The latest edition of the Emissions Gap report finds that climate commitments fall far short of the 55 per cent reduction required to keep temperature rise to no more than 1.5°C. Net-zero pledges could make a difference but must be implemented with urgency and ambition.
Mayor Tory Whanau explains how Wellington’s efforts on reforestation and predator eradication are supporting local wildlife, including the successful reintroduction of the national bird - the kiwi - to New Zealand’s capital.
Ran Bahadur Rai, the Mayor of Suryodaya, Nepal, explains how transparency, ownership and accountability are key to adaptation and disaster risk reduction efforts in this municipality.
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann explains Columbia’s measures to reduce the impacts of extreme weather events and to achieve the goal of powering city operations and vehicles with 100 per cent renewable energy.