by Gary Chandler | Mar 22, 2021 | Local Government, State Government
Greener Cities Are More Competitive, Efficient, Responsible The battle for sustainability will be won or lost in our cities. It’s where the majority of the global population lives, works and consumes. Recognizing and sharing best practices can help expedite the...
by Gary Chandler | Apr 11, 2020 | Local Government, Public Health
Obama, Bloomberg Offer Advice On Virus Management Participants from more than 300 cities around the world, including mayors, local leaders, and members of response teams joined Bloomberg Philanthropies’ virtual COVID-19 Local Response Initiative, where President...
by Gary Chandler | Jan 1, 2017 | Climate Change, Local Government
Cities Tackling Issues and Opportunities Cities around the world have multiplied their efforts to emit fewer greenhouse gases and brace for climate-change-driven natural disasters, scientists and environmentalists say. Amid uncertainty over whether Washington will...
by Gary Chandler | Dec 9, 2016 | Climate Change, Local Government
Communities Investing In The Future By James B. Stewart, New York Times The trustees of Cooperstown, N.Y., hardly expected their village (population 1,834) to emerge as a flash point in a national debate over climate change and socially responsible investing. But when...
by Gary Chandler | Jun 20, 2016 | Local Government
Most Cities Failing On Sustainability Cities around the world are failing to meet the needs of their people, according to the inaugural Sustainable Cities Index. However, on a broad scale that measures people, planet and profit, Frankfurt is the world’s...
by Gary Chandler | Jun 14, 2014 | Climate Change, Local Government
Strong Support For Sustainability Projects The City of Johannesburg is proud announced the first green bond maturing in 2024. The bond of R1.46 billion is priced at 185 basis points (1.85%) above the R2023 Government Bond, which is very competitive and is a reflection...
