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Youth election project U18
Berlin, Germany

Youth election project U18

The U18 initiative is a simulated vote that takes place nine days ahead of real ‘adult’ elections, either local or national. The project is designed to generate an interest in politics amongst young people and supplement their political education.
Berlin’s City Tree Campaign
Berlin, Germany

Berlin’s City Tree Campaign

The aim of the Berlin’s City Tree Campaign is to plant and care sustainably for up to 10,000 additional roadside trees between 2012 and 2017. The trees, which are partly funded by donations, contribute to improve people’s quality of life in the city.
Conversion of a school building to a library in the area of Ostkreuz-Friedrichshain, Berlin
Berlin, Germany

Conversion of a school building to a library in the area of Ostkreuz-Friedrichshain, Berlin

The innovative and sustainable architectural concept applied to the District Central Library has delivered a new cultural meeting point for all generations that contribute to revitalizing the area.
West End Community Plan
Vancouver, Canada

West End Community Plan

The West End Community Plan provides a clear and flexible framework to implement positive change and sustainable development.
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.
Greening The Grassroots in Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Greening The Grassroots in Petaling Jaya

Based on business and community participation, the Greening The Grassroots programme will assist with the transformation of Petaling Jaya into a low carbon city by 2020 with government support.
Climate Smart Hyllie
Malmö, Sweden

Climate Smart Hyllie

Hyllie is Malmö's largest residential and commercial development area. By 2030, Hyllie will be 100% sustained by renewable or recycled energy, achieved by using integrated new and smart technology solutions.
Zero Waste Program
Bogotá, Colombia

Zero Waste Program

The Zero Waste Program aims to reduce waste and increase recycling by formalization of the labour force and the introduction of education and training programs for workers and the community.
FORTES: strengthening care and integration of internally displaced persons in Colombia
Caquetá Department, Colombia

FORTES: strengthening care and integration of internally displaced persons in Colombia

Strengthening support services, improving economic opportunities and facilitating integration of internally displaced persons in Caquetá Department, Colombia.
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