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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.

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.

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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Rabat, Morocco

Rabat Smart and Sustainable City

A participatory approach towards digital transformation

Fortaleza, Brazil

Urban Micro Parks

Transforming degraded land into useable public space

Dortmund, Germany

Sustainable Food Strategy

A shift to climate-friendly nutrition starts with children’s lunches

Ramallah, Palestine

Smart City, Freedom through Technology project

Ramallah is deploying smart technologies to engage with citizens and improve quality and accessibility of services.

Greater Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki Region Infoshare (HRI)

In 2010, the cities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area began sharing public data for anyone to use freely. These open datasets, available through a web platform (www.hri.fi), make it possible for citizens to develop applications and follow public decision making.

Jakarta, Indonesia

Revitalizing cultural heritage in Jakarta’s historic Kota Tua neighborhood

The city government of Jakarta has developed a comprehensive urban plan to revitalize the historic neighborhood of Kota Tua in an inclusive and participatory way.

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Wiener Wäldchen: Mini Forests for Urban Climate Adaptation

Vienna’s mini forests join USE as a new climate adaptation case study

USE puts urban climate adaptation in focus as Europe faces extreme heat

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