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Greenery & Biodiversity

What is Urban Biodiversity? An Explainer

Karl Dickinson - August 27, 2025

Against the odds, cities host an incredible array of flora (vegetation) and fauna (animals). How can we ensure that they thrive and why should we bother? Biological diversity – more commonly shortened to biodiversity –...

Greenery & Biodiversity

Boosting Urban Biodiversity with Leicester’s Grassland Strategy

Karl Dickinson - August 18, 2025

Leicester’s grassland strategy shows how diverse approaches to natural land management support biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and make cities more pleasant places to be. Since launching its Grassland Strategy 2023-2033, about 13.5% of all grassland in...

Climate Adaptation

Water/Cooler Moments in the Age of Extreme Heat

Karl Dickinson - July 20, 2022

As heatwaves become more frequent, we grow reliant on cities taking measures to provide relief. From fountains to pools to games, there are plenty of ways water offers comfort from rising temperatures. There is...

Greenery & Biodiversity

Micro-Gardening in Dakar: Fighting Food and Climate Insecurity

Metka Novak - July 28, 2021

In lands where proper growing soil is scarce, water supply is low, and food shortage is prevailing, cities need to resort to innovative means of obtaining the needed resources. The city of Dakar managed...

Climate Adaptation

Daylighting Rivers: A Hidden Gem of Climate Adaptation

Karl Dickinson - January 21, 2025

Urbanisation in the post-industrial age led to the burial of waterways to make way for buildings, roads, and public spaces. Water, though, cushions the blow of climate change, so many cities are raising channels...

Water

The Secrets of Vancouver’s Rain City Strategy

Karl Dickinson - March 21, 2023

Vancouver has undergone a blue-green infrastructure revolution. Its Rain City Strategy integrated nature making the city more resilient to fluctuations in rainfall. Behind it all is Melina Scholefield, a CityChanger with an impressive portfolio...

Architecture & Design

Architectural Design and Climate Mitigation & Adaptation

Metka Novak - August 24, 2021

“It’s not just about water, not just about heat. It’s about humans and nature and how our cities function holistically and work together.” - Jeremy Anterola With cities becoming more populated and the growing demand...

Water

How to Create Water-Sensitive Cities

Karl Dickinson - February 16, 2023

With water flowing in from beyond the city boundaries, how can we realistically keep it in check? The International Water Association’s 17 principles for water-wise cities may hold the answer. In this article, we...

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