Melbourne Centre for Cities

A Graffiti Artist and a Graffiti Remover join the list of speakers for Urban Visual Dialogues 1. 🎨 Monday 3 March 2025, 5-7pm, Japanese Room, Level 4, Glyn Davis Building (The University of Melbourne) Free event, limited spaces Register Now: go.unimelb.edu.au/6cnp

We extend our congratulations to Dr. Cathy Oke, Director of the @networkedcities, for being selected as a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Climate Change and Cities → melbconnect.com.au/discovery/dr-c…

Deputy Centre Director, Alison Young weighing in on Pam the Bird this week 🐤 Pam the Bird has been painted on landmarks, trains, signs and buildings across Melbourne to the praise and criticism of many community leaders. See her interview at 7pm on @ACurrentAffair9 tonight 📺

One of the long-term goals of #Subnational Diplomacy is to normalize local elected officials engaging in global diplomacy for the benefit of their constituents. Thank you @MayorTimKelly and @EUAmbUS for the robust discussion at the @MeridianIntl Symposium. @TrumanCenter @networkedcities

Putting her Retrofit hat on 🤠 Sarah Bell spoke to the @BrunswickVoice about the Re-imagining Streets with Green Infrastructure project. The project will examine how areas like Breese Street can be retrofitted with community involvement. brunswickvoice.com.au/study-to-look-…

🎉GCoM proudly celebrates @cathyoke, Senior Advisor to #Innovate4Cities & Director of @networkedcities, on her selection as one of 90+ authors of the @IPCC_CH Special Report on Climate Change & Cities!👏 Her expertise will help shape the global narrative on urban #ClimateAction.

The more our local leaders are part of global discussions, the better. Governors, mayors, local officials are on the frontlines of major challenges - pandemics, fentanyl, climate change. Delighted to open the first-ever Symposium on Strategic Subnational Diplomacy at @MeridianIntl. @TrumanCenter @networkedcities

Local leaders are stepping onto the global stage. Through subnational diplomacy, cities, states, and regions are tackling global challenges and forging partnerships beyond borders. On Jan 15-16, 2025, we’re hosting the Symposium on Strategic Subnational Diplomacy, In partnership with @StateDept, @TrumanCenter, & @networkedcities. This landmark symposium will convene local leaders from allied nations to strengthen global collaboration and address challenges like climate change, health crises, and foreign interference. Learn more: meridian.org/news/meridian-… #SubnationalDiplomacy #LocalLeaders #GlobalLeadership

Lovely dinner with our Climate Displacement team, including ⁦@BUonCities⁩ ⁦@UofTCities⁩ ⁦@bcnuej⁩ ⁦@networkedcities⁩ ⁦@KarachiUrbanLab⁩ and others

🌆 With over 70% of global GHG emissions coming from cities, urban areas play a vital role in achieving #ClimateGoals. In this interview, @AlexeiPT & @cathyoke from @networkedcities of @UniMelb share key insights from the #FutureCitiesAP Report ➡️ bit.ly/FutureCitiesAP…

Some photos from our ⁦@networkedcities⁩ Annual Symposium yesterday. #newurbanera #equitablecities #leadingcities #sustainablecities #connectedcities

Full house for the @networkedcities Urban Era(s) symposium with @scotinoz moderating a great panel on reuse, housing, and sharing urban space with other species.

In the lead-up to the symposium, we spoke with Dr Anna Kosovac about why researching artists like Taylor Swift can tell us a lot more about the wider Melbourne music scene. 🎶 🎤 Join us at the Old Quad on the 24th October 9-4pm. ✨ Register here: go.unimelb.edu.au/8p78

Calling all Swifties 🎤 👢 Our symposium on the 24th of October features a Keynote discussing the impact of Taylor Swift on Melbourne, in the context of a local music sector in crisis. Register here: go.unimelb.edu.au/8p78

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our latest four podcast episodes as part of a special City Climate Innovation series of Climate Talks! 🎙️🌍 🔗 Listen now and join the conversation: open.spotify.com/show/4KdtonFER…

We are at a pivotal moment in history! 🏙️ As we face the growing challenges of climate change, it's crucial to rethink the role cities play in shaping a sustainable world. And who better to lead the charge than those at the helm - our mayors. Join us to boost #ClimateAction! 👇

📌A major focus of #I4C24 will be on understanding and disseminating the latest scientific climate research. Join us on Thursday for our closing session, during which our esteemed speakers will delve into the key outcomes of the Conference. Register 👇 innovate4cities.org/conference-202…

Worried about missing out on the #Innovate4Cities Conference? You can register and attend the virtual conference for free. 🌏 events.humanitix.com/innovate4citie…

Melbourne Centre for Cities is a proud partner of the #I4C24 Conference! 🤝 With 70% of cities facing major climate impacts, the Conference is set to shape discussions on climate progress by leveraging the efforts of subnational governments. Register: tinyurl.com/4x3mdbcj

Stay up to date with retrofitting practice and research by attending tomorrow's Retrofit Forum 🏙events.humanitix.com/retrofit-forum