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  • Q&A: Andres Pica Téllez on Chile’s Seminal Climate Action Law

    Emi Do

    Andres Pica Téllez, who championed climate planning across Latin America with SSG, was appointed the Head of the Climate Change Division in Chile’s Ministry of Environment. He now plays a central role in implementing a law that requires every municipality to develop a climate action plan.

  • How Cities Can Promote Affordable Housing While Limiting Emissions

    Emi Do

    With new construction, come new greenhouse gas emissions. Without strong climate policies, these new homes could lock in 142.7 megatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually, according to research by the Federal Task Force for Housing and Climate. That’s equivalent to consuming an additional 330,000 barrels of oil per year. 

  • Living Solutions: A Hybrid Hot Water Heater Installation Adventure

    SSG

    In this third installment of our Living Solutions series, one of our colleagues takes us on their hybrid water heater installation adventure. 

  • How to Use the Greenhouse Gas Calculator for Municipalities

    SSG

    How can municipal staff coordinate emissions reductions across all departments and all operational decisions? The GHG Calculator can help ensure that your municipal budget and capital plan reflect your commitment to climate action.

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    Four Climate Action Trends to Watch in 2024

    weaveradmin

    Amid the disappointment that more wasn’t achieved at COP28 and a spate of extreme weather events at the outset of 2024, we don’t want to lose sight of areas where progress has been made. Below we share four positive trends that we’re keeping an eye on in 2024.

  • We Developed a Step-by-Step Climate Action Guide With IDB

    SSG

    We worked with the Inter American Development Bank to develop Planning Climate Action in Cities and Region, a guide for local governments in Chile and beyond.

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    Land-use Planning is Climate Planning

    Jeremy Murphy

    City planners and developers across Canada make choices that create low-carbon or high-carbon neighbourhoods every day. Choosing the historically popular low-density approach locks in carbon emissions for decades. In the face of the climate crisis, this choice is simple: low-carbon developments are the only viable option. 

  • Webinar: Advancing Climate Action with Federal Funding

    SSG

    In this webinar, experts from C40 Cities and climate planning consultancy SSG provide guidance on applying for federal grants. They also explain how to design an effective climate action plan to make you competitive for a slice of the $4.6-billion set aside for implementing climate actions through the CPRG program and the many other federal…

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    5 Tips for Catalyzing Climate Action in US Communities with CPRG Grants

    SSG

    State and municipal governments across the US are developing work plans and budgets to secure a slice of the $250 million allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act for climate action planning. We share five best practices from our time developing climate action plans with over 100 communities.

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    ​Q&A: Whitby Mayor’s On Kickstarting Climate Action

    Alia Dharssi

    Mayor Don Mitchell on Canada’s first data-driven municipal climate adaptation plan and how he went from debunking climate action to becoming a climate action champion.