More than 600 local governments in the US are developing climate action plans that lay out specific measures to reduce emissions from municipal operations, households and firms. To date, however, it is unclear whether these plans are being implemented or have any causal effects on emissions. ...
Chicago has long been a leader among cities that recognize the value and importance of climate action for their citizens, communities and built and natural environments. In 2008, the nation’s third largest city became the first major metro in the U.S. to develop a Climate Action Plan (CAP)...
The Seattle Climate Action Plan 2018 is very complex, ambitious and challenging. However, defining and following up such type of an approach is urgently needed in order to reach at least a reasonable portion of the defined goals. US-wide - and internationally as well - it is primarily taken...
to carry out a city climate change assessment, as well as to formulate and begin [...] daccess-ods.un.org 在坎帕拉,人居署 与马凯雷雷大学联手开展城市气候变 化评 估,以及制定和开始实施气候变化行动 计划。 daccess-ods.un.org This map now features a number of case studies on city-...
Urban farming thus provides local authorities with a way to address many priorities at once, from meeting the goals of their climate action plans to urban regeneration, social cohesion and improved public realm. Whether you’re a commercial developer or running a local authority, the demand is ...
One year later, so little has changed. One year later, it only became harder for the people ofBeirut. One year later, everything in the city still reminds them of that day. Major questions remained unanswered, no rescue or action plans have been taken by governmental institutions, instead,...
eat a plant rich diet, I’ve replaced household appliances with energy efficient units, I compost food scraps, I try to wear out or repair items rather than just buy new. All of these little things that add up. And I’m always on the lookout for the next new climate action to take!
As countries and cities look at ways to protect themselves from the growing threat of climate change, one small community in western Germany is putting plans into action and transforming into one of the country's first "sponge cities." The concept of a sponge city consists of urban ...
This is the leadership on housing, racial equity, and climate we have been waiting for, and it is is marvelous to see it in action. Posted in Affordable Housing, Carrboro, Parking, Plans, Raleigh, Zoning Reform | Tagged Parking Requirements | Leave a reply Six Months of Public Comment ...