Sustainable Cities and Communities

Sustainable Development Goal
Even the world’s greenest cities are at risk of massive climate disruption – but all cities can prepare if they focus on local self-sufficiency, adaptability and resilience. Continue Reading: World...
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Schneider Electric is bringing its collaborative approach to carbon and environmental solutions to this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal (Nov. 4-7) where it will facilitate progress towards the event’s...
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Today, the San José City Council unanimously approved the purchase and permanent protection of 937 acres in the North Coyote Valley through an innovative public and private partnership among Peninsula...
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The UN General Assembly proclaimed 21 March as the International Day of Forests in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On...
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B Corp Better Places Builds on Travel Offsets Program Four years ago, Dutch startup Better Places was the first tour operator to report on and compensate for all travel undertaken by...
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How can we strengthen social cohesion in fragmented environments? Public policies that have an impact on the welfare and quality of life of individuals are essential. Initiatives launched by organizations...
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A million species are at risk of extinction according to the United Nations. How can we avert a sixth mass extinction? Speakers: · Caroline Anstey, Senior Advisor, USA. · Diane...
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Leading US Beverage Companies Unite for ‘Every Bottle Back’ Initiative ** Image credit:** Brian Yurasits/Unsplash This week, the US’ leading beverage companies — The Coca-Cola Company, Keurig Dr Pepper and PepsiCo...
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Chicago’s office market was named the greenest in the U.S. for the third year in a row as the green building trend continues to expand in the nation’s largest cities,...
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Comprising low-lying villas that are home to thousands, the Sustainable City aims to be a net-zero settlement, producing all the energy it needs from renewable sources on site. Source: World...
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