Thrilled to share this year's finalists for @WRIRossCities#PrizeforCities. Be inspired by these innovative projects focused on climate resilience in cities. This is how #urbantransformation can happen.
β° The wait is over: Meet the β€ finalists for the 2023-2024 @WRIRossCities#PrizeforCities! π
These innovators are at the forefront of urban #climateresilience. Explore their transformative projects π https://t.co/Bs4382KASp
Russian invasion plans, obtained by The New York Times, show that the military expected to triumph in Ukraine within days. We drew from interviews, intercepts, documents and secret battle plans to show how a "walk in the park" became a disaster for Putin. https://t.co/l1S5hGFqQx
Big congratulations to the 5 #PrizeforCities finalists, announced at #WUF11! They have all shown how to live and #thrive in turbulent times by helping cities and communities respond to disruptions and crisis.
The five finalists of the 2021-2022 WRI Ross Center #PrizeforCities! π
These urban change-makers show how cities can thrive in turbulent times; responding to uncertainty, disruption & crisis to create equitable, resilient & healthy cities ποΈπππ
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New @LungAssociation poll found 74% of voters say itβs important to invest in zero-emissions vehicles like electric school buses to reduce air pollution around kids. ππ #CleanAir4Kids#EV#ElectricVehicle
Congratulations to global #PrizeforCities winners @MuniRosario π¦π· and all the other finalists for their fantastic projects.
Honoured that Londonβs Ultra Low Emission Zone was nominated for such a prestigious prize.
Amazing and inspiring work by @MuniRosario over the last 20 years! Wonderful to see them recognized as the grand prize winner of the 2020-21 #PrizeforCities!
Congratulations to the grand prize winner of the 2020-21 #PrizeforCities: Sustainable Food Production for a Resilient #Rosario! ππ
@MuniRosarioβs urban agriculture program has increased #FoodSecurity for residents & climate #resilience in tandem https://t.co/852ztgCpvP
The environment in which children sit whenever they board a diesel school bus is harmful. Especially for young children, #pollution impairs brain development & even has a negative impact on test scores.
We need to electrify school buses. ππhttps://t.co/R1zqO8s6Fm @thehill
βWe are facing maybe the most important crisis in the #publictransit sector."
Public transit lowers greenhouse gas emissions & improves #AirQuality in cities, making it critical to protect #publichealth & mitigate the impact of #climatechange. https://t.co/eZFv8LMPjd @nytimes
Join our global conversation on reimagining safe and resilient mobility for recovery at #TTDC21. Watch live: https://t.co/hy7db9GDJY You can still register at https://t.co/mTGIKvqIzn.
The theme of this year's Transforming Transportation #TTDC21 - Reimagining Safe & Resilient #Mobility for Recovery
Join us & @WBG_Transport for an all-virtual event as we rethink mobility & commit to build back better. ποΈποΈ
Register today at https://t.co/cQbB7UD6Kj
So excited to be announcing these finalists today. They are highlighting innovative urban initiatives that show how cities can tackle intertwined challenges of climate and equity.
Itβs finally here! Announcing the five finalists of the 2020-2021 WRI Ross Center #PrizeforCities! These urban change-makers are working at the forefront of tackling the climate crisis & urban inequality, delivering life-changing impact to their communities.