Melbourne’s urban forest of the future
Melbourne’s trees face multiple challenges to their survival. Read how the city is implementing a strategy to create an urban forest of the future.
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Demand management reducing energy-water nexus pressures
Regions of the U.S., and overseas, are facing energy-water nexus pressures. Read how utilities are implementing demand management strategies.
Read analysisThe Nordic Eco-label successful 25 years on
The Nordic Ecolabel is successful 25 years because of evolving criteria that accounts for resource efficiency, climate change and new chemicals.
Read analysisReducing the costs of land degradation from agriculture
With 52% of all agricultural land degraded there is a need to reduce the costs of land degradation otherwise a vicious cycle forms, impacting the climate.
Read analysisWater scarcity a catalyst for cooperation
With demand for water projected to outstrip supply by 2030 water scarcity could be a source of conflict, or a catalyst for cooperation between all users.
Read analysisMixing education with food security
Urban farming is important to food security. One city exploring urban farming is Singapore which is mixing education with food security.
Read analysisHamburg’s resilience plan
Cities are threatened by climate change extreme weather. To reduce risks cities are building resilient infrastructure. Read about Hamburg's resilience plan.
Read analysisBerlin becoming a climate-friendly city
In 2015, Berlin launched its new strategy to become a climate-friendly city. Read how Berlin will implement climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Read analysisRotterdam on the path to becoming a resilient city
Resilient cities are ones that develop capacities to absorb future shocks and stresses. Read how Rotterdam is on the path to becoming a resilient city.
Read analysisChicago’s buildings leading the way in energy efficiency
Chicago has been an innovative hub for architecture and construction. Read how Chicago’s buildings are leading the way in energy efficiency.
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