Como os termômetros de São Paulo marcaram temperaturas recordes no ano passado, a onda de calor se recusou a ceder, com março de 2024 atingindo quase 35°C – a temperatura mais alta para o mês desde 1943. A cidade de São Paulo tem o compromisso de cultivar uma comunidade mais saudável e resiliente, combatendo os  ..read more

Wrapping up Daring Cities’ 2024 Cornerstone I “Reflect,” two in-depth webinars gathered local leaders and climate representatives to discuss past climate initiatives, especially those stemming from COP28. Here, we share their insights exploring how cities and regions can leverage COP28 outcomes, particularly the CHAMP initiative, as we move forward to the upcoming COPs in Baku  ..read more

As São Paulo’s thermometers marked record-breaking temperatures last year, the heat wave refused to relent, with March 2024 hitting nearly 35°C—the highest for the month since 1943. The City of São Paulo is committed to nurturing a healthier, more resilient community by tackling health-related issues due to rising temperatures and air pollution. Here, we spotlight  ..read more

Co-Authors: Kobe City and Toyota City (translation by ICLEI Japan) Why “Biotope” is important in Urban Area “Satoyama” and wetlands are valuable ecosystems that shelter a wide variety of living organisms. They were once closely linked to people’s daily lives.  Unfortunately, the rapid pace of urbanization and the shift in lifestyles have led to a  ..read more

Fort Collins, Colorado, stands as a beacon of exemplary sustainability efforts, particularly evident in its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 15 – Life on Land (SDG 15). The City’s journey unfolds through a series of initiatives and projects aimed at addressing biodiversity loss, land degradation, and ecosystem preservation, while also fostering community engagement and advancing  ..read more

Amidst the urgency of global climate action, São Paulo, Brazil, emerges as a shining example of dedication and progress towards sustainability. In June 2024, the city will host the ICLEI World Congress, a pivotal event that brings together leaders and stakeholders to advance environmental goals and foster international cooperation. This Congress is not just a  ..read more

This piece was written by Kate MacKenzie, Executive Director at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy, and Tia Schwab, Policy Advisor at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy in collaboration with Betina Bergmann Madsen, Chief Procurement Officer at the Municipality of Copenhagen, and Sofie Folsach Rasmussen, Communications Advisor at  ..read more

As the world continues to shape the framework of the much-anticipated “Global Plastic Treaty”, the urgency to address the plastic pollution crisis has never been more pronounced. Spearheaded by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution, this international legally binding instrument has been in the making since 2022, aiming to complete its work by  ..read more

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