Vienna’s Urban Wildlife
Surprising snapshots of Vienna’s feathered and furry inhabitants.
UK prime minister’s 15-minute city ban “baffling” says concept creator
Urbanist Carlos Moreno has urged UK prime minister Rishi Sunak to rethink his stance on 15-minute cities following the announcement that he will stop councils implementing the concept.
Which countries do well on recognising Indigenous rights?
Brazil and Canada are some of the countries strengthening Indigenous rights. As Australia’s referendum nears, will it follow suit?
The Mayor Who Prioritized Pedestrians Before It Was Cool
Spanish Mayor Miguel Fernández Lores started limiting the flow of cars in Pontevedra in 1999. The seaside city has been growing ever since.
E-waste and cities: the cost of progress is distributed globally, but unfairly
Africa’s new poor suburbs form conurbations of mountains of technological and electronic waste in the process of being incinerated to recover the valuable metals they contain. What is the impact of electronic waste on cities?
Chinese cities and the mystery of electric car graveyards
China has spent more than a decade working on becoming the undisputed leader of electric mobility. Its success has exceeded all expectations, but it has also left huge electric car graveyards in urban areas.
ICLEI: Global network of 2500+ local governments in 125+ countries dedicated to sustainable urban development. ICLEI Europe aids in EU Green Deal implementation for resilient, equitable communities.
At ICLEI, we adopt data-driven approaches, crucial to driving environmental and climate action forward. We advocate utilising digital infrastructures and smart solutions to address environmental and climate challenges
Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR). Building Regions and Municipalities of Tomorrow
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) is a prominent European organisation representing local and regional governments across the continent. With a rich history of advocacy and collaboration, CEMR serves as a vital platform for sharing knowledge, fostering cooperation, and advocating for the interests of over 150,000 local and regional authorities. CEMR plays a pivotal role in shaping European policies and promoting the principles of local democracy, subsidiarity, and territorial cohesion. Through its diverse initiatives, CEMR empowers local and regional governments to address common challenges, exchange best practices, and contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous Europe.
C40 Cities
C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. Through a Global Green New Deal, mayors are working alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to go further and faster than ever before.
At Smart City Expo World Congress, C40 is showcasing innovative approaches to climate action including Zero Emission Areas, 15-minute cities, 24/7 carbon-free energy and more.
MASTERCARD – POWERING ECONOMIES AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE
Mastercard leverages its technology and trusted network to build highly collaborative and productive partnerships across the public sector to solve pressing government challenges with a focus on inclusion, innovation and trust.