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🏆 Meet our 2025-2026 @WRIRossCities #PrizeforCities finalists: Atlanta Beltline (Atlanta, 🇺🇸) Sistema Verde Urbano (Loja, 🇪🇨) Revitalizing Informal Settlements & Environments (Makassar, 🇮🇩) Move As One Coalition (Manila, 🇵🇭) Book Bunk (Nairobi, 🇰🇪) 👉 bit.ly/464EFNI

Metimos gol en la Cámara de Diputados contra la Descarbonización :) Trabajo plural de todos, con mucho amor para nuestra comunidad, por el planeta. Gracias al @WRIRossCities por este reconocimiento. Al Congreso se viene a trabajar 🌳🇲🇽.

Multilevel governance is the future of climate action. After a transformative 2025, #CHAMP & its 78 endorsers are looking to move from ambition ➡️ the delivery of ambitious, multilevel climate action plans. Read more in the 2025 Summary of Activities 👉 bit.ly/3Ns2NUw

Join us for the 3rd Urban 95 – #NurturingNeighbourhoods 2.0 Network Learning Exchange Webinar to explore how city-wide programs can integrate and help scale early childhood centric urban development. 📅 25th March🕓 4:30–5:30 PM IST 🔗 Register: go.wri.org/TN93kA

Introducing #CoolCitiesLab, WRI's 🆕 heat data platform. Developed w/ support from @Googleorg, Cool Cities Lab helps #cities identify where heat risk is highest 🔥 & target cooling solutions where they’ll matter most 🌳. Explore it now 👉 coolcities.wri.org

Tree Cities of the World, an achievement-based programme led by @FAO and the Arbor Day Foundation, celebrates this year’s honourees for their commitment to ensuring urban trees and forests are properly maintained, sustainably managed, and proudly recognised as essential community assets. You’re an inspiration to cities and towns around the world to do the same. We look forward to seeing these cities continue to champion urban forestry and lead the way for years to come. Explore the full list of recognised cities and their accomplishments at treecitiesoftheworld.org/directory.cfm #TCOW2025

For millions of renters & apartment dwellers across 🇺🇸, rooftop solar systems are out of reach. By supporting plug-in solar systems ☀️ & establishing clear solar access rights 💡, US #cities can broaden who benefits from the clean energy transition. 👉 bit.ly/4slpBEA

📢 Opportunity for animation studios We're looking for a studio that can produce a 2D animated explainer for the World Urban Forum (May 2026). The consultant will handle 🎮 animation✍ script 🔊 sound design & 🗣️ voiceover. Find out more & apply 👉 go.wri.org/4js6DE

📢 Tomorrow! Join experts from @WRI, IISD, and #SUNCASA partner cities to discuss how to promote women’s leadership in inclusive, #ClimateResilient cities through nature-based solutions. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4ruRWXX @NGO_CSW_NY

🏆 Meet 2025–2026 @WRIRossCities #PrizeforCities finalist @MoveAsOnePH. An alliance of 142 civil society organizations & 77k+ individuals from Manila, 🇵🇭, the Move As One Coalition works to put people, not cars, at the center of transportation policy. 👉 bit.ly/3PddY3V

At #TTDC26, @WRIafrica’s Emmerentian Mbabazi emphasized the importance of integrated transport, which links different modes of travel to active & micro-mobility to increase access to opportunities & reduce emissions. Learn more 🚶 transformingtransportation.org

At #TTDC26, our Urban Mobility Director @felipe_ramir reflects on how decarbonizing energy & transportation drives economic growth. For example, in 🇮🇩, where oil & gas are imported for motorized transport, electrification can fuel savings & domestic jobs. transformingtransportation.org

Over two days in Washington, D.C., leaders explored how resilient infrastructure, digital innovation, and smarter investment can help transport systems power jobs and growth. Thanks to everyone who joined the conversation. #TTDC26 @WorldResources @WorldBankGroup

At #TTDC26, our Global Urban Mobility Deputy Director & Health & Road Safety Director Claudia Adriazola-Steil discusses safe, sustainable solutions for last-mile connection. Stay tuned for more from #TTDC26 🚴 transformingtransportation.org @WorldResources @WBG_Transport

Today at #TTDC26: ITDP CEO Heather Thompson presents the 2026 Sustainable Transport Award to #Salvador, Brazil for the city’s expansion and modernization of its #BRT system with electric buses, accessible station design, and gender-inclusive workforce initiatives. The award was accepted by Taís Fonseca (Transport Specialist, The World Bank) with Pablo Souza ( Mobility Secretary, Salvador) joining virtually. 🚍👏 Thank you to those who celebrated with us in person and virtually, as well as the STA Committee! Nominations are now open for the 2027 STA Award - visit staward.org for more information 🏆

Nairobi is flooding 💔 🇰🇪 After the devastating 2024 floods, we outlined steps Kenya could take to reduce future flood risk. And now, people are grappling with flooded homes once again. Will Kenya act before the next rainy season? Revisit our Insights: go.wri.org/wri-kenya-floo…

🔴 LIVE! — Day 2 of #TransformingTransportation2026 Plenary 4: Resilient Corridors for Sustainable Connectivity is underway. How can stronger corridors support trade, food security, and growth? ▶️ Watch: live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/… #TTDC26 @WorldResources @WorldBankGroup

It's Day 2 of #TTDC26! Today's sessions will discuss: 🛺 Powering jobs & growth w/ @rogier_berg 🚋 Strengthening transport corridors w/ @tzitzikostas 🚧 Making public transport safe w/ @felipe_ramir Join 1000+ virtual attendees from around the world ⬇️ bit.ly/47lJtPq

Day 1 of #TTDC26 explored how: ‣ Transport electrification frees up capital to invest in other urban challenges ‣ Improved accessibility & connectivity benefit vulnerable populations ‣ Transport builds just & sustainable #cities Tune in to Day 2 ➡️ bit.ly/47lJtPq

Investment in efficient & safe #transport systems unlocks growth & productivity. @UNECE conventions, standards & tools can be applied to corridors🌍to enhance productivity & employment, reduce inequalities & advance regional integration ~ @Tatiana_Molcean @WorldBankGroup #TTDC26

@WRIRossCities Global Director Rogier van den Berg shares his biggest takeaway from #TTDC26 Day 1: Beyond providing temporary construction jobs, transport connects people to better opportunities, driving urban innovation & development. Stay tuned 🚕 transformingtransportation.org