspire Food and Climate Action at COP28

By |2024-01-05T13:00:00+01:00December 15th 2023|Gender and Inequalities, Resilient Cities and Climate|

This year's COP28 finally recognises the vital connection between climate action and food, as Peter Defranceschi explains, with cities and mayors taking the lead in driving transformative change.

Migration and Climate

Empowering Migrants in Climate Action and Green Economy

By |2024-01-05T13:01:11+01:00November 23rd 2023|Good Governance, Resilient Cities and Climate|

How can cities better integrate migrants, refugees, and diaspora communities into their climate adaptation policies? Elisabeth du Parc reviews the case of Paris.

Migration and Climate

Climate-induced Displacement: Loss and Damage in Bangladesh

By |2023-11-08T14:49:58+01:00November 7th 2023|Resilient Cities and Climate|

As climate change exacerbates displacement and loss in Bangladesh, Saleemul Huq and Lutfor Rahman call for a collaborative global effort to address loss and damage funding. The upcoming COP28 in Dubai may be a game changer.

Climate Adaptation

Local Wisdom, Global Impact: The Cape Town Water Project

By |2023-11-08T14:50:39+01:00November 2nd 2023|Resilient Cities and Climate|

Community-level capacity building and knowledge co-creation are key to resilience and justice. Join Gina Ziervogel as she takes us to explore the Cape Town Water Project.

Climate Adaptation

A Small Town Copes With Big Disaster: What Can We Learn from Mongla in Bangladesh?

By |2023-11-08T14:51:48+01:00October 26th 2023|Resilient Cities and Climate|

Mongla in Bangladesh is facing adverse climate change impacts. What can we learn from the town’s efforts to minimise the effects using its capacity and leadership? By Lutfor Rahman

Climate Adaptation

From Risk Aversion to Climate Resilience: MHT’s Climate Risk Insurance Game

By |2024-01-05T13:02:00+01:00October 10th 2023|Gender and Inequalities, Resilient Cities and Climate|

Women are particularly affected by climate change. Chirayu Brahmbhatt introduces an innovative game on climate risk insurance for female empowerment.

Urban Climate Resilience

Building Safe and Equitable Climate-Resilient Cities for All

By |2024-01-05T12:55:30+01:00July 4th 2023|Resilient Cities and Climate, Sustainable Infrastructure|

In the face of escalating climate-related disasters, Ron Harris and Jordana Vasquez from the Resilient Cities Network discuss strategies and tools for building resilient cities.

Urban Climate Resilience

Growing a Greener City: Erbil’s Roadmap to Climate Adaptation

By |2024-01-05T12:55:48+01:00June 27th 2023|Resilient Cities and Climate, Sustainable Infrastructure|

In response to rapid urbanisation and climate change impacts in Erbil, Iraq, Sinam Hawro Yakoob, highlights how a community-driven initiative has set an ambitious goal of planting one million indigenous oak trees to enhance the city’s environment and its capacity to adapt to climate change.

Urban Climate Resilience

Scorching Cities: The Looming Heat Crisis in South Asia

By |2024-10-14T09:04:17+02:00June 20th 2023|Resilient Cities and Climate|

Abhas Jha brings attention to the urgent heat crisis in South Asian cities, where rising temperatures threaten lives, livelihoods, and the economy while also exploring potential solutions to protect the most vulnerable.

Urban Climate Resilience

Building Bridges for Resilience: Bonn’s Impactful Network for Change

By |2024-01-05T12:56:22+01:00June 14th 2023|Resilient Cities and Climate|

Resilience and preparedness are vital conditions for safeguarding the future of our cities. Stefan Wagner, Head of Germany’s Office for International Affairs and Global Sustainability in Bonn, illuminates the city’s new role as an MCR2030 Global Resilience Hub.

Urban Climate Resilience

Climate-Proofing Urban Bus Systems in Vietnam

By |2024-01-05T12:56:50+01:00June 6th 2023|Resilient Cities and Climate, Sustainable Infrastructure|

The detrimental impact of extreme weather on Ho Chi Minh City's traffic system is one of the city’s most urgent challenges. Frederic Tesfay outlines ways to increase the resilience of the urban bus system.

Country Series Rwanda

The Crucial Role of Transport in Building Green Cities: Insights from Rwanda

By |2024-01-05T12:57:10+01:00May 30th 2023|Resilient Cities and Climate, Sustainable Infrastructure|

Highlighting the country's initiatives, challenges, and innovative solutions for building green cities Michelle DeFreese explores the path to sustainable transportation in Rwanda.

Country Series Rwanda

Restoring Kigali’s Wetlands to Accelerate Climate Resilience

By |2024-01-05T12:57:23+01:00May 23rd 2023|Resilient Cities and Climate|

In the face of climate risks, Rwanda's capital city, Kigali, is prioritising wetland restoration and embracing sustainable and integrated urban planning approaches. Through these efforts, Kigali is not only mitigating flood risks but also emerging as an exemplar for cities worldwide.

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