Experts and political leaders met for a three-day gathering in Fiji last week to exchange ideas and set up cooperation in the field of resilience. The ...
High time to apply for the 2019 European Green Capital
Time limit for the receipt of applications (both awards) is 3 November 2016. As today more than two thirds of the Europeans live in towns and cities the ...
Agriculture as key to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Even though agriculture is responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions after the energy sector, its role in reducing its negative impact on the ...
A resilient playground in Rotterdam
This week the probably first square worldwide was opened that functions as both a playground and a storm water collection space. The Frederiksplein in ...
UN: Food and agriculture systems must change
Relating to the World Food Day the UN postulates agriculture and food systems must become more resilient, productive, inclusive and sustainable towards to ...
The Philippines’ key role at Habitat III
The Philippines were not only the first to offer top diplomats to lead the Habitat III negotiations, the insular state also adds to the international ...
Sustainable food security as a future business opportunity
Food security is a prerequisite for a sustainable future as well as a huge market opportunity for businesses. A new diet guideline is needed which focuses ...
First zero-carbon city Masdar masterplan readopted
Masdar, near Abu Dhabi, was originally planned to become the first zero-carbon citiy in the world. However it turned out that this plan was not feasible. ...
GIZ at the Habitat III conference in Quito
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) takes part at the the third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban ...
Habitat III: ICLEI starts social media campaign
In preparation for the Habitat III in Quito, the leading global network “Local Governments for Sustainability” (ICLEI) has started the # ...
