For and from citymakers around the globe

In 2010, the cities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area began sharing public data for anyone to use freely. These open datasets, available through a web platform (www.hri.fi), make it possible for citizens to develop applications and follow public decision making.

The City of Wuhan has revitalized one of the most polluted areas of the city into an ecological space for citizens.

The No-Driving Day initiative is a campaign based on the citizens’ voluntary participation to drive less and use public transport more.

The Barcelona Schools Agenda 21 Program is aimed to integrate the principles of sustainability in schools’ educational programs.

The aim of the Berlin’s City Tree Campaign is to plant and care sustainably for up to 10,000 additional roadside trees between 2012 and 2017. The trees, which are partly funded by donations, contribute to improve people’s quality of life in the city.

Gender-sensitive solutions to enable girls and young women to utilize public spaces and parks in a safer and better way