Sewer Becomes Tourist Attraction: Chiang Mai’s Makeover of Mae Kha Canal

Rakaeng Bridge area of the Mae Kha Canal in Chiang Mai City, Thailand, as of November 2022. (Source: Chiang Mai local government website) Social innovation efforts of the Chiang Mai City Municipality Government, in partnership with the private sector, civil society groups, and local communities, have transformed the Mae Kha Canal (Khlong Mae Kha) from […]

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Join us for Earth Hour 2024!

?✨ Join us for Earth Hour this coming Saturday, 23 March 2024, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM! ?   This global campaign aims to raise awareness about climate change and inspire climate action. By collectively turning off non-essential lights for an hour and undertaking other positive actions for the planet, we help put the […]

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Enhancing youth participation in urban governance through city youth councils

The publication “Enhancing youth participation in urban governance through city youth councils” was launched by UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Sector on 30 November 2023 in the context of the Third Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination in São Paulo, Brazil.

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[ON DEMAND] ASEAN-EU Thematic Webinar Series for Smart and Green Cities (SGAC)

Topics for this webinar series include: Market Opportunities & Financing Models for Urban Solid Waste Management Financing Smart Urban Water and Wastewater Management Leveraging Private Sector Financing for Smart Mobility Solutions Capturing Revenue from Smart Tourism for Green Projects

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[WEBINAR] Youthful Urban Futures: Empowering the Youth Towards Safer and Sounder Cities

REGISTER HERE. Cities play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of their residents, and the inclusion of youth in urban development is crucial for fostering innovative and sustainable communities. According to the 2020 World Youth Report, young people aged 15 to 24 years old make up over 1.21-billion or 16% of the entire world’s […]

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Webinar: Verra’s Plastic Program: An Innovative Finance Mechanism for Policymakers to Meet Their Plastic Waste Management Priorities

Webinar: Verra’s Plastic Program: An Innovative Finance Mechanism for Policymakers to Meet Their Plastic Waste Management Priorities Date: 07 March 2024 Time: 10:00 PM Taipei time Registration: https://verra.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eTxKIePgSdOOFCTqkkwLKg#/registration

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