Tag: Environment

Key Takeaways The stark differences in life expectancy and health outcomes across neighbourhoods result from systemic urban planning decisions. Everyone—policymakers, planners, architects, and residents—has a role in ensuring that cities are designed for health and well-being. The key question to ask before any project is: ‘Who benefits, and who is hurting?’. …

Key Takeaways ⇢ Effective climate action requires intersectional approaches that address social justice, urban resilience, and economic equity. ⇢ Cities are pivotal in accelerating climate adaptation and mitigation through zoning, mobility planning, green infrastructure, and community-led initiatives. ⇢ Citizen engagement and co-governance models enhance the effectiveness and legitimacy of urban climate policies. Summary a. Climate activism is evolving beyond protest to include…