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Bunia Climate-Shield: A Green Belt for Urban Resilience

Bunia Climate-Shield: A Green Belt for Urban Resilience

A multifunctional green belt is helping Bunia, adapt to deforestation, flooding and extreme heat – recognized by the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026.
In Malmö, an old industrial site becomes its own building supply

In Malmö, an old industrial site becomes its own building supply

An 18-hectare former shipyard in Malmö is being rebuilt using materials saved from its own demolished buildings.
Malmö: From Shipyards to Sustainable Living in Varvsstaden

Malmö: From Shipyards to Sustainable Living in Varvsstaden

From shipyard to showcase: Malmö turns an industrial site into a model for urban circularity.

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The Schöneberg Loop
Berlin, Germany

The Schöneberg Loop

Through the so-called “Schöneberg Loop” (Schöneberger Schleife), Berlin is striving to expand the network of different urban spaces located in the area of "Südkreuz". Designed as a green trail, the Schöneberg Loop creates a eco-friendly corridor connecting the south of Berlin with the city centre.
CUIDÁ: vigias ambientales: risk prevention through citizen engagement
Valle de Aburrá, Colombia

CUIDÁ: vigias ambientales: risk prevention through citizen engagement

CUIDÁ volunteers are trained in implementing sustainable emergency prevention strategies in communities that are vulnerable to natural disasters.
Heat planning for climate neutrality
Berlin, Germany

Heat planning for climate neutrality

The City of Berlin is converting its heat supply to a climate-neutral system. It is using the strategic approach of heat planning and involves all relevant stakeholders in the process. Transforming the city's heat supply through strategic planning and collaborative stakeholder engagement.
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Rio Operations Center

The Rio Operations Center's responsibility is to control the city's daily operations, integrating several departments involved in Rio's routine; and to manage crisis and emergency situations.
TOTATOGA
Busan, South Korea

TOTATOGA

Busan’s historic downtown culture cluster
 Slum Electrification Program
Ahmedabad, India

Slum Electrification Program

A programme to connect 200,000 poor households to the public electricity grid.

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Germán  De Giobbi
Montevideo, Uruguay

Germán De Giobbi

Individual | Profesor de Educación Física
Berlin, Germany

Michael Färber

Individual | Officer Berlin Energy and Climate Protection Programme
edgar pacheco
La Paz, Bolivia

edgar pacheco

Individual | Director of Research and Municipal Information
Montréal, Canada

Guy Grenier

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Cid Blanco Jr
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Cid Blanco Jr

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Medellín, Colombia

Andrés Fernandez

Individual | Public Relationship