WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

???? From Brazil to India, Kenya to China, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities has been transforming urban landscapes across the globe for 10 years! ?? Combining cutting-edge research with on-the-ground action, our approach has improved the lives of millions, influencing policy and practice in over 388 cities and touching every aspect of city life — from #transportation and #energy systems to green spaces and #AirQuality. As we enter the "urban century" with 2.5 billion more people projected to live in #cities by 2050, our work is more important than ever. Learn about how we're preparing for this future and the lessons we've learned from a decade of creating sustainable urban environments in our ?? 10th anniversary annual report: https://bit.ly/4gPE3iZ #SustainableCities

We can accelerate the shift to a #climate-smart future by: ?? Strengthening communities & equity ?? Developing #CleanEnergy systems ?? Boosting #EVs & charging networks ?? Designing zero-carbon buildings Learn more ways we can help advance our infrastructure transition: https://bit.ly/3tR0kJd

Global challenges require global solutions. ?? Join us at #TTDC25 to explore how we can deliver effective #transport solutions at scale. ?? March 11-12, 2025 ?? Washington, DC & Online ?? Co-organized by The World Bank & WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Details #ComingSoon!

?? ?? As the climate crisis intensifies, the need for cities to cut fossil fuel use through clean, sustainable #transport has never been greater. Here are 5 ways cities can help support clean transport from #EVs to #cycling: https://bit.ly/459AH3n

Happy #Thanksgiving to our friends in the United States! ?? This day of thanks, we're grateful for the growing global commitment to sustainable #PublicTransport. When global organizations and economies prioritize public transportation investments, it signs a shift toward #sustainability worldwide. And with most of humanity living in #cities, the recognition that #mobility is key to addressing climate change and urban livability is something to celebrate! ?? What progress toward a more sustainable world are you most grateful for this year? Let us know in comments! Photos: WRI

???? #ActiveMobility includes human-powered #transportation modes like walking, cycling and scootering. It supports community health, reduces emissions and provides a sustainable, cost-effective solution that integrates seamlessly with public #transport for short-distance travel.

?? NEW BLOG by UrbanShift's Eillie Anzilotti: What can a city at the mouth of the Amazon teach us about urban climate resilience? ??????? The UrbanShift Latin America Forum just brought 250+ leaders from 35 countries to Belém - future host of COP30 - where mounting heat and intensifying rainfall are already reshaping urban life. In our new blog, learn how city leaders are transforming climate challenges into opportunities for: ?? Sustainable food systems (with lessons from an island's thriving cacao economy) ?? Innovation in urban climate financing ?? Nature-based infrastructure solutions And more. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3CJoj14 #UrbanShift #Belém #UrbanDevelopment #ClimateAction #cities #sustainability #SustainableCities

"I experienced accessibility problems at least three times a week" - Student with disabilities The transition to #ElectricSchoolBuses offers a unique opportunity to redefine accessibility and ensure that students with disabilities are effectively supported. But to get it right, we need to listen to those most impacted. Interviews with students, parents, and transportation professionals revealed: ? Widespread issues with wheelchair lifts and ramps ?? ? Challenges from diesel noise and vibrations ?? ? Longer commutes in underserved communities ?? ? Limited emergency planning for students with disabilities ?? How can we make this transition more inclusive? Read our recommendations: https://bit.ly/3WqAsyb WRI Electric School Bus Initiative

Thrilled to see WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities' own Claudia Adriazola-Steil featured in The New York Times on this #WorldSustainableTransportDay! Through her transformative work as Deputy Director of Global Urban Mobility and Director of Health & Road Safety, Claudia is championing sustainable urban #transport systems and driving real change in cities across three continents. ?????? Read the NYT's full Women and Leadership special report to learn more ??

Winter is coming, but #ElectricSchoolBuses are well-equipped to handle the cold! ?? ?? Check out our article to learn more about the cold weather reliability of a #CleanRide4Kids ??