Financing Greener Cities of the Future: Resource Mobilization for Nature-Based Solutions

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. The world is rapidly urbanizing, putting our natural resources under increasing pressure to meet demands for infrastructure, land, water, food and other needs. Meeting these increasing demands, while protecting biodiversity, places significant strain on financial resources at both national and… Read More

@BonnGlobal: Community Energy – People Power

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. @BonnGlobal host: World Wind Energy Association Any ambitious climate action plan must put clean energy supply at its center by defining the complete switch to 100% renewable energy in all sectors in a specific timeframe. As this renewable energy supply… Read More

Procurement Leadership Means Climate Action

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. Join this action-oriented global discussion with leading cities and experts showcasing the power of procurement for taking climate action by integrating sustainability into their purchasing processes and decisions. We invite you to watch this high-level discussion exploring themes around the… Read More

1.5° Living through Circular Development

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. It is a commonly accepted fact that changes in consumption patterns and dominant lifestyles are a critical and integral part of the solutions package to address climate change. Recent studies such as IGES’s 1.5-Degree Lifestyles illustrate the scale of the… Read More

EcoLogistics Principles: A Pathway to Sustainable Urban Freight

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. Global freight demand is estimated to triple between 2015 and 2050. The ability to move goods efficiently has become the lifeblood of economic development, particularly in cities which generate over 80 percent of global GDP and an estimated 75 percent… Read More

How Food Systems Can Support a Just, Green Post-COVID Recovery

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. This session celebrates World Food Day by sharing thematic reflections and outcomes of #AfricanCITYFOODMonth with global relevance. The program highlights ways in which cities are pushing the boundaries in improving their food systems, and draw out inspiration for participants to… Read More

Decarbonizing Transport: No Silver Bullet

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. The transport sector currently consumes more than half of the global oil demand and it contributes roughly one quarter of energy-related CO2 emissions, and it is the fastest growing emissions sector. Without immediate actions, transport emissions could more than double… Read More

Decarbonizing Transport: The Case of Electric Buses

In order to access the video, you must create an account on Daringcities.org or log-in. This session discusses development and challenges in electric buses and its uptake in public transportation systems. Several cities have announced ambitious goals for electrification of their bus fleet and adopted innovative business models to overcome challenges such as high upfront… Read More