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
Unlocking the Power of Blue Carbon in Urban Areas: Protecting Mangroves and Financing Their Conservation
Blue carbon ecosystems, such as mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrass meadows, play a crucial role in the provision of vital ecosystem goods and services including the capture and storage of carbon, protection against coastal erosion and the provision of essential habitat for various species of plants and animals and livelihoods for coastal communities. With the support from … [Read more...] about Unlocking the Power of Blue Carbon in Urban Areas: Protecting Mangroves and Financing Their Conservation
Urban empowerment in action: women from vulnerable communities earn certification in civil construction
From Unemployed Mothers to Construction Workers"I am thrilled to have achieved this. For me, for my career, this training is very important." These are the words of Rosemary Nericy Dantas Silva, newly certified in the Real Estate Painter course, capturing the sense of accomplishment that filled the night of September 12, 2024, at the Leonel Brizola State School in João Pessoa. … [Read more...] about Urban empowerment in action: women from vulnerable communities earn certification in civil construction
How Inclusive Urbanism Transformed Risk Areas into Safe Spaces for Children in Niterói’s Favelas
This article was originally published in Ideação - Inovação em Gestão Pública. Urbanizing communities in high-risk areas is one of the greatest challenges for cities, especially when it involves vulnerable populations and critical geological conditions. In the case of Niterói, the Urban Development and Social Inclusion Program (PRODUIS), a partnership between the City Hall … [Read more...] about How Inclusive Urbanism Transformed Risk Areas into Safe Spaces for Children in Niterói’s Favelas
Urban Waste Management for Cleaner Cities: Towards a Circular Economy in LAC
Urban waste management in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is a critical challenge for sustainable development. As populations and consumption continue to rise, so does the volume of solid waste, leading to environmental and social issues that directly affect cities. Managing solid waste is not only a logistical challenge but also a key strategy in combating climate … [Read more...] about Urban Waste Management for Cleaner Cities: Towards a Circular Economy in LAC