Side view of Toronto, Canada.

Toronto: Promoting Efficiency in New Developments

Canada’s largest city has instituted a two-tiered suite of voluntary and…


Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro: Input and Collaboration Shape Resilience Strategy

Rio de Janeiro engaged citizens, municipal employees, and private stakeholders…


Toronto waste and recycling plant.

Toronto: On the Road to Zero Waste

With a new waste management strategy in place, Toronto will divert the…


Tram in Rio de Janeiro, creating a more carbon neutral environment.

Rio de Janeiro: Carbon-Neutral Commitment in Global South

Rio de Janeiro’s Neutral Carbon Rio Strategy is improving the city’s outlook…


Toronto neighborhood renewal focusing in on climate resilience.

Toronto: Neighborhood Renewal Boosts Climate Resilience

Through its Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) Toronto is…


Product shot of Opower / Oracle data analytics software.

Data Analytics Drive Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Opower’s cloud software platform uses big data to provide utilities with an…


People kayaking in Toronto, thanks to the de-contaminated Begets.

Toronto: De-contamination Begets a New Green Community

Revitalizing a contaminated urban brownfield and creating an ecologically…


Construction men working on retrofitting Toronto.

Toronto: Apartment Retrofits Prioritize Resident Well-Being

Toronto is renovating its older building stock via a community-focused program…


Side view of Toronto.

Toronto: Affordable Loan Schemes for Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Upgrades

Two new loan programs in Toronto offer homeowners an affordable option to…


Man working on his garden in Quito.

Quito: Prioritizing Nature for a Climate-Adapted, Low-Carbon City

By recognizing the value of the city’s ecosystems and protecting them in…