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Can you able to tackle climate change in your city ? Yes.... Where there is a will there is a way.  Certainly! Here are the key points about urban solutions to tackle climate change in cities: 1. Hamburg’s Algae-Powered Building: The Bio Intelligent Quotient (B.I.Q.) apartment building in Hamburg, Germany, is the world’s first algae-powered building. The algae biomass façade generates renewable energy from biomass and solar thermal heat, while also recycling wastewater and releasing oxygen. 2. Green Tram Tracks: Many European cities such as Bordeaux, Frankfurt, and Barcelona have implemented green tram tracks to absorb rainwater, reduce flash flooding, cool the surrounding area, provide habitat for insects, and reduce vibrations and noise from tram wheels. 3. Trees in Paris: To combat urban heat island effect, Paris plans to plant 160,000 trees to reduce inner city temperatures and fight climate change. 4. Greece’s White Buildings: White buildings in places like Santorini in Greece reflect the sun, keeping internal temperatures lower and reducing the need for air conditioning, thus aiding those in overheated homes. 5. Bringing Nature into Buildings: The Valley, a mixed-use skyrise in Amsterdam, incorporates 13,000 plants, trees, and shrubs into its façade to improve air quality, enhance well-being, and provide localised cooling benefits. These innovative urban solutions aim to redesign, construct, and manage cities to effectively combat the challenges posed by climate change.  #climatechange #reducepollutions #arewedoingenoughtosaveourplanet

Europe’s water systems are under increasing stress. In growing cities, rivers and streams with their water basins become vulnerable for the effects of climate change. It’s time to work with nature and be water wise. In City Blues project, we prevent flooding and bring multi-functional benefits by using nature-based solutions (NBS). Through pilots and knowledge sharing, we develop guidelines and a joint operational model for cities on how to involve stakeholders in improving urban streams and lakes and managing stormwater through NBS. The 2024 EU Green Week is celebrated this year in a conference 29-30 May in Brussels. It is part of #WaterWIseEU, a campaign to stimulate an EU-wide conversation around water today and in the future. Stay tuned for more as City Blues teams up with other Interreg BSR projects to host an EU Green Week Partner Event 28 August 2024 at Europe Forum in Turku, Finland. https://lnkd.in/eV9bhkMv   Project has received funding from the EU's Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme.   #WaterWiseEU #CityBlues #MadeWithInterreg

Europe’s water systems are under increasing stress. 🌊 In growing cities, rivers and streams with their water basins become vulnerable for the effects of climate change. It’s time to work with nature and be water wise. In City Blues project, we prevent flooding and bring multi-functional benefits by using nature-based solutions (NBS). Through pilots and knowledge sharing, we develop guidelines and a joint operational model for cities on how to involve stakeholders in improving urban streams and lakes and managing stormwater through NBS. The 2024 EU Green Week is celebrated this year in a conference 29-30 May in Brussels. It is part of #WaterWIseEU, a campaign to stimulate an EU-wide conversation around water today and in the future. Stay tuned for more as City Blues teams up with other Interreg BSR projects to host an EU Green Week Partner Event 28 August 2024 at Europe Forum in Turku, Finland.   Project has received funding from the EU's Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme.   #WaterWiseEU #CityBlues #MadeWithInterreg

☀️Did you know one of our case studies is using solar thermal energy in their heating and cooling processes of dairy products?🔋 Yes, Mandrekas S.A. in Greece can tell you more about this. Take a look to our web page: www.astepproject.eu. #solarthemal #SHIP #concentrated #CSP #solar #thermal #heatingandcooling

Europe’s water systems are under increasing stress. 🌊 In growing cities, rivers and streams with their water basins become vulnerable for the effects of climate change. It’s time to work with nature and be water wise. In the City Blues project, we prevent flooding and bring multi-functional benefits by using nature-based solutions (NBS). Through pilots and knowledge sharing, we develop guidelines and a joint operational model for cities on how to involve stakeholders in improving urban streams and lakes and managing stormwater through NBS. The 2024 EU Green Week is celebrated this year in a conference 29-30 May in Brussels. It is part of #WaterWIseEU, a campaign to stimulate an EU-wide conversation around water today and in the future. Stay tuned for more, as City Blues teams up with other Interreg BSR projects to host an EU Green Week Partner Event 28 August 2024 at Europe Forum in Turku, Finland.   Project has received funding from the EU's Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme.   #WaterWiseEU #CityBlues #MadeWithInterreg

Green buildings do more than just save energy — they actively improve the health and well-being of communities! 🌿 According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), commercial and residential buildings account for 36% of carbon emissions in the U.S. By replacing fossil-fueled appliances, insulating windows and doors, and even installing rooftop solar, buildings can become healthier, more affordable places to live and work — all while reducing pollution and carbon emissions for the broader community. When we invest in green buildings, we’re investing in a healthier, more vibrant future for everyone. Learn more about how Climate United is investing in greener houses, schools, churches, and more on our website at ClimateUnited.org. 🏡

Detection and regional analysis of heatwave characteristics in İstanbul https://lnkd.in/dyz7uHVZ M Yılmaz, Y Kara, HC Çulpan, G Can, H Toros - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2023

Can cities prepare for heatwaves? Yes!! Check out what Madrid, Frankfurt, and Vienna are doing in climate adaptation. 🌍 Vienna cools its streets with fog showers and annually plants thousands of new trees. 🌍 Frankfurt uses 'ventilation corridors' and green roofs to lower temperatures. 🌍 Madrid opens climate shelters and is building a 75km green belt to combat the heat. These innovative measures are crucial as extreme weather events become more frequent. By investing in green infrastructure and sustainable urban planning, these cities create cooler, more livable environments for their residents. Let's learn from their efforts and push for more climate-resilient solutions across Europe. Send this post to your mayor, maybe they can learn a thing or two from these cities: https://bit.ly/45wJhur

The fourth report in ITDP's Compact Cities Electrified series takes a closer look at #Brazil to identify four highly ambitious, but feasible, #climate impact scenarios for the next few decades of Brazil’s urban #transport sector. Learn more & download 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9UnTaS6

What are your thoughts on the Low Emission Zones (LEZ)? 💭 Dover Fueling Solutions® explore their impact and explain how #LEZ may change the fueling topography of the continent in years to come. Learn more at 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wKSM2 MobilityPlaza