Climate Change Solutions Update

Tag: Buenos Aires

  • Climate shelters aim to save lives during urban heatwaves

    Cities around the world are implementing climate shelters to provide relief from extreme heat and protect public health in the face of climate change. Barcelona, Boston, Buenos Aires, Rosario, Mendoza, New Orleans, and Phoenix are among the cities working on creating cooling spaces for residents during heatwaves. Initiatives include networks of shelters, green roofs at bus stops, and community lighthouses powered by solar energy. Challenges include awareness among vulnerable populations and determining the effectiveness of these shelters. Experts stress the importance of learning what works and what doesn't in terms of climate shelters as the planet continues to warm, with a focus on expanding coverage in vulnerable neighborhoods and improving data collection on shelter usage.

    https://dialogue.earth/en/climate/climate-shelters-aim-to-save-lives-during-urban-heatwaves/

  • The Yearly Offer of Action 2025

    Cities around the world are taking bold climate action in 2026 to combat rising temperatures and environmental stress. Adelaide, Athens, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Chefchaouen, Copenhagen, Dalian, Despeñaderos, Fortaleza, Guelph, Hobart, Quito, Rotterdam, Santiago, Tshwane, and Wuhan are implementing various climate solutions such as urban greening, electric buses, renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable infrastructure projects. These actions aim to make cities cleaner, greener, and more climate-resilient while promoting biodiversity and equitable access to nature, accelerating the path to net zero emissions and carbon neutrality by 2050.

    https://www.c40.org/news/yearly-offer-of-action/

  • Building healthy, thriving cities: A conversation between C40 and Novo Nordisk

    Novo Nordisk and C40 Cities are partnering to create healthier, more sustainable cities by focusing on prevention, community engagement, and addressing everyday factors that impact health. The Green and Thriving Neighbourhoods programme, supported by Novo Nordisk and C40, aims to create low-carbon, people-centred neighbourhoods with access to healthy food, green spaces, and safe transport. Community-led projects in Buenos Aires, Nairobi, and Rio de Janeiro are transforming urban spaces through initiatives like expanding markets for healthy food and creating communities where daily needs are within walking or biking distance. By involving residents in the design process, cities can promote health, equity, and sustainability while reducing emissions and creating environments that benefit all residents. City leaders are taking bold steps to shape healthy and sustainable living environments for urban residents, demonstrating the effectiveness of local action in influencing broader change nationally and globally.

    https://www.c40.org/news/in-conversation-novo-nordisk/