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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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Copenhagen, Denmark

Cloudburst Initiative Copenhagen

Climate adaptation and environmental improvements through nature-based solutions
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Ljubljana, Slovenia

RogLab

Promoting the innovative use of manufacturing technologies.
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Berlin, Germany

A Communication Strategy for refugees and migrants

A multi-lingual podcast providing official COVID-19 information.
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Mandera, Kenya

Mandera Municipality Greening Program

Mandera is evolving into a greener, more comfortable place to live, with trees providing shade and a cooler environment.
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Digitaal.Talent@Gent
Ghent, Belgium

Digitaal.Talent@Gent

Collaborating with public libraries to unlock the digital potential of citizens.
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Werkstadt Junges Wien (Young Vienna Workshop)
Vienna, Austria

Werkstadt Junges Wien (Young Vienna Workshop)

A participative process to develop a Children and Youth Strategy for Vienna.
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Brussels Capital Region, Belgium

Jana Deforche

Individual | European officer
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Berlin, Germany

Saskia Lössl

Individual | Sustainability Manager
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Alexander Shermansong
New York City, United States

Alexander Shermansong

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Berlin, Germany

Andreas Koch

Individual | Innovation Manager
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Collia Alejandro
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Collia Alejandro

Individual | Executive Director
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Raisa Cole
Cape Town, South Africa

Raisa Cole

Individual | PhD Candidate
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