We cannot underestimate the expert knowledge held by cities. Nagpur ๐ฎ๐ณ, Panagi ๐ฎ๐ณ, and Malmรถ ๐ธ๐ช are now discussing innovative ways they have funded climate action, including #GreenBonds, mobility-focused schemes, and more.
We just wrapped up the International Urban Cooperation Program with our #Canada-#EU program participants. Here's a photo video made to commemorate the connections made: https://t.co/W1JNczQN8F
#europeanunionincanada
Our colleagues at #IUCNorthAmerica have put together a publication highlighting how cooperation between cities in ๐ช๐บ and in ๐จ๐ฆ, ๐ฒ๐ฝ & ๐บ๐ธ has concretely advanced #SustainableUrbanDevelopment. Don't miss it โก๏ธ https://t.co/Q61Tfxt6jq
Primer on carbon budgeting w/ Oslo & @CityofEdmonton - the 1st city in Canada to do one. A carbon budget responds to the climate crisis like a city budgetโby setting an overall budget for how much GHGs the city can emit ever. https://t.co/PkTsVCRkdz
@Bicycletteorang@EUinCanada
'@MTL_Ville is launching new measures & $ to encourage main street buying local: downtown installations; financial support for campaigns; $1.5M for digital transformation & support for local urban delivery & more https://t.co/KNABhSRGFa
While private companies are turning to #ISO50001 for #energymanagement, not many cities are adopting the standard nor are there many opportunities to learn & share from others: @gradrijeka, @MurciaCiudad & @cityofguelph came together to do just that: https://t.co/JhbaXzw3vE
The #URBACTtoolbox gives you the tools to examine the current situation in your city in order to identify the challenges & what exactly needs to be fixed. Start now! For #BetterCities and #SustainableUrbanDevelopment: https://t.co/zZkqpfr3aK
Great initiative in @ManCityCouncil - 50 Windows of Creativity showcases work of artists in windows, venues & spaces across the city centre from fine art & photography to ceramics, crafts, mosaics & murals from artists w/ connection to Greater Man https://t.co/WNLDqR0dj4
We all want to be @vitoriagasteiz when we grow up! A true urban laboratory of urban form, human-centred design, transit, bike & pedestrian investment & nature-based solutions @vg_cea#buildbettercities
The Basque Country in Spain, an example of transformation around nature, equity, sustainability. One of my favorite cities of the over 350 where I have worked is Vitoria-Gasteiz. Green everywhere, dense w 4-10 story bldgs, walk, bike, '1/4 hour city'. @dhofstetter_x@JayneEngle
.@RobichaudLynn presents an example of horizontal cooperation. @cityburlington ๐จ๐ฆ is working with its neighbour #HamiltonON and a wide range of regional partners on climate action. Engaging with a post-secondary school, nonprofits and more help make impactful action possible
๐จ Register now! On 26 Oct, join us at @daringcities as IUC cities and experts explore "Multi-level Governance as Key to Successful Climate Action"
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Featuring @adaptationfund, @EUinmyRegion and more!
โItโs an incredible honour to accept this role as FCM President. Your trust and your support mean the world to me.โ -- FCM President @garthfrizzell#cdnmuni#FCM2020
Great primer on carbon budgeting from @CityofEdmonton -- the 1st city in Canada to do one. A carbon budget/climate budget responds to the climate crisis like a city budgetโby setting an overall budget for how much GHGs the city can emit. Ever. @Bicycletteorang@EUinCanada
Our ๐คตโโ๏ธ๐คต mayors
Are signing up to make our cities cleaner & greener! ๐
Follow the launch of The Green City Accord on 22 October
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