Planting Hope: A Regreening Story, a new film from Science North, was seven years in the making. The movie tells the story of efforts in Sudbury to repair the environmental damage caused by a century of mining activities. Continue reading Watch: Planting Hope – A Regreening Story
A Biosphere Eco-City is an urban area and surrounding countryside where cooperation ensures that everyone’s actions can contribute to sustainability. Continue reading Biosphere Eco-City Initiative
University of Waterloo – As more of the world’s population migrates to cities, our global community is faced with complex … Continue reading From UW: How will we face the next great disruption? | Impact Stories
Actions to prevent global warming will lead to livable communities, improved air quality and protection of natural spaces. Continue reading David Suzuki: Canada’s cities lead on climate action
The Seton Urban District in south Calgary promises to be one of the most comprehensive mixed-use developments in North America. Continue reading A sustainable urban centre takes shape in Calgary
The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University and Hofstra Cultural Center in partnership with Columbia University Center for Sustainable Urban Development and New York University Center for the Sustainable Built Environment present: From the Outside In: Sustainable Futures for Global Cities and Suburbs A Conference at Hofstra University Thursday-Saturday, November 8-10, 2012 This […] Continue reading Call for Papers: Sustainable Futures for Global Cities and Suburbs
As more members of the world’s population now reside in a cities than rural areas, environmental education is increasingly likely to take place in an urban context rather than the wilderness. Urban environmental education presents a host of different considerations that are separate to traditional environmental education taking place in pristine wilderness areas. The Cornell […] Continue reading Cornell University offers course in Urban Environmental Education
Urban History Group Annual Conference 29-30 March 2012 St Catherine’s College Oxford The Living and Liveable City: Health, Lifestyle and Sustainability The city has long stood as a model for the organisation and reform of human life. People have historically been attracted (and, for large periods, repulsed) by the opportunities offered by urban living because […] Continue reading The Living and Liveable City: Health, Lifestyle and Sustainability
WWF has developed a list of the top 10 Canadian cities leading the battle against climate change. Congratulations to Vancouver, the clear winner, and Toronto and Montreal for being close behind! Find out what other cities made the top 10.
Continue reading Top 10 climate-friendly Canadian cities – WWF
Curious what it’s going to take to become the Greenest City in the world by 2020? Find out what thousands … Continue reading Comment on Vancouver’s draft Greenest City 2020 Action Plans
“Eco-Logical” The Power of Green Cities to Shape the Future Continue reading Gaining Ground 2010 Conference – October 4-7, 2010
PRINCE GEORGE, September 15, 2009 – On Monday, September 14 Prince George’s Council sent a clear message in support of … Continue reading Prince George Council approves bold new vision for downtown
