October 31, World Cities Day Today is World Cities Day (WCD). While many people will read, or hear, about the importance of commemorating this day, few may know what exactly it is being celebrated. Let's take a look to some history. In 2013, the United Nations established the WCD with the aim of fostering cooperation among countries to address the challenges posed by … [Read more...] about IDB Mayors Forum 2022: four lessons to address climate change in cities
Applications are open!: join the “Cities for All” Challenge
In today’s blog, the IDB Cities Laboratory presents the Cities for All Challenge. We are looking for local government officials to design and test innovative solutions to urban problems, and thus contribute to establishing a culture of public innovation. Keep reading to learn more details about this call! How to establish a culture of innovation in governments? Two of the … [Read more...] about Applications are open!: join the “Cities for All” Challenge
World Cities Day: challenges and strategies for a sustainable and resilient urbanism
This Sunday we commemorate the World Cities Day. As usual, from the IDB we want to celebrate the promotion of sustainable urbanization and the advancement of cooperation between countries to face common urban challenges. For this reason, and as this anniversary takes place at the beginning of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in 2021, we will dedicate this blog to … [Read more...] about World Cities Day: challenges and strategies for a sustainable and resilient urbanism