The power of women is Japan’s largest untapped energy source, crucial for the country’s growth. Tokyo’s initiatives, like promoting women’s participation in society and supporting female entrepreneurs, aim to create a city where women can shine and contribute to sustainable growth.
Category: Cities
Building momentum – global climate efforts focussing on the built environment
Despite efforts to decarbonize the building sector, focus has primarily been on new buildings, neglecting the energy inefficiency of older buildings. Collaboration between national and subnational governments is vital in establishing near-zero emissions standards for new constructions by 2030.
More than a makeover: How the US can make the most of new infrastructure investment
The US has a rich history of innovative infrastructure, but declining public investment has led to a backlog of repair work and decreased global rankings. OECD’s Courtenay Wheeler, Justin Chen, and Yugo Kimura explore.
Une vision mobilisatrice à Québec pour mettre fin à l’itinérance (sans-abrisme)
Le maire de Quebec, Bruno Marchand, explique comment sa ville tente de “mettre fin à l’itinérance” dans notre nouvel article de la série des Maires Champions.
Inspirational leadership in Quebec to end homelessness
The mayor of Quebec City, Bruno Marchand, explains how his city is attempting to reach a “zero homelessness” goal in our latest Champion Mayors article.
Equal rights and opportunities for all: Keeping up inclusive growth in Stockholm
In the latest Mayor of the Moment interview, Stockholm mayor Karin Wanngård discusses how she tries to make her city more inclusive and welcoming.
Co-operation and inclusive growth for a better future: Yokohama’s story
In our newest Mayor of the Moment interview, Takeharu Yamanaka, Mayor of Yokohama, Japan, discusses the green transformation, cooperation with other Champion Mayors as well as other Asian cities.
Le ZAN pour mettre l’étalement en panne : comment atteindre l’objectif de zéro artificialisation nette d’ici 2050 ?
Les villes s’étendent de plus en plus, mais cela a un coût pour les zones naturelles qui les entourent. Comment parvenir à l’objectif de zéro artificialisation nette (« ZAN ») d’ici 2050?