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700+ citymakers, 440+ cities, one shared mission.

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.

e-sabha app

Connecting Communities with Local Authorities and Government Agencies on a Single Platform.

C6 Finland - Finnish Alliance model

A bold new experiment in multilevel collaboration

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use (urban sustainability exchange) is a knowledge exchange platform dedicated to sustainable city making. use connects citymakers and encourages the exchange of ideas and experiences to effect positive sustainable change.

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Citizen and Democratic Culture District Network
Bogotá, Colombia

Citizen and Democratic Culture District Network

Improving engagement between public agencies, the private sector, community groups and citizens.
Habitat and living conditions improvement in poor communities
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Habitat and living conditions improvement in poor communities

Tackling unsafe homes and domestic violence in informal settlements
Sustainable Food Strategy
Dortmund, Germany

Sustainable Food Strategy

A shift to climate-friendly nutrition starts with children’s lunches
Warehouse of Ideas
Waterford, Ireland

Warehouse of Ideas

A cultural quarter in Ireland’s oldest city
Phytotechnology Stations
Montréal, Canada

Phytotechnology Stations

Harnessing the power of plants to address environmental issues, demonstrate innovative technological solutions, and educate the public.
The Weyonje app
Kampala, Uganda

The Weyonje app

Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

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Raquel Vargas Secretary of Environment
Mexico City, Mexico

Raquel Vargas Secretary of Environment

Individual | Urban Planner and water sustainable management expert
New York City, United States

Sean Keeley

Individual | Student
Urban Future.
Graz, Austria

Urban Future.

Institution | Europe's leading event to make cities sustainable
Maria Lucia Camargo
São Paulo, Brazil

Maria Lucia Camargo

Individual | Economist
Berlin, Germany

Maria Melnikova

Individual | urban planner
Pete Silvester
Bangkok, Thailand

Pete Silvester

Individual | Co-founder & CEO, Window Seater