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.

Innovative Service in Difficult Environment for Recycler Artisan
Douala, Cameroon

Innovative Service in Difficult Environment for...

The program increases economic viability, enhances social relevance and guarantees environmental sustainability

Ekostaden Augustenborg and Bo01 – City of Tomorrow
Malmö, Sweden

Ekostaden Augustenborg and Bo01 – City of Tomor...

The two projects - a newly built housing area and an upgraded neighbourhood - follow the same environmental and social standards in Malmö

South African / Swedish partnership on air quality
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

South African / Swedish partnership on air quality

The City of Gothenburg and Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality share experience and knowledge to improve their air quality.

Solar powered schools
Hyderabad, India

Solar powered schools

The project aims to provide low-carbon power supply for public buildings and their neighbourhoods.

Eco-Mileage System
Seoul , South Korea

Eco-Mileage System

The eco-mileage system is an incentive program for citizens and organizations to reduce energy consumption.

Sangam Digital Media City (DMC) - City of Tomorrow
Seoul , South Korea

Sangam Digital Media City (DMC) - City of Tomor...

As an industrial cluster of digital media and entertainment companies, the DMC produces and disseminates cutting-edge media contents.

Urban Solid Waste Management in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte
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Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Urban Solid Waste Management in the Metropolita...

An inter-federation model make feasible for the municipalities to manage their waste in an integrated way.

No-Driving Day Campaign: One Day per Week
Seoul , South Korea

No-Driving Day Campaign: One Day per Week

The No-Driving Day initiative is a campaign based on the citizens’ voluntary participation to drive less and use public transport more.

Seoul Urban Renewal: Cheonggyecheon Stream Restoration
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Seoul , South Korea

Seoul Urban Renewal: Cheonggyecheon Stream Rest...

Cheonggyecheon Stream has been transformed into a 10.9 km (7.0 miles) modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul.