Commercial Observer: How Can Cities Work Together For A Greener Goal?

The bustling Latin American metropolis of Buenos Aires is home to more than 3 million people, and another 12 million in its environs. But along with the noise and energy of any modern city, Buenos Aires has a gentler side: a lavender treescape from blooming jacarandás that dot the city; green bike lanes supplemented by a public bike-share system; and in the city’s Palermo neighborhood, a 40-acre eco-park—a converted zoo showcasing and protecting Argentina’s biodiversity.

Such characteristics emphasize the harmony between urban and natural landscapes — an overlap that puts the impetus of protecting the environment on mayors worldwide. Buenos Aires, which promises its own climate action plan, hosted this year’s C40 World Mayors Summit from Oct. 19 to 21. The conference continued a global conversation about how cities can combat climate change through technologically smarter, more creative and resilient infrastructure.

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