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
Karin Villarroel
Karin Villarroel is a consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank's Cities Network. She implements knowledge projects and opportunities for dialogue between cities. Karin is an architect and urban planner with more than 7 years of experience in local governance, urban planning and design, community participation, sustainable development and transportation. Karin holds a Master in Public Policy (MPP) from the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK (LSE), a Master in Real Estate Development and Investment from ESE Business School, Universidad de Los Andes in Chile, a Master in Urban Project and Architect from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC). Previously she was head of the Urban Planning Section of the Municipality of Lo Barnechea in Chile, leading urban planning and design projects. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)