Items tagged:
Local government
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To stay ahead of climate change, cities need to act now
How can cities in low- and middle-income countries address climate change risks? IIED's David Satterthwaite looks at the challenges facing city governments across the world
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Financing sustainable infrastructure: a tale of two cities
How can cities in poor countries raise funds for major infrastructure projects? Sarah Colenbrander and Denise Chan look at two success stories and suggest how local governments can build their financial skills and credibility with investors
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Is community-based adaptation suited to cities?
In the week of the urban-themed 10th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation, we ask what is needed for this approach to succeed in urban spaces
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Where are the local indicators for the SDGs?
As discussions on the SDG indicators are under way in New York, David Satterthwaite asks where are the indicators that report on local needs and support local action in urban areas
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Comparing approaches to riverbank vulnerability in Indonesia
What lessons can be learned from two markedly different cases of vulnerability among urban riverbank settlements in Indonesia?
