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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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Berlin, Germany

Integration Facilitators program for disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Berlin

The program provides training and qualifications for unemployed people to work as mediators who facilitate the integration of new arrivals in local neighbourhoods.
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The Elimination of Architectural and Urban Barriers Plan
La Paz, Bolivia

The Elimination of Architectural and Urban Barriers Plan

The incorporation of an inclusive perspective in the delivery of works, services and activities carried out by the Autonomous Municipal Government of La Paz.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Government Commitments

The Government Commitments program aims to promote transparency, harness new technologies and empower citizen participation to strengthen the governance of Buenos Aires.
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Islamabad, Pakistan

Integrating indigenous knowledge and technology for safer habitat

A proactive approach to engage citizens in disaster risk planning
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Odisha, India

Urban Wage Employment Initiative

Reducing vulnerabilities and improving opportunities of the urban poor.
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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.
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Luca Arbau
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Luca Arbau

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Detlef Cwojdzinski
Berlin, Germany

Detlef Cwojdzinski

Individual | Katastrophenschutzreferent
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Lisbon, Portugal

Elena Hernandez

Individual | Research Fellow
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Lizarbe Daniel
Bristol, United Kingdom

Lizarbe Daniel

Individual | Project Manager
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Alfonso Govela
Mexico City, Mexico

Alfonso Govela

Individual | Architect & ICT
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City-to-City Barcelona FAD Award
Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

City-to-City Barcelona FAD Award

Institution | Urban Award
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