OECD URBAN DAYS


New publications out now!

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Cities for All Ages

The share of older people in OECD cities is rising fast, and many large cities continue to grow and attract young people. Without age-inclusive policies, cities risk significant social and economic consequences, ranging from poorer health outcomes and higher isolation to workforce loss, increased public spending, and brain drain...
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The Circular Economy in Cities and Regions of the European Union

The transition to a circular economy is critical for achieving sustainable development, resource efficiency, and building a resilient future for all. Over the past decade, the European Union (EU) has demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to advancing a circular economy, advocating for action at national, regional and local level...
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 The Circular Water Economy in Latin America

The report investigates the state of the art, challenges and opportunities of the circular water economy in 10 Latin American countries, namely: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
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Financing Sustainable Cities in Southeast Asia

Countries around the world are rapidly urbanising. The global population living in cities has more than doubled over the last 40 years and is projected to reach 55% by 2050...
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A territorial approach to climate action and resilience in Japan

Like many OECD countries, Japan faces the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, which threaten human well-being, ecosystems, and the economy...
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A territorial approach to climate action and resilience in Yokohama, Japan

Yokohama is Japan’s largest municipality after Tokyo and is renowned for its historic port, cultural diversity, and thriving economy. Today, the city faces a range of critical urban challenges, including those posed by climate change...
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Mobilising sustainable finance for regions and cities

Subnational governments play a crucial role in the climate transition, accounting for approximately two-thirds of climate-significant public expenditure across the OECD and the EU...
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A territorial approach to the SDGs in the Basque Country, Spain

The Basque Country, Spain, initiated its journey to align its policies with the SDGs in 2016, leading to the adoption of the Euskadi Basque Country 2030 Agenda and an SDG action plan to advance public engagement, monitoring, and implementation of SDG flagship projects in specific target areas such as energy and housing...
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Harnessing city-to-city partnerships to finance urban development

Achieving global agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals requires substantial investment. As the level of government closest to citizens, subnational governments are uniquely positioned to direct investments toward sustainable development that aligns with local needs... 
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Circular Economy Scans

The transition to a circular economy is gaining momentum across Europe, with cities and regions leading the way through innovative policies and strategies. Read more in our 5 new scans on regions in Finland, Spain, Portugal, Ireland and Bulgaria. 
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Zero-Carbon Buildings in Cities: A Whole Life-Cycle Approach

Achieving global climate goals requires addressing whole life carbon emissions of buildings, encompassing both operational and embodied carbon—the often-overlooked emissions generated before residents even set foot in their buildings.
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See the full list of new releases here