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It's a new week! Are you ready for action? 📍#ICYMI: It was World Cities Day on the 31st of October, with the theme: Youth leading Climate and Local Action for Cities, and here are five actionable steps to consider this new week. 1. With cities facing unprecedented challenges in the context of climate change, cities are projected to house 70% of the world's population by 2050. As youths, we must be involved in urban decision-making to harness our creativity and drive sustainable development. 2. As a youth, explore ways to transform your innovative ideas into concrete actions. 3. Lend your voice in shapening sustainable environments. 4. Ensure an ongoing dialogue with policymakers. 5. Accelerate your efforts in creating sustainable, resilient, and thriving cities, both in the present and the future. #newweek #sustainabledevelopment #builtcities #sgeinitiative

How do we build the resilient cities of tomorrow? 🌍🌱 On 5th December, you can join our Head of Bioclimatic Design and Climate Adaptation Mattia Donato at the RICS Global Sustainability Conference 2024, where he’ll discuss the future of cities in the face of climate change, urban growth, and water challenges.   As part of the session titled "Future-proofing our cities: Pathways to adaptation and resilience in the built environment", Mattia will explore the #strategies and #innovations needed to build cities that are not only resilient but thrive amidst the challenges of climate change, rapid urbanisation, and water-related risks.   The session will spotlight: 🔹 How #resilience shapes future-oriented urban development. 🔹 Innovations in adaptive design, effective water management, and infrastructure reinforcement. 🔹 Policy transformations to address global challenges like water-related disasters. 🔹 Opportunities for #equitable urban development, particularly in vulnerable regions.   Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into crafting a sustainable, equitable future for our cities and communities. 📅 When: 5th December 2024 ⏰ Time: 16:30 GMT 📍 Where: Online (live-streamed across 4 time zones) Let’s shape the future of our built and natural environments together! Secure you place now: https://lnkd.in/e2Wffr-X   #GlobalSustainabilityConference2024 #UrbanResilience #SustainableCities #ClimateAdaptation

🏙️ Happy #WorldCitiesDay! Celebrated every October 31, this day highlights the critical role of urban areas in sustainable development. With this year's theme, "Financing a Sustainable Urban Future for All," we’re spotlighting the importance of equitable and resilient funding models to support green infrastructure, affordable housing, and inclusive city planning. As urban populations grow, so does the need for sustainable solutions to combat climate change, reduce pollution, and create cities that work for everyone. Let's rethink how we build, finance, and live in urban spaces to ensure a brighter, more sustainable future. Together, we can create cities that thrive and leave no one behind! 🌆 #SustainableCities #UrbanFuture #ClimateAction

🌇 Positive Energy Districts play an essential role in reshaping Europe’s urban landscape. On the 7th November, we will meet at the Green Agora of #SCWEC2024 to discuss Building Better Cities in Europe through PEDs. 🌟 This session aims to highlight the transformative role of PEDs in reshaping Europe’s urban landscape. As cities grapple with the pressing challenges of climate change and urbanisation, PEDs present a sustainable solution that not only reduces energy consumption but also enhances community well-being. This workshop will delve into a diverse array of case studies from various European cities, from MAKING-CITY EU, AtelierH2020, RESPONSE and POCITYF showcasing innovative projects that lead the way in sustainable urban development. Our speakers will focus on the strategies and impacts of expanding PED models, promoting sustainable growth, innovation and well-being. 🌍 Come join them: 🗓   7 November, 2024 🕰   12:45  to 13:30 📍   Green Agora

🌍 As we gather to watch the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, 3 critical challenges are set to dominate the conversation: Sustainable Growth and Development, and Global Health. The urgency of climate action has never been clearer, and young people are setting the stage for transformative solutions at the upcoming Summit of the Future. This year’s UNGA offers a platform for collective action — but we all need to pay attention and act on these urgent calls. 🌱 🚨Aligning with this global moment, we invite you to Shaping Urban Futures for Climate Action: Young People Leading Climate Action on World Cities Day, 31 October 2024. Hosted by the RMIT Centre for Urban Research, this event brings together youth leaders, researchers, and industry experts to explore the crucial role of research in transforming cities for a climate-just future. Now more than ever, it's essential to amplify the voices of the young and engage in the bold actions needed to create sustainable, just, and resilient cities. 🌆 #UNGA #ClimateAction #GlobalHealth #SustainableDevelopment #YouthLeadership #WorldCitiesDay #UrbanFutures #UNHabitat #UrbanOctober #UnitedNations

In 2023, half the world's population faced #extremeheat for 30+ days. As temperatures rise, we need bold solutions. On May 21, discover the 5 finalists of the 2023-2024 WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities #PrizeforCities at https://bit.ly/4aOzXUx Let's build #climatechange-ready cities together!

🎧 LISTEN: The United Nations predicts that by 2050, 70% of the world's population will live in cities, a change that brings social, economic, and environmental challenges. Cities will need to provide equitable and sustainable housing, transit, and economic opportunities, amongst other needs—how can this be achieved? In our newest episode of Take On Tomorrow, we explore the concept of sustainable cities through climatologist Angel Hsu, PhD's groundbreaking research conducted at the Data-Driven EnviroLab at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Using satellites, Hsu evaluates cities around the world on how sustainable and equitable they are. We're also joined by Hazem Galal, Global Leader for Cities and Local Government and a PwC Middle East partner, about his work on smart cities and smart mobility, and what they mean for the future of our urban areas. Listen and subscribe to Take On Tomorrow by strategy+business: https://pwc.to/4bm7o1y #TakeOnTomorrow #Sustainability #SmartCities

The anticipation is building as we are just a weekend away from #ClimateWeekNYC! As the global community turns its attention to New York, we're gearing up for a week of transformative discussions, groundbreaking insights, and collaborative action on some of the most pressing issues of our time. From innovative approaches to decarbonisation to visionary plans for sustainable urban development, we're set to explore a diverse range of topics that will shape our collective future. As we count down the final days, we're reminded of the urgency of our mission. Climate Week NYC isn't just an event – it's a catalyst for change, a platform for innovation, and a rallying cry for action. It's where ideas become strategies, challenges become opportunities, and individual efforts coalesce into a powerful collective force for good. Join us in New York as we work together to build a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable world. Let's make these next few days count – for our communities, for our planet, and for generations to come > https://lnkd.in/d-9uUhsv #ClimateAction #Sustainability #SustainableBusiness #Xynteo #NetZero #GoodGrowth

Today, over 55% of the world’s population lives in cities, contributing to over 70% of global carbon emissions. This World Cities Day, the spotlight is on “Youth Leading Climate and Local Action for Cities.” With the impacts of climate change intensifying, youth-led initiatives are shaping a sustainable future for our cities, which are facing record temperatures, pollution, and extreme weather events. Young leaders worldwide are at the forefront, advocating for green urban planning, sustainable transport, and inclusive policies that prioritize climate resilience. The commitment to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) hinges on city-level action and innovation, and today’s youth are crucial to bringing about this transformation. We need cities that are prepared, adaptive, and inclusive. On this World Cities Day, let’s recognize and support the powerful role young people play in creating cities that are not only habitable today but sustainable for future generations. 🌱🌆 #WorldCitiesDay #YouthClimateAction #UrbanSustainability #FutureCities #ClimateChange

"Every second that we wait to take action on climate change and sustainability issues is time lost." Check out Angel Hsu, PhD's feature on PwC's latest episode of "Take on Tomorrow," a podcast dedicated to examining the world's biggest problems and the role businesses can (and should) take to solve them. In this episode, Dr. Hsu talks what makes a city sustainable, thoughtful urban design, measuring equity in cities, and more. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gc7AsJkF