Introduction to Cities of Tomorrow
Welcome to the Introduction to the Cities of Tomorrow course. Learn more about Global Ideas and Local Solutions through fun and interactive content, serving you with a hot cup of Urban Sustainabili-tea!
Welcome, solver!
A to-do list of the chapters in this course
A glass half full
#1: 196 countries came together to sign the Paris agreement
#2: China - the world’s largest carbon emitter - has stepped up
#3: The Earth is greener today than it was 20 years ago
#4: Businesses are stepping up too
#5: Renewable energy is growing faster than ever before
#6: The solutions we need - or at least most of them - already exist
#7: The global movement to combat climate change has had a strong ripple effect
#8: Every generation cares more about the environment than the last
What's the spirit of your age going to be?
Your future is bright and...green!
Data is the New Gold!
Audit 1
How nature nurtures us
Why we shouldn't exploit her
Don't believe us? Here's proof!
The Earth needs time to restock its shelves too
How long does it or will it take, though?
Biocapacity vs Ecological Footprint
One planet, 7.5 billion residents - how are we faring?
A to-do list for the planet
An attainable blueprint? You decide!
Audit 2
Sustainabili-tea
Reflect & Discuss
Cities born by accident
Cities built on purpose
Accident or on purpose? Guess!
The ABCs of city planning - Part I
The ABCs of city planning - Part II
The Smart City Quiz
Audit 3
Checks & balances
Option A: The custodian at the forefront
How can you get the custodians at the forefront to help?
Option B: The custodians behind the scenes
How much do you know?
Going in circles isn't so bad
The Advantage
We're all winners here
Schools + Sustainability = People Power!
Reflect & Discuss
Here's some inspiration!
We want to understand your audit experience!
The Destination
What does sustainable tourism entail?
Time for some planning!
Where do YOU stand?
Popular culture does more than we think!
The Sustainability Quotient
Let's Roll!