💬 Quote of the Day from Nora Van Cauwenbergh 🌍 "Urban #resilience is not just about surviving, but thriving in the face of #climate challenges," says Nora van Cauwenbergh, CEO of BitaGreen. At BitaGreen, we help #cities achieve just that. #Data and outcomes from our projects show that #sustainable urban planning is within reach. 🌿 Let’s work together to build cities that are not only resilient but also sustainable and thriving. ICLEI Europe, Eurocities, European Urban Initiative, C40 Cities, NetZeroCitiesEU, International Institute for Sustainable Development, Resilient Cities Network, URBACT - BiodiverCity, Urban Future, Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People, Women In Urbanism
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Join the next #UrbanLunchTalk to learn alternative ways of using spaces in neighbourhoods to facilitate circularity practices. 📅 17 June ⏰ 12:00-13:00 (CEST) 📍 Online (Zoom) 🔗 Register https://lnkd.in/d7a6cN3y The conversation will draw on 3 case studies from a recent DUT publication: 1️⃣ Transition to Sharing A Platform to Support Social Sharing in Sege Park Neighbourhood, by Annita Douka 2️⃣ Infrastructures “in Between” Placemaking To Support Circular Behavior With Regenerative Potential, by Diego Luna Quintanilla 3️⃣ Regenerative Urbanism and Social Heritage Learnings From Two Case Studies in Small-Sized Municipalities in Italy, by Elena Giunta 📖 Read the publication https://lnkd.in/dzTBeZbg #urbanplanning #socialinnovation #capacitybuilding #sustainablecities #communitybuilding #circularity
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"Delighted to proudly share my recent accomplishment: the certificate of completion for 'The New Urban Agenda Crash Course: Part 1 - Dimensions of the New Urban Agenda.' Gratitude overflows to @UNHabitat for curating such an enlightening course that delves into the intricacies of urban development. This journey has been more than just a course; it's a commitment to understanding and contributing to the transformation of urban spaces. The comprehensive insights gained are invaluable in shaping cities that are not just sustainable but also inclusive, resilient, and dynamic. A big thank you to the UN Habitat team for their dedication to spreading knowledge and fostering a global community passionate about creating positive urban change. This course has equipped me with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in urban development, and I am eager to apply this knowledge in real-world scenarios. Looking forward to continued learning and collaboration in the realm of urban sustainability. Let's build cities that not only stand tall but also thrive with vibrancy and compassion. #UrbanDevelopment #Sustainability #UNHabitat #LifelongLearning"
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How to integrate Land use in urban mobility planning ? That is the topic of a guide published recently by MobiliseYourCity on which TRANSITEC (Global FR) - Optimiseurs de mobilité and urbaplan sa have collaborated.
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🌍 Join us on May 23rd for an insightful webinar on Shaping our City Stories: how SDGs can be used strategically by cities! Date: May 23rd Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Register: https://lnkd.in/dpmbphJ2 In this 90-minute session, we'll delve into how cities can strategically utilize the #SDGs to foster #holistic #sustainability, regardless of their starting point. Our esteemed speakers from UN-Habitat SDG Localization and the URBACT programme will provide valuable insights, alongside real testimonials from cities about their sustainable urban development initiatives. Agenda Highlights: 📌 Opening words by Stina Heikkilä, Cities for Sustainability Governance Lead Expert. 🌆 UN-Habitat: global perspective on SDGs in cities, presented by Martino Miraglia. 🏙️ City perspectives from the Cities for Sustainability Governance network, featuring Hélder Costa, Vasilis Zacharias, and Lenka Opočenská. 🌍 URBACT: perspectives from European networks of cities, presented by Margit Tuennemann. 💬 Panel discussion: Where do we go from here? Opportunities for collaboration. 📝 Closing and next steps by Ville Taajamaa, Cities for Sustainability Governance Lead Partner Coordinator. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about strategic SDG implementation in cities and be part of the dialogue for sustainable urban development! #SDGs #UrbanSustainability #CSC #ShapingOurCityStories #Cities #LocalizingSDGs #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #GlobalGoals #Agenda2030 #SustainableCities #webinar
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This is a really important contribution with the forecast growth in cities across the globe and the importance of transformation connected with so many aspects of cities for addressing climate change and for our quality of life. Join the conversation with World Benchmarking Alliance
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