Cities are both the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and the most vulnerable to climate impacts, making them key to mitigating and adapting to the climate crisis. Staying below the 1.5°C global warming limit is still possible, but the coming years are crucial. It will require the involvement of a multitude of stakeholders, complex actions and a high level of … [Read more...] about Strengthening Cooperation for Climate-Resilient Urban Futures
Mikel Sáez de Vicuña
Mikel Sáez de Vicuña Blanco works as a Communication Strategy Consultant in the Housing and Urban Development Division, within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development sector of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). He combines his passion for sustainability with over 10 years of experience in communication and innovation to promote sustainable urban development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Holds a BA in Corporate Communication from the University of Deusto in San Sebastián (Spain), and an Honors Program distinction for his specialization in International Relations from the University of Groningen (RUG), in the Netherlands. During his Master's in Strategic Integration, Monitoring, and Communication of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs at the University of the Basque Country, he was selected for the unicitiES 2030 project, an initiative supported by the Ministry of Universities and inspired by the City Studio methodology. This project fosters the development of work aligned with the needs of cities to co-create solutions and contribute to sustainable urban transformation by addressing specific challenges to achieve climate neutrality. Mikel has led communication initiatives in various global organizations, including Microsoft at its headquarters in Brussels. He has also collaborated with international organizations such as the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with focus on creating strategies that not only generate positive impact but also foster alliances with local communities.
Gastronomy as a Catalyst for Urban Development
The link between gastronomy and urban development is fascinating, especially when culinary districts drive new urban trends and renewed socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental processes. Thus, gastronomy becomes more than a means of survival. It turns into the art of good eating and living. It is a common thread that weaves stories and identities, creating a colorful … [Read more...] about Gastronomy as a Catalyst for Urban Development