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Municipalities are waking up to climate risk, and that’s a good thing

by Gaye Taylor

Canadian and American cities are leading the way in disclosing climate-related financial risks and leveraging municipal green bonds to finance climate initiatives

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Olympics showcase how a trailblazing mayor turned Paris into a green capital

by Rick Spence

Anne Hidalgo has overseen the creation of more than 550 kilometres of bicycle lanes, the elimination of 50,000 parking spaces, and announced

Spring 2024/Transportation

Lessons on how (and how not) to build a bike-friendly city

by Alex Robinson

Cycling advocates in Washington, D.C. and Montreal have worked toward the same goal, but with starkly different results

Climate/Spring 2024

Are cities losing their green mojo?

by John Lorinc

Canada’s urban centres are driving climate progress in this country. They’re also struggling to meet their 2030 targets.

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Climate/Spring 2023

North American cities take the lead on climate mitigation

by Rick Spence

Municipalities are making brave, future-driven decisions on climate mitigation, sustainability and inclusion

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2023 Sustainable Cities Index/Spring 2023

6 sustainable cities that stand out

by CK Staff

Our Sustainable Cities Index ranks 70 global cities on sustainability measures. These cities ranked first in six criteria.

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2023 Sustainable Cities Index/Spring 2023

The hunt for the world's most sustainable cities

by Don Iveson

Our second Sustainable Cities Index ranks 70 global cities on air quality, emissions, renewable energy and other sustainability measures

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2023 Sustainable Cities Index/Spring 2023

These circular cities want to send landfills to the trash bin of history

by Naomi Buck

Surrounded by mountains of discarded garbage, more cities are embracing circular economy models to dream up a zero-waste future

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2023 Sustainable Cities Index/Spring 2023

Investment opportunities await in greening the world's cities

by Ralph Torrie and Nadia Morson

The global sustainability transition will require investments between US$6 to $9 trillion per year by 2030

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