Coalition of 33 cities launches coordinated action to tackle extreme heat
The Cool Cities Accelerator, a coalition of global cities focused on coordinated action to tackle extreme heat, has been launched…
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European cities turning to AI to improve energy efficiency
European cities are stepping up their use of artificial intelligence to improve energy efficiency and reduce consumption, ICLEI Europe has…
Access to finance crucial for cities’ climate transition plans
Cities around the world will need access to climate finance to turn their sustainability goals into reality, the Global Covenant…
Can cities grow without impacting the environment?
The question of whether cities can continue expand without impacting the environment that surrounds them is the topic of a…
‘Long-term link’ between wealth inequality and sustainability explored in study
The long-term link between wealth inequality and sustainability – dating back over 10,000 years – is the topic of a new study…
IBM, C40 Cities team up to bolster urban resilience through AI
IBM and C40 Cities have announced a collaboration through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator to develop AI-driven solutions to ‘advance city…
ICLEI Europe names new managing directors
ICLEI Europe has appointed Shtilyana Koppe and Matthew Bach as its new managing directors, succeeding Wolfgang Teubner, who plans to…
ICLEI Europe develops toolkit to address energy poverty
ICLEI Europe has developed a guide to assist local governments with addressing the issue of energy poverty in their communities….
‘Regenerative design’ could boost urban sustainability, report suggests
A policy of regenerative design in the built environment of cities could significantly enhance urban sustainability, a new report by…
Planting trees in the wrong place can make cities hotter at night, study finds
While developing green spaces can help to reduce ‘heat island’ effects in cities, a new study by the University of…