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

#TheUrbanQ | Catch the latest episodes ?? ? Tune in to our podcast with?Jaya Dhindaw (Executive Program Director, Sustainable Cities & Director, WRI India Ross Center), as we?engage with experts, thought leaders, and a host of different city-dwellers to explore the collective actions needed to shape healthier, productive and more sustainable cities. Subscribe to our channels!? ??YouTube: bit.ly/TheUrbanQYT????? ??Spotify: bit.ly/TheUrbanQSP??? ?? Ep 10 - Lora Prabhu (Director & Co-founder, CEQUIN - CENTRE FOR EQUITY AND INCLUSION - Centre for Equity & Inclusion, and Convener, National Alliance for Women’s Football, India) spotlights sport as a medium to mobilize communities to accept and celebrate women's participation in the public realm. ?? Listen now: bit.ly/4e9L77k ?? Ep 9 - Dr. H. Sudarshan Ballal (Chairman, Manipal Hospitals (MHEPL) Group),?embracing the maxim that prevention is better than cure, discusses why it's critical for citizens to be proactive versus reactive in ensuring healthier, regenerative cities for all.? ??Watch here: bit.ly/4estBMo? ? ?? Ep? 8 - Dr. Jessica Seddon (Director, The Deitz Family Initiative on Environment and Global Affairs at Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs; Co-founder, The Institutional Architecture Lab) on how applying an institutional design lens and humanizing data could help us fulfill our urban priorities. ??Watch here: bit.ly/4cQgBPq? ? ?? Ep 7 - Alain Bertaud (Senior Fellow, NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management), on why we should align urban planning with economic reasoning to enable people-centric city infrastructure. ??Tune in to Spotify: bit.ly/3LBDNFO??? ? Stay tuned for Episode 11 of The Urban Q – dropping at the end of this month! #TheUrbanQ I Follow the hashtag for updates? ? #CitiesForAll #UrbanResilience #SustainableCities #EqualCities #AffordableHousing #UrbanTransformation #InstitutionalDesign #SocialGeography #HumanizingData #HealthyCities #PublicHealth #GenderEquity #InclusiveCities #SafeCities #PublicSpaces

The Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi has identified the "mobility crisis" as the primary contributor to poor air quality in Delhi NCR. This crisis needs urgent focus on sustainable transport solutions including shifting the focus from motorization and road-building to investing in reliable public transport like buses and the metro, improving infrastructure for walking and cycling, promoting zero-emission mobility and enhancing last-mile connectivity. Let’s follow the "de-congest, de-motorize, de-carbonise" mantra and create a cleaner, healthier city for all. WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) Raahgiri Foundation Institute for Transportation and Development PolicyAnumita Roychowdhury Amit BhattGMDA (Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority) United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute Shakti Foundation Change.org

SCALE: Accelerating Climate Action Through Partnership ?? The Subnational Climate Action Leaders' Exchange (SCALE) represents a new approach to climate action - one that recognizes the power of multilevel cooperation to drive systemic change. By connecting subnational leaders with national governments and key stakeholders, SCALE is: ??? Building political will for ambitious action ?? Improving access to climate finance ?? Creating stronger enabling environments for implementation ??? Keeping 1.5°C within reach Learn about tomorrow's launch of our Zero Emissions & Resilient Buildings Accelerator (ZERB) at COP29, bringing this collaborative approach to one of our biggest climate challenges: https://bit.ly/3YWHrS1 #SCALE #COP29 #buildings #cities #ClimateAction

?? The World Leaders Climate Action Summit begins on Day 2 of #COP29! Today's high-level gathering will demonstrate how countries are advancing the Paris Agreement through enhanced ambition and concrete action. Today's agenda: ?? 8:30 AM - World Leaders arrive at the Blue Zone ?? 9:00 AM - Bilateral Meetings between Heads of State and Government ?? 11:30 AM - Leaders' Family Photo ?? 12:00 PM - Opening Session of World Leaders Climate Action Summit ?? 2:00 PM - National Statements & High-Level Round Tables begin These discussions will focus on climate finance, adaptation strategies, and addressing Loss and Damage. The US and China will also co-host a special session on methane and non-CO2 greenhouse gases. Full details: https://bit.ly/4hzYmB4

As #COP29 kicks off in Baku, it's crucial that we remember what's at stake in the finance negotiations. What are we paying for? The answer rings loud and clear from our ACT2025 partners: "This isn’t just about money; it’s about survival." From 1970-2019, a whopping 91% of recorded deaths from climate extremes occurred in developing countries. Many of these countries urgently need more, high-quality finance to successfully confront climate change. This is necessary, and not just for the people living in these countries. This isn't charity. It is in the long-term interest of every citizen of every country that the world collectively makes a low-carbon and resilient transition. That is the only way to open the doorway to a safe and prosperous future. Read the op-ed from Mohamed Adow of PowerShift Africa and of Felipe Arango of Transforma here: https://lnkd.in/gxsfSAtk

??? Integrated spatial planning is crucial to ensure access to services & opportunities for all urban residents as well as to limit emissions, promoting equity, public health and resilience. Explore how we can change the way cities grow at https://bit.ly/45DyRJy #SystemsChangeLab

#Equity will be among the top considerations as we move toward the decarbonization of the built environment. Check out this guide to learn more, and follow along with CEL on our own mission to promote equitable decarbonization.

WRI’s work and experts are at the heart of many conversations about #COP29. Join us for in-person and online events to keep you informed: https://go.wri.org/cop29

??COP29 starts today in Baku, Azerbaijan, gathering countries to discuss climate action and finance. ? So, why does this "Finance COP" matter? WRI's Global Climate, Economics and Finance Program Director Melanie Robinson explains from the ground?? ? Get the latest updates on COP29?? https://go.wri.org/cop29 ? #COP29 #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance #Baku #COP29Azerbaijan #UNFCCC #ClimateTransition #ClimateChange