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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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Bogotá, Colombia

District Marketplace Management and Administration Model

A comprehensive business model to revitalise Bogota's marketplaces.

Lilongwe, Malawi

Johannesburg-Lilongwe Mentorship Programme

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

Durban, South Africa

eThekwini Municipality Transformative Riverine Management Programme

A Scalable and Replicable Model for Cities to Manage Their Waterways Sustainably While Maximising Socio-Economic Benefits

Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

The city of Brighton & Hove reuse model

The Brighton & Hove council has implemented a programme to keep reusable goods out of the bin.

Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar

Project Hub Yangon, Myanmar’s first start-up incubator

In 2012 the first incubator and co-working space in Myanmar, initiated by a former World Bank employee with expertise on economic development and innovation for developing countries, opened their doors to a new generation of young, creative and motivated people.

Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria

Urban Poverty and City Consultation Process: Poverty Reduction Programme

The programme showed significant results in poverty reduction and creating employment.

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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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Project Hub Yangon, Myanmar’s first start-up incubator

Urban Poverty and City Consultation Process: Poverty Reduction Programme

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