Urban slums are called different things in different places. Favelas in Brazil, townships in South Africa, villa miser in Argentina. There is a sensitivity around the use of the word and its place in politically correct and socially reformative language. But whatever we choose to call these communities, we need to address the suffering of […]
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Government, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
Kiruna has to move. Home to the largest iron ore mine in the world, fractures in the ground from mining activity are threatening to swallow the Swedish town. Far from being daunted by this task, Kiruna is using this as an opportunity to become a sustainable city with a more diverse economy. How to Move
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Government, Innovation, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
In 2014, a collection of leading global cities formed the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA). This alliance committed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. Although they account for less than 2% of the earth’s surface, cities are major contributors to climate change. They consume 78% of the world’s energy and produce more
Carbon Neutral Cities: Mission Impossible? Read Post »
Government, Sustainability
