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Wiener Wäldchen: Mini Forests for Urban Climate Adaptation

Vienna is planting small, dense mini forests on underused green spaces to strengthen biodiversity, support climate adaptation and bring urban nature closer to children and residents.

Vienna’s mini forests join USE as a new climate adaptation case study

A new USE case study shows how Vienna is using small, dense urban forests to support biodiversity, local cooling and environmental education.

USE puts urban climate adaptation in focus as Europe faces extreme heat

Over the next six months, USE will examine how cities can prepare for growing climate risks.

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An interview with citizen participation expert Adrià Duarte (UCLG), exploring how cities can use digital tools to strengthen local democracy, and put human rights at the centre of digital transformation.

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Tampere, Finland

Tampere: from linear to circular bio-economy

In the city of Tampere’s ECO3 business park, bio-economy and circular investments are translated into practical activities.

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Biofactory of Ladybugs

Using predatory insects to promote biodiversity and safeguard human wellbeing.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

OpenBorough: active citizenship via e-participation

The City of Amsterdam has embarked on a project to make democracy more dynamic and interactive by developing a digital participatory platform to engage with residents.

Tallinn, Estonia

The Klindi Park project

Community engagement in green mobility infrastructure planning

Lilongwe, Malawi

Johannesburg-Lilongwe Mentorship Programme

Lilongwe City Development Strategy has been developed through an innovative Mentorship Programme with the City of Johannesburg

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Kolorob: Lighting up the City

Kolorob is an online mobile platform that delivers access to information about local services. Currently focussed based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, it connects people living in informal settlements with essential service providers: schools, clinics, businesses, and government departments.

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Wiener Wäldchen: Mini Forests for Urban Climate Adaptation

Vienna’s mini forests join USE as a new climate adaptation case study

USE puts urban climate adaptation in focus as Europe faces extreme heat

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Kolorob: Lighting up the City

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