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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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Paper and furniture from aquatic plants
Almere, Netherlands

Paper and furniture from aquatic plants

The city of Almere, working with the business sectors and local stakeholders has developed an innovative circular economy partnership.
Rio Capital Energy Program
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Rio Capital Energy Program

To mobilize support for and commission projects ensuring sustainable development in the energy sector.
Design, Construction and Operation of Persian Gulf Martyrs’ Artificial Lake
Tehran, Iran

Design, Construction and Operation of Persian Gulf Martyrs’ Artificial Lake

The Persian Gulf Lake provides a new social and recreational area for the residents of Tehran, as well as for international visitors.
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.
Climate Smart Hyllie
Malmö, Sweden

Climate Smart Hyllie

Hyllie is Malmö's largest residential and commercial development area. By 2030, Hyllie will be 100% sustained by renewable or recycled energy, achieved by using integrated new and smart technology solutions.
No debts for energy
Almere, Netherlands

No debts for energy

A programme to reduce the number of people at risk of energy poverty.

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Nelson Brito
Lisbon, Portugal

Nelson Brito

Individual | architect / researcher
Bengaluru, India

Arun Jain

Individual | Urban Designer, Urban Strategist
Robert Brears
Auckland, New Zealand

Robert Brears

Individual | Founder
Berlin, Germany

Andreas Koch

Individual | Innovation Manager
Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina

Valen Valentina

Individual
Lisbon, Portugal

Sofia Pereira

Individual | sociologist