EU Green Capital Valencia will host 2024 edition of European Urban Resilience Forum
Crucial aspects of resilience, sustainable development and recovery will be under the thematic spotlight
Subnational Governments and Next Generations Address the Climate Emergency Together
Today, facing the global climate emergency which is closely interlinked with the global acts crisis, it is clear that accelerating action across the board is the need of the hour. With several ongoing global crises, ICLEI - Local Government for Sustainability (ICLEI) takes action by supporting local and regional governments in 125 countries around the globe to accelerate localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to foster resilient, net-zero emission, nature-based, circular, equitable and inclusive development.
One thing is for certain - Leaving the Earth in a dire state, now or in the future, is not an option.
Therefore, a strong legacy is necessary for today’s children and the future generations to come. At present, more than 1.3 billion young people aged 15 to 24 live on this planet, and of this number, almost 85% live in the global South. By 2030, 60% of this urban population will be younger than 18 years of age.
ICLEI acknowledges the diversity of young people and their needs across the different corners of the world. They recognize that this is one of the most vulnerable groups facing the impact of climate change and that they require a voice, a partner and immediate action to safe-guard themselves and their future.
Thus, we reflect on three key questions:
These questions guide ICLEI’s approach in working with the youth in different cities, towns and regions around the globe. That is why on 10 November they published a vision on youth engagement in global climate action. Discover the full document here.
The city was concerned about street noise and disturbances to residents
This, however, is likely to change soon
Crucial aspects of resilience, sustainable development and recovery will be under the thematic spotlight
This is city twinning for the 21st century
You can find it in the capital Sofia, where it was installed upon the initiative of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
People in both cities got to sit together both in person and virtually
The city was concerned about street noise and disturbances to residents
And the current administration plans to make Jardin del Turia Europe’s largest city green space by extending it to the sea
The aim is to have the public be able to admire the architectural design without distractions
The installation has been thought out with the concept of letting people “talk” to their dearly departed
It’s an urban space that has undergone several large-scale transformations throughout its existence
A US geologist claims to have solved the centuries-old mystery
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Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
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