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  1. Global Food Security Symposium 2016

    Global Food Security Symposium 2016

    PAST EVENT Conference
    The  Global Food Security Symposium 2016  brought together key multi-disciplinary stakeholders to discuss transformations to the global food system necessary to feed growing cities.
  2. Building Urban Futures: City Carbon Actions Anchored in Building Codes and Standards Report

    Building Urban Futures: City Carbon Actions Anchored in Building Codes and Standards

    Report
    by Karen Weigert

    September 25, 2018, RESEARCH Report by Karen Weigert, Download Report (PDF), An estimated 100 billion square meters of new construction is expected in countries without mandatory building energy codes. A consistent set of principles can frame the work needed to shape thriving, low-carbon cities.,...

  3. People wearing masks go to a market

    As Virus Spreads Unevenly, Global Public Opinion Shows Mixed Feelings

    Blog Post
    by Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, Peter Wang, Luke Witzig, Kaya Schaffner

    While some countries are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel, others continue to struggle through the crisis as case numbers remain elevated.

  4. Inclusive Urban Economic Development: A Framework For Action
    Reuters
    Policy Brief

    Inclusive Urban Economic Development: A Framework For Action

    Policy Brief
    by Alaina Harkness

    May 30, 2019, RESEARCH Policy Brief by Alaina Harkness, Reuters, Download Report (PDF), This paper explores how city leaders can use economic power to narrow the gap in wealth and opportunity., Introduction, Research shows that intergenerational mobility—the “American dream” shared by most ...

  5. Army Spc. Angel Laureano holds a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
    US Secretary of Defense

    COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Grows While Global Public Opinion Shows Continued Concern

    Blog Post
    by Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, Luke Witzig, Peter Wang, Lea Chang , Kaya Schaffner

    Even as the vaccine rollout continues, some nations consider greater restrictions and further lockdowns as case numbers increase.

  6. A fruit stand in Pike Place Market

    Seven Reasons to Feel Hopeful About the Food System in the Midst of the Pandemic

    Blog Post
    by Alesha Miller

    Alesha Miller shares what hopeful news is emerging in America during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  7. People shop at a community food bank
    Joel Muniz

    Pandemic Offers an Opportunity to Revitalize, Reinforce Local Food Economies

    Blog Post
    by Tom Poole

    Despite stresses caused by the pandemic there are resources to further develop symbiotic relationships between producers, suppliers, and consumers.

  8. The Post-COVID City

    The Post-COVID City

    PAST EVENT VIDEO Panel
    The CEO of United Airlines, the President of Microsoft, the Governor of Tokyo, and other civic and industry leaders from around the world discuss the resilience of cities and how they may revive their social and economic vitality.
  9. a person wears a mask on their wrist
    Reuters

    US Concern about COVID-19 Decreasing, but Partisan Divides Persist

    Blog Post
    by Emily Sullivan

    Americans are less worried about COVID-19 than they have been at any point since the initial shutdown in early 2020, Council polling finds.

  10. Man in Iran with mask
    Javad Esmaeili

    Despite Early Outbreak and Heavy Toll, Iranians are Proud of Iran's COVID-19 Response

    Blog Post
    by Craig Kafura

    Council and IranPoll surveys find that Iranians and Americans think the United States handled COVID-19 poorly, while Iranians are proud of their country’s response.