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UN launches climate adaption guide for businesses

UN launches climate adaption guide for businesses

January 31, 2012

The UN has launched a new online database to showcase successful strategies businesses and communities can use to adapt to climate change while increasing their profits and using their resources more efficiently.


Detroit - The City of Reinvention

Detroit - The City of Reinvention

January 20, 2012

Even in times of economic despair, there is hope for our cities. Detroit’s reinvention of itself is living testament to that fact.


Helping Cities to be Smarter and More Sustainable

Helping Cities to be Smarter and More Sustainable

December 02, 2011

Two companies offering integrated solutions for cities coping with rising populations and the accompanying growing demand for services


Seattle Expands Energy Efficiency Buildings Program

Seattle Expands Energy Efficiency Buildings Program

November 22, 2011

The City of Seattle is sending letters to the owners of 8,000 buildings this week informing them of its new building energy-efficiency program. The program aims to help building owners and managers reduce their energy costs through benchmarking - or measuring and rating a building's energy performance.


Growth amid Tragedy - The Challenge for Asia's Cities

Growth amid Tragedy - The Challenge for Asia's Cities

November 21, 2011

Growth is still strong in developing East Asia, but the region faces risks from global uncertainty and natural disasters, underscoring the need to reassess strategies for disaster resilient cities.


Cities stem the tide of polluted water

Cities stem the tide of polluted water

November 19, 2011

14 Cities Prove That Green Infrastructure Cleans Waterways, Cuts Costs and Greens Cities


Future Leaders Share Ideas

Future Leaders Share Ideas

November 02, 2011

Youth from across Toronto are learning how they can make a positive difference in their own communities as part of the HSBC - Evergreen Youth Action Series initiative.


 IBM Opens $50 Million Smarter Cities Challenge

IBM Opens $50 Million Smarter Cities Challenge

November 01, 2011

IBM has announced opening of the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant program that brings elite IBM employees with expertise on a variety of urban-related matters to applicant cities.


Climate Change Vulnerability Index Reveals Cities at Greatest Risk

Climate Change Vulnerability Index Reveals Cities at Greatest Risk

October 31, 2011

Some of the world's fastest growing cities are increasingly at risk from the impacts of climate related natural hazards including sea level rise.


Toronto Named Among 10 Most Innovative Cities In The World

Toronto Named Among 10 Most Innovative Cities In The World

October 26, 2011

Toronto places in the top 10 on a list of the world's most innovative cities a sign the city continues to be a vibrant economic centre despite the financial problems of recent years.


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