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San José’s ecoins programme shows how citizen participation can support the circular economy

San José’s ecoins programme shows how citizen participation can support the circular economy

In San José, ecoins combines digital incentives, education and partnerships to make participation in the circular economy simple, accessible and connected to existing recovery systems.
13 European cities show what urban climate action looks like

13 European cities show what urban climate action looks like

A new USE case study looks at the DAM exhibition Too Hot, which brings together practical climate approaches from across Europe.
More than 140 attend USE webinar on urban heat planning

More than 140 attend USE webinar on urban heat planning

More than 140 people joined the Urban Sustainability Exchange (USE) webinar on urban heat planning on 16 September, bringing together practitioners, researchers and climate adaptation professionals for a focused discussion on how cities can prepare for more extreme heat.

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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.
Shared Bicycle System of Bogotá D.C.
Bogotá, Colombia

Shared Bicycle System of Bogotá D.C.

Promoting accessibility, equity, and inclusion.
The Resilience Strategy of Montevideo
Montevideo, Uruguay

The Resilience Strategy of Montevideo

The Resilience Strategy of Montevideo is a strategic guide that seeks to prepare the city and its inhabitants, to face the diverse challenges that urbanization, climate change and globalization represent.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Estidama Sustainability Program

In one of the world’s most rapidly growing cities, a new government-mandated program – Estidama (Arabic for “sustainable”) - aims at making all new buildings in the United Arab Emirates more environmentally responsible and sustainable.
Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Mexico

Renta Tu Casa

A municipal programme renting empty, privately owned homes to vulnerable groups excluded from the housing market.
Lawrence-Allen Revitalization Plan
Toronto, Canada

Lawrence-Allen Revitalization Plan

The highly participatory approach and its continuous integration of different city departments are outstanding features of this plan

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Christian Rizzo

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Berlin, Germany

Sven Hausigke

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Mollarezaei Shaghayegh
Mashhad, Iran

Mollarezaei Shaghayegh

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Bernd Stary

Institution | CEO
Gothenburg, Sweden

Daniela Ölmunger

Individual | Development manager