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In response to rising sea levels 🌊the United Nations @UN has done further research into floating cities. Intrigued? 🤔 Check out the designs, information, history and technology going into these cities of the future! bit.ly/2wJ0XUp youtube.com/watch?v=rJmB-d…

Don’t miss this interesting interview with Francisco de la Torre, Mayor of Malaga, Spain and @ClimateKIC on #Malaga, its commitment to #sustainability and the city’s efforts to tackle #climatechange : climate-kic.org/community/mayo… @pacodelatorrep

The @NACTO announced a partnership with 5 of our signatory cities— #Atlanta, #Boston, #Denver, #Minneapolis & #Philadelphia—to design & implement "high-quality" bike & transit projects by the end of 2020 in an effort to cut carbon #emissions 👉🏼smartcitiesdive.com/news/nacto-par…

Check out this interview with green infrastructure planner @ZuzanaHudekova🎙️ Her dreams of rooftop vegetable gardens and energy-independent buildings are about to come to life in #Bratislava 👉thanks to help from EU funded @LIFEprogramme 🇪🇺 Interview here: bit.ly/2JJVZOA

Great News! 📣 Cities #Glasgow and #Edinburgh are going head-to-head to try to become the UK's first "net zero" city! Both have now unveiled ambitious plans to cut GHG emissions to a neutral level. Find out more: bbc.in/2w5Yanz

#ICYMI: @CDP has awarded 43 global cities the top grade for climate leadership and action, in its first ranking on climate change. Has your city made the ranking? cdp.net/en/cities/citi…

👳‍♂️🚗Alternatives to the one-person, one-car lifestyle. 🚶‍♀️330 miles of sidewalks where none currently exist. ☀️Solar panels on schools These are just some of the recommendations from @MayorCarter_ ’s #ClimateAction plan. Read more: bit.ly/2H4dcAz

The Ministry of Climate Change & Environment and Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center hosted a joint workshop with Mayor @wonsoonparkm, in Seoul, South Korea. The event has a strong #CircularEconomy and #Upcycling focus, find out more! bit.ly/2LwPSA3

From #Seoul to New Delhi, students from all over Asia Pacific are calling for climate action to reclaim their future! Here are five initiatives by young people - determined to make the future greener: eco-business.com/news/the-young…

The city of Pune held a national forum to educate urban citizens about our global #SDGs, Smart Cities initiative and action agenda for urban sustainability. Read about it's success here: bit.ly/2UJyl6Z

New York City Council approves legislation to cut building emissions by 40% in 2030. “I hope other cities follow suit,” states council speaker Corey Johnson. A huge milestone for the climate action of today!. Find out more at bit.ly/2Zjkvvn @nycspeakercojo @NYCCouncil

Here are innovative examples of 3 US cities that are preparing for climate change: bit.ly/2Dt05qK

Exciting news this week, #Washington state will run completely on carbon neutral power by 2030 and #NewYorkCity will spend $14bn on cutting its footprint. Find out more: bit.ly/2W2qhQd

ICYMI: UN Special Envoy for Climate Action @mikebloomberg is contributing $5.5 million to the UN climate negotiations budget, filling the gap in federal funding to the @UNFCCC to support international climate efforts. climatechangenews.com/2019/04/23/blo…

Car travel went down 12% in 9 years in #Dublin A record number of people are now using various modes of public transport! greennews.ie/record-number-…

Here are 5 Brazilian startups that are partnering with some of our Brazilian signatory cities to transform the mobility sector - from ride-hailing to bike-sharing, these startups aim to improve safety and reduce congestion! bit.ly/2Iy3SpZ youtube.com/watch?time_con…

Local and regional governments have the answer for the #climatechange conundrum. Find out how: bit.ly/2V3Gkje

#DYK that American cities doubled their #solar energy capacity over the past 5 years? #cleanenergyrevolution Find out the cities involved in this great expansion: bit.ly/2UMkgtv

Excited to hear that the city of #Chicago is to become the largest city in the US committed to 100% clean energy! Learn more: bit.ly/2Z3yx46

Check out how Barcelona plans to take back streets from cars! bit.ly/2KyS35g