The path from #Paris2Belem runs through #cities. India, Kenya & Norway show what’s possible when national & local leaders work together. #CHAMP is turning this vision into reality. More ➡️ https://t.co/gBgfRAN0XZ @c40cities @Mayors4Climate @WRIIndia @WRIafrica @wrieurope

Our #SustainableCities Challenge with @Challenge_Works & @WRIRossCities is driving cleaner, smarter mobility worldwide. Finalists are now demonstrating their solutions — from green transport in Venice to crowd management in Varanasi and transforming Detroit’s urban freight

Model Y Standard & Model 3 Standard are here

How far can simple, evidence-driven street design go? Since winning the WRI Ross Center #PrizeforCities, SARSAI has helped shape safer school routes 🚸 in 4 countries—improving 948 kms of roads + protecting 100k students across Africa. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/Naohu7Jwqn

⌛ T-7 days until #WorldCitiesDay! Hosted by @UNHABITAT in Bogotá, 🇨🇴, this year’s event concludes #UrbanOctober with a 🎉 celebration of people-centered smart cities! 🤳 Follow @WRIColombia for updates & check out the full agenda here 👉 https://t.co/FMm42tdoOm

Our cities and communities are stronger when we partner with nature. 🌱🌱 For more on how the #SUNCASA project is reducing flash flood risk, increasing gender equality, and saving cities infrastructure funds, visit: https://t.co/iATaOgjlMk @WRIafrica @GAC_Corporate #NbS

Only 27% of NDCs strongly focus on cities. Low- and middle-income countries tend to integrate urban priorities more than high-income nations. Cities must be at the heart of climate action ahead of #COP30. https://t.co/J6xldXNi1y

BREAKING: The #StateOfClimateAction 2025 finds the world is failing to act fast enough to combat the climate crisis and secure a livable future, with no indicators of global climate action currently on track for 2030. 🌏🌡️ Read the report to learn more: https://t.co/mTRAYsYoUB

📣 EXTENDED DEADLINE 📣 Need more time to share your story? No worries! Transformative Urban Coalitions is now accepting submissions to the 2025 Video Pitch Contest through October 31st! Submit your video here ➡️

Join us for the 🚀official launch of the Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South🚀 #Extremeheat is here, and cities are on the frontline. 🗓️Oct 28 | ⏰13:00–15:30 EAT By @WorldBank @UNHABITAT & @UNEP, with @FCDOGovUK support. Register now: https://t.co/cM0F5F1SXh

🌫️Bogotá’s mountainous landscape traps air pollutants, sometimes cloaking the Colombian capital in a dusty smog. 🌆But by investing in data & redesigning city infrastructure, the city is taking groundbreaking steps to address air pollution. Read how they do it:

DYK the #BuiltEnvironment accounts for >1/3 of 🌏 emissions? But #NZCRBs 🏡 (Net-Zero Carbon & Resilient Buildings) can change that! We identified 4️⃣ levers for scaling NZCRBs in #cities. Learn more via #TheCityFix 🔗 https://t.co/2crrdivdu7 #UrbanOctober

💡 Nature isn’t a luxury. It’s infrastructure. Cities are turning to nature to solve climate, health, and equity challenges — but not every intervention works everywhere. What kind of nature-based solution (NbS) best fits your city?

From state capitals to city halls, local leaders are proving they're up to the challenge of tackling climate change. The #COP30 Local Leaders Forum Co-Chairs will elevate local solutions, strengthen collaboration, and drive momentum ahead of climate negotiations in Belém.

London’s congestion charge was expected to fail. 20+ years later, it’s cleaned the air, improved transit & inspired global action — by putting people first. Climate solutions work when they focus on benefits for all. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/4ObLvFGXif @wrieurope

In this #CoolTalk webinar Jaya Dhindaw, Executive Program Director, Sustainable Cities & Director, WRI India Ross Center emphasized that heat must be seen as a lived, year-round challenge 👇 Catch the full discussion for insights on how we can #BeatTheHeat.

From Cleveland to Indore to Maranguape, neighborhoods are transforming their cities to healthier, more resilient and efficient ones. Despite shifts in politics, cities show change for a better future is possible. Read how they do it: https://t.co/b9pjphhbUG

We often prioritize easy actions like ♻️ recycling while overlooking more impactful ones like 🥬 eating less meat. So where should we 🔍 focus our efforts? 🧠 We analyzed 19 green behaviors to reveal which ones reduce emissions the most 👉 https://t.co/Zmbb6RSgrH #UrbanOctober

⌛ 1 week left to share a 60-second 🤳 video pitch on how you're driving urban #ClimateAction! Winners will be 📹 featured at #COP30 in Brazil! 🗓️ Due Oct. 24 Don't wait! Submit your video now 🔗 https://t.co/KYw09KRi3O @UNFCCC @Cop30noBrasil @WRIBrasil @WRI_Ciudades #Mutirão

Achieving the #ParisAgreement goals relies on effective local implementation of low-carbon strategies. Join us and @WRIIndonesia as we explore how India and Indonesia are driving science-based, low-carbon pathways at the sub-national level. 🔗Register: https://t.co/qyEseoP91J

🔥#UrbanHeat is the deadliest climate threat. #CoolTalk 7️⃣ spotlighted the new Handbook for Urban Heat Management, offering cities tools on data, finance & design to boost resilience. Find out more➡️ https://t.co/o9GcZ6kJ4W #BeatTheHeat #CoolCities #UrbanAdaptation #SDGs