Brazil 2016 Highlights Report

Recognizing that digital inclusion is critical for social inclusion – and a human right – Colombia’s capital Bogotá is rolling out major information and communication technology initiatives. Connected Cities

Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan and at the confluence of three rivers, Milwaukee has always been a gathering place by the water. For centuries, inhabitants have relied on our waters for fishing, commerce, transportation, recreation, brewing, manufacturing, and world-class drinking water. We have oriented ourselves by them, particularly the great blue horizon to...

Water resources have sustained Milwaukee since the city’s founding and have helped make the city great. As a recognized leader in water research, technology and sustainable practices, Milwaukee has plans to be the Fresh Coast Capital of North America by embracing smart, achievable sustainability principles. People Connected Cities Actions

Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa and a major African hub, is well known for its natural beauty. Blessed with rich biological diversity but also facing challenges from rapid urbanization and unemployment, the City of Capetown is investing in a sustainable future. Connected Cities

As Milwaukee is an “Innovating City” with the United Nations (U.N.) Global Compact Cities Programme, this analysis drew inspiration from the U.N.’s Human Development Index and Inclusive Wealth Index. In the spirit of Milwaukee’s international reach, the broad purpose of the analysis was to move beyond the traditional “jobs scorecard” and to adopt a new...

As a leading participant in the UN Global Compact - Cities Programme, Rotorua Lakes Council undertook a City Scan using the tool to assess the city's strengths and weaknesses across an extensive range of areas. This scan has helped inform the focus of the Sustainable Living Strategy which was released in July 2016. People Connected...