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Wiener Wäldchen: Mini Forests for Urban Climate Adaptation

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

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

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.
That's a wrap on 2025!

That's a wrap on 2025!

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Closing the Digital Divide

Closing the Digital Divide

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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Bolívar Park: Reactivating the Historic Centre of Medellín
Medellín, Colombia

Bolívar Park: Reactivating the Historic Centre of Medellín

Improving the quality of life of citizens and the general recovery of public infrastructure
Integrated Action Program for Climate Protection in Munich
Munich, Germany

Integrated Action Program for Climate Protection in Munich

Munich aims to make 50-percent cut in CO2 emissions by 2030.
Progressive procurement: the policy and practice of Manchester City Council
Manchester, United Kingdom

Progressive procurement: the policy and practice of Manchester City Council

The city of Manchester focuses its spending power to lock wealth into the local economy.
The Schöneberg Loop
Berlin, Germany

The Schöneberg Loop

Through the so-called “Schöneberg Loop” (Schöneberger Schleife), Berlin is striving to expand the network of different urban spaces located in the area of "Südkreuz". Designed as a green trail, the Schöneberg Loop creates a eco-friendly corridor connecting the south of Berlin with the city centre.
Dakar, Senegal

UrbaSEN and the Senegalese Federation of Inhabitants

Building a culture of participatory urban planning.
Baguio SIGLAT Youth Innovation Hub
Baguio, Philippines

Baguio SIGLAT Youth Innovation Hub

The power of community collaboration and inclusivity in creating positive change for the young people.

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Sergio Arredondo
Mexico City, Mexico

Sergio Arredondo

Individual | General Director of the School of Municipal Government
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Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Bogor, Indonesia

Raul Marino

Institution | Professor in Urban Planning, Universidad del Rosario - Director Urban Mapping Agency
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Berlin, Germany

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