More than 200 million of the world’s poorest people are at risk from more severe and frequent flooding exacerbated by poor waste management. Mismanaged waste and water contaminate oceans, spread diseases, and hinder economic development. Solid waste and debris carried by floodwaters cause damage to property and endanger human lives. With rapid population growth and urbanization, annual waste generation is expected to increase by 73% from 2020 levels to 3.88 billion tons in 2050. Reducing loss of resources from waste management is key to strengthening urban resilience.

Speaker Series 2024 #6 | Bridging the Gap: Digital Public Finance for Equitable Cities

For the first time, more than half of the population in low- and middle-income countries is using mobile internet. Cities around the world are taking advantage of this digital shift, adopting public financial technologies to improve the efficiency of various systems.

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Speaker Series 2024 #7 | Urban Flood Resilience: Tackling flood risk and inequality in cities

More than 200 million of the world’s poorest people are at risk from more severe and frequent flooding exacerbated by poor waste management. Mismanaged waste and water contaminate oceans, spread

A bright sun shines down on the Palacio del Congreso, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, full of modern and traditional buildings, greenery, and people.

Episode 23: Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health and equity featuring Buenos Aires and Yale

The Urban Pulse program, a collaboration between the Resilient Cities Network and Yale University, supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, explores the complex intersections between climate, health and equity in cities.

Episode 23: Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health and equity featuring Buenos Aires and Yale

The Rockefeller Foundation Identifies Critical Gaps in City Responses to Climate-induced Health Threats

During New York City Climate Week, The Rockefeller Foundation released a three-step roadmap to help cities around the world more effectively plan for, and respond to the global health emergency

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