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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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Gwangju, South Korea

GwanJuness Community Care

Protecting human dignity
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Karachi, Pakistan

Holistic Eco-Villages for Flood Rehabilitation

A sustainable model for disaster recovery and development
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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Wijk aan zet (Neighbourhood in Action)

A new electoral model for local governance
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BibloRed
Bogotá, Colombia

BibloRed

The Public Libraries of Bogotá District Network
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São Paulo, Brazil

Programa Tô Legal

Empowering informal workers and fostering entrepreneurial growth.
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Decent Homes for the Elderly

Changing attitudes to gender equality and housing justice.
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Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Dany Silvio Amaral

Individual | Director
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Douma Lafontan
Boston, United States

Douma Lafontan

Individual | Artist
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Juan David Palacio Cardona
Medellín, Colombia

Juan David Palacio Cardona

Individual | Director
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Francesco Tena
Boston, United States

Francesco Tena

Individual | Municipal Government, Civic Engagement
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Covenant of Mayors – Europe
Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

Covenant of Mayors – Europe

Institution | EU-wide movement for cities and regions on climate and energy
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Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute

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