Liveable Cities

The report, Liveable Cities: The Benefits of Urban Environmental Planning, published by the Cities Alliance, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, showcases 12 examples of cities around the world.

It explores various options for sustainable urban development ranging from practical tools and comprehensive policies to innovative market mechanisms.

“The report contains many ‘take home’ messages – environmental management can boost city budgets, prove a strong marketing tool for attracting investors and contribute to public health and poverty eradication,” said UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director, Achim Steiner at the launch of the report that took place at the Local Government Climate Sessions at the UN Climate Conference in Bali, Indonesia (December 2007).

“A modern city can only be truly successful if it can convincingly demonstrate its green credentials by recognizing its natural assets, creating efficient water, energy and transport infrastructure, and protecting its citizens in the face of present and future impacts of climate change,” he added.

To request an electronic copy, please contact ICLEI at publications@iclei.org.