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Builders of #cities looking for their next read should check out this list! Bloomberg CityLab’s 2023 list is very relevant. Climate, transit, and social justice and equity are inter-related themes on the list. #economicdevelopment #communitydevelopment #citybuilding #localgovernment

Adaptation to Climate Change = Economic Growth = Engineering Innovation Cities with low tax bases and those that are not business-friendly will be more vulnerable to natural and human hazards – nothing new there. Low-income cities around the world often fail to properly identify their level of exposure and vulnerability, as well as the degree of risk ($$) needed to effectively reduce future disaster damages when they occur. While some argue that international aid should address the challenges faced by low-income cities, I believe it’s more beneficial to focus on developing financial independence and building high-skill capacities to address their own issues. Relying solely on the willingness of others is not a sustainable solution. The catastrophic mindset tends to focus on responding after the fact. However, to minimize economic and human losses, we need financial independence, long-term planning, strong leadership, and decisive action. Financial intelligence brings practicality and realism to problem-solving, distinct from dreams, wishes, and good intentions that often lead to utopian or dystopian scenarios detached from scientific methods. Grit, hard work, intellectualism, and human innovation remain crucial for shaping a positive future amidst the current narrative of darkness we all face. #Adaptation #Cities #Financial #Risk #Disasterreduction #ClimateChange #problemSolving #Scientificmethod

TL;DR our landmark report on the economic potential of #NaturalClimateSolutions? Check out this short and sweet blog post that offers a good summary (LINK): https://lnkd.in/e29Cn9F3 #InvestInNature Nature United

TL;DR our landmark report on the economic potential of #NaturalClimateSolutions? Check out this short and sweet blog post that offers a good summary (LINK): https://lnkd.in/e29Cn9F3 #InvestInNature Nature United

Businesses, financiers, and governments need to work together to drive real change on commodity-driven deforestation. But collaboration needs to go far wider and deeper and action must be taken across entire sectors and landscapes. Explore this and more in Perspectives Volume 5: https://lnkd.in/eDpgaqcA #TFAPerspectives #Deforestation #Commodities #LandscapeAction

“If the default setting of our economies and our societies put well-being first and staying within planetary boundaries was codified in law, policy, investment practice, and business practice, I wouldn’t need to write this blog. But it isn’t, so I do. If the richest 10% lived like the European middle class, we would be moving in the right direction. Moving to a well-being economy under degrowth principles would move us even farther in the right direction.” #degrowth #postgrowth

Short-term tasks, long-term impact: how to reconcile collective #EducationForClimate challenges within the twin transition? Dive into our February Bulletin to prepare for the future: https://lnkd.in/eYgssbGz

How finance is catching the blue wave: natural capital is a new finance context for the ocean and the blue economy - a new article from KPMG. https://lnkd.in/gENNuyx

🌿🏙️ Harnessing Nature's Power: Transforming Cities with Nature-Based Solutions 🌍🛣️ Dive into the transformative potential of nature-based solutions in urban landscapes. Check out this insightful article by the World Economic Forum on how nature-based solutions are cleaning up cities around the globe. From green infrastructure to resilient roads, discover how innovative approaches are combating climate change and enhancing urban sustainability. #NatureBasedSolutions #UrbanSustainability #ClimateAction #GreenInfrastructure 🌱

In dialogue 3 at hashtag #WUF12, we’ll explore how these collaborations can drive progress and build sustainable cities. #KhalidOrakzai