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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.
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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.
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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.
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That's a wrap on 2025!

That's a wrap on 2025!

700+ citymakers, 440+ cities, one shared mission.
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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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Global State of Democracy 2025

Global State of Democracy 2025

Democracy on the move
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Do You Kyoto?
Kyoto, Japan

Do You Kyoto?

Are you doing something good for the environment?
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San Salvador, El Salvador

The regeneration of San Salvador’s historical centre

Supporting families to take ownership of and improve their homes.
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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.
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Fair School Food
Berlin, Germany

Fair School Food

The City of Berlin is Including fair trade products in elementary school lunches
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Revitalization of Namur-De la Savane area
Montréal, Canada

Revitalization of Namur-De la Savane area

Addressing urban sprawl by sustainable transformation of vacant land.
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Conversion of a school building to a library in the area of Ostkreuz-Friedrichshain, Berlin
Berlin, Germany

Conversion of a school building to a library in the area of Ostkreuz-Friedrichshain, Berlin

The innovative and sustainable architectural concept applied to the District Central Library has delivered a new cultural meeting point for all generations that contribute to revitalizing the area.
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Alexis Roig
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Alexis Roig

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Leona Klein

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diaz fernando
Copenhagen, Denmark

diaz fernando

Individual | Health and Sustainability professional
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Belo Horizonte City Hall
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Belo Horizonte City Hall

Institution
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Edmundo Werna
Accra, Ghana

Edmundo Werna

Individual | Senior level Urbanist
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Montijo Michelle
Mexico City, Mexico

Montijo Michelle

Individual | Biologist
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