Climate Action

Sustainable Development Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Click on the case studies below to find out what programs, projects and policies are being implemented in cities around the globe to accomplish Goal 13.

Learn more about the targets and indicators of SDG 13 at UN Sustainbale Development Knowledge Platform.

Case studies

210 case studies available.

Bridging social gaps with ecological restoration
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Wuhan, China

Bridging social gaps with ecological restoration

The City of Wuhan has revitalized one of the most polluted areas of the city into an ecological space for citizens.

The Milan Food Policy
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Milan, Italy

The Milan Food Policy

An innovative framework for making urban food systems more sustainable and inclusive.

Green Square
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Sydney, Australia

Green Square

From a rich industrial past to a vibrant sustainable and connected community

Intelligent Transport System
Moscow, Russia

Intelligent Transport System

ITS is an integrated system for monitoring and managing road traffic and public transport.

3R– reduce, reuse, recycle
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Surabaya, Indonesia

3R– reduce, reuse, recycle

Public, private and citizen participation in local waste management solutions.

Santa Ana en Cleta
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Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Santa Ana en Cleta

Women Leading the charge for sustainable change in the city's mobility culture.

Do You Kyoto?
Kyoto, Japan

Do You Kyoto?

Are you doing something good for the environment?

Girls Leadership programme
Mashhad, Iran

Girls Leadership programme

Empowering young women to take leadership roles in urban sustainability and civic engagement.

Curitiba More Energy
Curitiba, Brazil

Curitiba More Energy

Investing in solar energy to build a sustainable future for the city.