Las áreas rurales, que cubren un tercio de São Paulo, están perfectamente conectadas con la ciudad a través del Programa Sampa+Rural, una plataforma innovadora donde los ciudadanos y visitantes pueden descubrir a los agricultores locales, disfrutar de productos agrícolas frescos y acceder a opciones de ecoturismo. Explore cómo esta vibrante megalópolis está creando un centro  ..read more

Cobrindo um terço de São Paulo, as áreas rurais estão conectadas de forma contínua à cidade através do Programa Sampa+Rural, uma plataforma inovadora onde cidadãos e visitantes podem descobrir agricultores locais, se deliciar com produtos frescos da fazenda e acessar opções de ecoturismo. Explore como esta megalópole vibrante está criando um centro de sustentabilidade que  ..read more

In its Quarterly Report 2024, the UNFCCC confirmed that this year’s Regional Climate Weeks, including the Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week, have been canceled until further notice due to “lack of funding.” These regional climate weeks are seen as crucial for promoting multilateral partnerships and coordination, fostering innovative approaches, and uniting efforts to tackle  ..read more

Covering a third of São Paulo, rural areas are seamlessly connected to the city through the Sampa+Rural Program, a groundbreaking platform where citizens and visitors can discover local farmers, indulge in farm-fresh produce, and access ecotourism options. Explore how this bustling megalopolis is creating a sustainability hub that fosters rural development while promoting healthy living  ..read more

Authored by Pourya Salehi, Ariel Dekovic, Yunus Arikan, and Maryke van Staden from ICLEI World Secretariat At the 43rd session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Nairobi in 2016, the panel decided to include a Special Report on Climate Change and Cities (SRCC) in the IPCC Seventh Assessment Cycle. This achievement marked  ..read more

La ciudad de São Paulo ha declarado recientemente de utilidad pública la adquisición de 32 zonas verdes privadas, equivalentes al tamaño de París o a 15.500 campos de fútbol. Con esta importante incorporación, la megalópolis sumará el 26% de su territorio bajo protección ambiental. “Ampliar estas áreas de preservación es uno de los mayores regalos  ..read more

Access, participation, and opportunity are three key ingredients local governments should consider when promoting local agriculture, reducing food miles, or supporting community markets. Explore how to implement them and real city examples to follow suit.    *By María Alonso Martínez and ICLEI’s CityFood Team In recent years, the conversation around sustainable food systems has focused  ..read more

A cidade de São Paulo acaba de declarar de utilidade pública a aquisição de 32 áreas verdes privadas, equivalentes ao tamanho de Paris ou a 15.500 campos de futebol. Com esse acréscimo significativo, a megalópole totalizará 26% de seu território sob proteção ambiental. “Ampliar essas áreas de preservação é um dos maiores presentes que podemos  ..read more

At the recent sixth United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, resolutions shaped the strategic direction of global environmental policy through multilateral actions. How do cities and regions engage in this global process? ICLEI, as co-focal point of the Local Authorities Major Group (LAMG), ensures representation of subnational governments in UNEA’s negotiation rooms. * This  ..read more

The City of São Paulo has recently declared the acquisition of 32 private green areas as a public utility, equivalent to the size of Paris or 15,500 football fields. With this significant addition, the megalopolis will total 26% of its territory under environmental protection. “Expanding these preservation areas is one of the greatest gifts we  ..read more