Reinventing Cities

Designing a green and just urban future

A vast majority of the world's greenhouse gas emissions come from cities. As the urban population increases, it is urgent to harness a model of low-carbon urban future where everyone can thrive.

Reinventing Cities is an initiative led by C40 to stimulate sustainable development and to celebrate innovative solutions to environmental and urban challenges.

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A vast majority of the world's greenhouse gas emissions come from cities. As the urban population increases, it is urgent to harness a model of low-carbon urban future where everyone can thrive.

Reinventing Cities is an initiative led by C40 to stimulate sustainable development and to celebrate innovative solutions to environmental and urban challenges.
Reinventing Cities Competition

A competition that invites professional multi-disciplinary teams to transform underutilized sites in cities into beacons of sustainability and resilience.

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We need the participation of everyone to build a better world.

Students Reinventing Cities Competition

A ‘sister’ initiative to Reinventing Cities that invites students and universities to collaborate with global cities and imagine a more sustainable and inclusive urban future.

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Youth are the future.

Schools Reinventing Cities with Minecraft

This program presents a unique opportunity for educators to inspire students from primary to high schools to use their creativity and voice to combat climate issues that threaten the future of their city.

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