Since the dawn of agriculture spurred the establishment of human civilizations, humans have adapted and revolutionized their food systems to overcome obstacles.

September 23, 2019, RESEARCH Report by Kris Hartley, Download Report (PDF), Cities have a crucial role to play in translating the high-level, ambitious, and multidimensional vision of the SDGs into practice through local policies—that is, localization., Key Findings, The United Nations’ 2030 ...

May 8, 2019, RESEARCH Working Paper by Kris Hartley, Reuters, Download Report (PDF), Safeguarding methods of democratic influence is a core strategic mandate for city governments to legitimize technology., Introduction, As the digital revolution enables initiatives like smart cities and e-governa...

Cohort, 2022, Industry, Government, Policy, & Public Affairs, Sector, Private Sector, Before joining Vote Solar, MeLena Hessel was associate director of policy at Elevate, a nonprofit organization that designs and implements programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensu...

Global cities increasingly shape our world–not only the global economy but its ideas, culture, and policies. On the front lines of the world’s greatest challenges, cities are driving the most innovative solutions.

The Summary for Urban Policymakers series grew out of a recognition of the need for greater integration of climate science with the urban perspective.

October 20, 2023 Check out our roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.