The Division of Housing and Urban Development organized three webinars to understand better the opportunities and challenges associated with subnational climate action. The second meeting of the series, held on March 27th, focused on the crucial theme of climate equity in cities, addressing governance, gender, and urban resilience. This gathering brought together experts and … [Read more...] about Climate Equity in Cities: Governance, Gender and Urban Resilience
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Driving Climate Action: Multilevel Coordination in Latin American and Caribbean Cities
The Housing and Urban Development Division organized three webinars to support cities in their efforts to understand the opportunities and challenges of subnational climate action in the fight against climate change and in achieving national and global goals and commitments. Our first webinar, held on March 20th, delved into the crucial role of multilevel collaboration in … [Read more...] about Driving Climate Action: Multilevel Coordination in Latin American and Caribbean Cities
Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean as Catalysts for Climate Action Post-COP28
The cities of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face enormous challenges and opportunities. Two-thirds of the Latin American population reside in cities of at least of 20,000 inhabitants and 81% live in urban areas. By 2050, it's projected that over 86% of the region's population will be urban dwellers. In terms of challenges, LAC cities are responsible for around 70% of … [Read more...] about Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean as Catalysts for Climate Action Post-COP28
The most read in 2023 about housing and urban development
We have just started a new year, and it's time to share the highlights from our blog throughout 2023. Guided by our experts, consultants, and prominent collaborators, last year we addressed multiple topics of interest and current relevance. In this article, we share the top ten, covering everything from how cities can support climate action to issues of urban discrimination, … [Read more...] about The most read in 2023 about housing and urban development
Citizen-led Urbanism: Another way to create cities
In recent years, a new approach to urban planning has been gaining ground around the world: citizen-led urbanism. This concept is based on the idea that cities should be designed and developed taking into account the needs and aspirations of their inhabitants. Rather than being a process led exclusively by experts and planners, citizen-led urbanism empowers the community to … [Read more...] about Citizen-led Urbanism: Another way to create cities