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Canada is having a moment: our reputation and soft power are growing. In the face of unexpected tariffs, a deepening housing crisis, and skyrocketing cost of living, Canadians are asking who we really are, what we want to stand for…and what lies ahead. There is great opportunity to be had, but also great risk in the road ahead. Canada needs energy independence and geopolitical protection - but Mark Carney’s federal government seems to be choosing a path of further baking in fossil fuels, rather than forging a progressive path that assures a safe future for all. Cities - and the people who call this country home - are asking for a different way forward. The science is clear, and it’s telling us we need to make big changes. But we know that science alone is not enough to turn the tide of the climate crisis. We need to figure out how to tell better, more community centered stories around the impacts happening on the frontlines, in our own backyards…and we need elected leadership across the country to listen, learn, and act in the best interests of Canadians.In the first episode of this special 6-part miniseries, we hear about the science, data, and politics that brought Canada to this crucial moment - and while we unravel the complicated history of how we got here, we also begin to look forward to the solutions we need to protect the people and places in this land we call Canada.Oh, Canada: Solutions for the Climate Crisis is supported by Elbows Up for Climate, The C40 Centre, and the University of Toronto Press. Featured guests:Ian Mauro, Executive Director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS)Amber Bennet, Executive Director of Re.ClimateSteven Guilbeault, former Minister of the EnvironmentLinks:Canada Day Poll: Canadians are more proud even as anxiety about the future persists - Abacus DataClimate Atlas of Canada - Prairie Climate CenterPacific Climate Impacts ConsortiumUNEP: World set to cross 1.5°C global warming, but can still limit, adapt to and return from higher temperatures - UN Environment Programme What is the Paris agreement and why does 1.5C matter? - BBC Government of Canada releases Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change in Canada - Environment and Climate Change Canada Indigenous Knowledge Studies - Indigenous & Community Engagement (ICE) British Columbia Assembly of First Nations Union of British Columbia Indian ChiefsBritish Columbia First Nations Climate Strategy and Action Plan Relationship Protocol advances First Nations climate solutions - PICSRelationship Protocol Between First Nations Leadership Council And The Pacific Institute For Climate Solutions - PICSFirst Nations Leadership CouncilRadical Act of Hope - Podcast Chief Frank Brown joins PICS as next Indigenous Climate Fellow - UVic News Come Hell or High Water - CBCEthical Oil - The Narwhal Alberta Narrative ProjectsCanadians (Still) Care About Climate Change - Re.ClimateUK politicians think public opposition to climate policy is far greater than it is, study finds - University of Cambridge Research Americans and policymakers underestimate endorsement for the most popular climate solution narrative, combining personal and political action - NatureCanadians Want to Become a Renewable Energy Superpower - Re.Climate Canadians' climate change concerns rebound amid wildfire season - CBC article The inconvenient clarity of Steven Guilbeault - Canada’s National Observer When Steven Guilbeault climbed the CN Tower for a climate protest - CBCJurisdiction, duties and authorities - Environment and Climate Change Canada Key facts about Canada’s competitiveness for foreign direct investment - Government of CanadaRadical or pragmatist? Either way, Steven Guilbeault has his work cut out - CBC Rachel Notley helped strike a grand bargain on oil and the climate. Can Trudeau save it? - CBC(Almost) everybody in Canada wants a pipeline. Nobody wants to pay for it - The Narwhal Alberta’s Fossil Fuel Fixation Is Dimming Renewables’ Bright Future - The TyeeAlberta gets its way in deal with Ottawa - Canada’s National ObserverThe Man Who Wants to Break Up Canada - Maclean’s Mark Carney named United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance - Bank of EnglandThe largest public transit investment in Canadian history - Office of the Prime Minster of CanadaGuilbeault says Canada 'backsliding' on climate action as he resigns as MP - CBC  Communities impacted by climate map - Elbows Up for ClimateIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Our Associate Producer is Rachel Schneider.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

Climate change can feel frightening and uncertain - so much so, in fact, that sometimes hope can feel like an act of denial. But hope isn’t denial: it’s a recognition that we still have choices.In our new Cities 1.5 limited miniseries, Oh, Canada: Solutions for the Climate Crisis, we’re speaking to Canadians from coast, to coast, to coast, who are turning those choices into action. Featuring voices from politics, academia, activism, and municipal leadership - including Leader of Canada’s NDP Avi Lewis, Otipemisiwak Métis Government's Provincial Secretary of Women, Gender Equity & Inclusion Gabrielle Blatz, former Minister of the Environment Steven Guilbeault, Executive Director of Re.Climate Amber Bennett, Executive Director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) Ian Mauro, Assistant Professor of Fire Ecology at University of British Columbia Okanagan in the Center for Wildfire Coexistence Dr. Jen Baron, writer and public policy researcher Seth Klein, and mayors from Yellowknife, Waterloo, Clearwater, Jasper, and more - we’ll be exploring the science, politics, and communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis across Canada.Oh, Canada: Solutions for the Climate Crisis is supported by Elbows Up for Climate, The C40 Centre, and the University of Toronto Press. This 6-part deep dive into the climate crisis through the lens of Canadians fighting to write a different story debuts on October 6, 2026, so make sure you tune in - you won’t want to miss it.If you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Our Associate Producer is Rachel Schneider.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

What if there are reasons to hope for a more resilient climate future in your own backyard - right here in Canada? Well, that’s exactly the question we’re asking in our new miniseries, Oh, Canada: Solutions for the Climate Crisis. At Cities 1.5, we’re proud to join forces with voices around the world for the 2026 #BeHope Podcast Takeover. We’re coming together to prove that even in challenging times, hope remains a real force for progress - and we can all be part of it. This special preview features guests from our upcoming series speaking on what keeps them going in the mission to end climate breakdown.Oh, Canada: Solutions for the Climate Crisis is supported by Elbows Up for Climate, The C40 Centre, and the University of Toronto Press. This 6-part deep dive into the climate crisis through the lens of Canadians fighting to write a different story debuts on October 6, 2026, so make sure you tune in - you won’t want to miss it.Featured guests:Avi Lewis, Leader of Canada’s NDPAmber Bennet, Executive Director of Re.ClimateSteven Guilbeault, former Minister of the EnvironmentIan Mauro, Executive Director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS)Dr Jen Baron,  Assistant Professor of Fire Ecology at University of British Columbia Okanagan in the Center for Wildfire CoexistenceGabrielle Blatz, Otipemisiwak Métis Government's Provincial Secretary of Women, Gender Equity & InclusionRichard Ireland, Mayor of Jasper, ABBen Hendrickson, Mayor of Yellowknife, NWTDorothy McCabe, Mayor of Waterloo, ONMerlin Blackwell, Mayor of Clearwater, BCSeth Klein,  Author of A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency and “Seth Klein / Emergency Measures” on SubstackLinks:How Pakistan’s people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis - The GuardianKey energy data for Pakistan - EmberElectrons In, Hydrocarbons Out: Pakistan’s Quest for Economic and Resource Efficiency - Renewables FirstAustralia’s renewables transition is well under way – but meeting its 2030 target will be ‘extremely challenging’ - The GuardianClean Energy Australia 2026 report - Clean Energy CouncilChina's renewable energy boom has its own challenges. Here's what we can learn - World Economic ForumYes, China has embraced renewables – but don’t call it a transition, expert says - The Harvard GazetteThe European Green Deal - official EU websiteEuropean Climate Law - official EU website2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Clean Air, Strong Economy - Government of Canada websiteCanada's 2030 climate target far out of reach, according to federal data - CBC News‘No way’ Canada can meet its 2030 climate target, researchers say - The Toronto StarVingroup proposes scrapping LNG-powered plant plan for renewables amid Iran war, document shows - ReutersQuezon community, RE backers claim ‘victory’ against LNG - Business Mirror‘Science under attack’: Top climate scientist Kate Marvel explains why she resigned from NASA - Scientific AmericanKate Marvel websiteIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Our Associate Producer is Rachel Schneider.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

When the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, local leaders found themselves thrust onto the frontlines of both military defense and environmental catastrophe.  Coupled with untold amounts of human suffering, the war has inflicted deep environmental scars - from the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam to the corrosion of municipal water pipes - which many Ukrainian officials refer to as "ecocide." Yet, amidst daily bombardment, energy blackouts, and severed water supplies, city leaders and residents are demonstrating what true urban resilience looks like on the ground.In this special bonus episode, we hear from a mayor who refused to abandon his city when it was encircled in the early days of the war; a man who led the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv through eight months of near-daily missile attacks. Despite ongoing attacks,the city is using decentralisation, solar-powered infrastructure, microgrids, and real-time data analysis to keep critical municipal services running during wartime. These strategies keeping cities resilient against military aggression also offer vital lessons for surviving climate impacts globally, as well as forming the bedrock of plans to rebuild in a way that benefits people and planet, when the violence finally stops. Featured guest:Oleksandyr Senkevych, Mayor of MykolaivIf listeners would like to further support Ukraine, the Cities 1.5 team encourages you to follow this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/57852?v2=trueMedia: https://www.itv.com/news/2022-03-08/ukrainians-will-fight-until-last-person-is-left-and-ammunition-runs-outLinks:For the Russians to cut off Ukraine's access to the sea, they must go through Mykolaiv. 'People are ready to fight until the last ammo,' said its mayor - Business InsiderReport on the Human Rights Situation in Ukraine, 1 December 2024 – 31 May 2025 - Ukraine OHCHRA Preliminary Environmental Risk Assessment of the Kakhovka Dam Flooding - Pax for PeaceUkraine: Rebuilding Mykolaiv's water supply - Danish Refugee CouncilFirst Person: Ukrainian ‘city of heroes’ plans post-invasion future - UN NewsBBS investigation: the Russians blew up the water pipeline to Mykolaiv on purpose. They are not allowing repair crews - Babel UkraineWater for Mykolaiv - Nova UkraineDecentralized Energy: A Pathway Toward Local Security and Ukraine’s Green Recovery - Heinrich Böll StiftungA Calibrated Crime. Mykolaiv government building missile strike - Truth HoundsIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Our Associate Producer is Rachel Schneider.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

As the climate crisis accelerates, our information ecosystem has become a critical battleground. Coordinated climate disinformation - driven by fossil fuel interests - is increasingly targeting cities and urban leaders to stall transformative policy and manufacture public doubt.In this special Hot Takes episode recorded on the ground at London Climate Action Week, host David Miller examines how cities are actively defending information integrity and reclaiming the narrative. We look at why proactive storytelling and pre-bunking are far more powerful than traditional fact-checking, how mayors serve as vital trusted messengers in noisy digital spaces, and the stark reality of how disinformation threatens life and resilience on the frontlines of Ukraine. We will also be exploring how the C40 Centre itself incubated the recently launched City Climate Facts that aims to support cities in fighting disinformation, and cleaning up our urban information ecosystem.Featured guests:Adam Brzezinski, British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political ScienceChiara Morfeo, Senior Manager for Research and Communications at the C40 CentreOleksandr Senkevich, Mayor of Mykolaiv, UkraineTo follow more of C40 and the C40 Centre’s work combating climate disinformation, please check out the following links: The C40 Centre’s climate communications insights - SubstackPrevious episodes of Cities 1.5 covering different aspects of climate disinformation Overview of C40’s disinformation work.If you would like a copy of the C40 disinformation and extreme weather playbook - available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese - please request one through the form at the bottom of this link. Links:Big Oil's Real Agenda on Climate Change - InfluenceMap websiteCombatting Climate Disinformation: Comparing the Effectiveness of Correction Placement and Type - Environmental CommunicationInoculation Theory as a Design Approach to Game-Based Misinformation Interventions - Taylor & FrancisDisinformation in the City: Response Playbook - University of Melbourne & German Marshall FundDisinformation in the Service of War - Center for European Policy AnalysisStarving the Hydra: How Digital Platforms Profit from Misinformation - Center for Countering Digital HateIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Our Associate Producer is Rachel Schneider.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

As the AI boom drives an unprecedented rush for computing power, cities face a critical question: how do we support digital expansion, without derailing net-zero climate goals? Left unregulated, data centers can consume staggering amounts of energy and water, threaten to destabilise power grids, strain local resources, and alienate communities. But it doesn’t have to be like this: city leaders are stepping up to demand both climate-friendly solutions and accountability for big tech. In this Hot Take, we explore how local leaders are moving to prevent a digital “wild west” through international collaboration. We examine the launch of the Global Urban Data Centers Pact - a landmark commitment from 41 mayors across six continents, representing 90 million people - which aims to enforce clean energy mandates, water stewardship, and tangible community benefits for future data center development.Featured guests:Hannah Daly, Professor of Sustainable Energy at University College CorkKate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix, United States of AmericaNick Reece, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, AustraliaLinks:The Cloud vs the Climate? Lessons from Ireland on the data centre debate - Cities 1.5 podcastWyoming tightens wastewater rules after Meta datacenter contractor flushed contaminated water - The GuardianMayors from around the world unite in call for sustainable urban data centres - C40 websiteUrban Data Centres - C40 websiteData centers and the climate landscape: An actionable resource for US mayors - C40 Knowledge HubThirsty for power and water, AI-crunching data centers sprout across the West - Stanford UniversityStockholm, Sweden : Heat recovery from data centres - EU Covenant of MayorsInside the C40 World Mayors Summit: The battle for cities, truth, and a fossil-free future at COP30 and beyond - Cities 1.5, featuring Lord Mayor Nick Reece on data centresSeizing the opportunity to do data centres right - Climate CouncilAustralian government announces plan for new AI and data centre regulations - Architecture AUIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Our Associate Producer is Rachel Schneider.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

The winds of change are blowing through the world’s maritime hubs…despite some national governments’ efforts to the contrary. While the shipping industry carries 90% of global trade, it also leaves a heavy carbon trail in its wake. In this episode of Cities 1.5, we explore the high-stakes transformation of our global ports: once seen as industrial hotspots of pollution, these urban harbours are emerging as the front lines of the green transition. We dive into the groundbreaking "Green Shipping Corridors" that are linking sustainable cities, and the bold shift toward zero-emission fuels. From local air quality to global supply chains, discover how cities are turning the tide on emissions and steering the industry toward a 1.5°C future. It’s time to rethink the horizon: clearer skies and smoother sailing ahead.Featured guests: Eric Garcetti, C40 Ambassador for Global Climate Diplomacy and former Mayor of Los AngelesAlisa Kreynes, Director of Ports and Shipping at C40Featured clips:The Shipping Forecast - BBC Radio 4Global shipping emissions vote on a knife edge at IMO - BBC Business TodayLinks:Greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution from global shipping, 2016–2023 - The International Council on Clean TransportationA guide to the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework - Global Maritime ForumLandmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure - BBC NewsPorts and Shipping - C40 Knowledge HubGreen shipping corridors programme - C40 Cities websiteFrom Los Angeles to Shanghai, the port cities collaborating to cut shipping emissions - ReutersGreen Ports Forum - C40 Cities websiteWhy should we talk about a 'just and equitable' transition for shipping? - UN Trade and DevelopmentRescuing shipping's Net Zero Framework - Climate AnalyticsCities take the global stage to showcase climate action at the IMO for the first time - C40 Cities websiteIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Our Associate Producer is Rachel Schneider.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

From fossil fuel lobbying to coordinated political disinformation campaigns, vested interests have built a profitable disinformation infrastructure designed to spread confusion, polarize debate, and exhaust the public. The good news is that the world is waking up. For the first time in the history of the COP, a Declaration on Information Integrity was agreed upon, with governments committing to address climate disinformation and promote accurate, evidence-based information globally.But we need to go further upstream - instead of simply fighting falsehoods, we need to build ecosystems where truth can take root and flourish. In this episode, we look to Brazil and speak to an individual who was integral in bringing information integrity both to COP and the international agenda. She makes the case for cities as one of the most powerful forces in reclaiming the narrative, building the infrastructure of truth from the ground up - one community at a time.Featured guest: Thais Lazzeri, Investigative Journalist and Founder of FALALinks:Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change - UNESCOIntegrity Information Observatory - OiiMentiro Tem Preco (Lies Have a Price)Climate Information Integrity5 Million Acts for Truth - FALATomorrow is today - YouTube (Portuguese)500 Grams of Life - Thais Lazzeri (Portuguese) ‘Democracy on the line’: Brazil’s election and the Bolsonaro disinformation ecosystem - Columbia Journalism ReviewEnvironmental and Climatic Disinformation in Northern Brazil: Dynamics and Impact in the Context of COP-30 - Heinrich Boll StiftungEnvironmental journalism and the struggle against disinformation in Brazil - Frontiers in CommunicationIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Our Associate Producer is Rachel Schneider.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

As our lives become increasingly digital, the infrastructure powering them is sparking a global debate: we need data centres, but at what cost to the climate and our access to energy? These massive facilities are the backbone of everything from streaming to AI, yet they consume staggering amounts of electricity and water, often straining local grids and and in some cases, threatening to derail decarbonisation efforts.In this episode of Cities 1.5, we explore how Ireland became the "canary in the coalmine" for this issue. With data centres projected to consume nearly 30% of the nation’s electricity by 2030, the Irish experience serves as a critical warning – and a roadmap – for cities worldwide. We examine the tension between economic ambition and climate mandates, questioning how urban leaders can manage the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure without derailing net-zero goals. Join us as we dive into the lessons learned from the frontlines of the data centre boom and what they mean for the future of sustainable cities.Featured guest: Professor Hannah Daly, Professor of Sustainable Energy at University College CorkLinks:Ireland’s data centre boom is driving up fossil fuel dependence - The Irish Times, by Professor Hannah DalyData Centres Metered Electricity Consumption 2024 - Central Statistics OfficeEnergy for who? Data centres and the grid - Friends of the Earth IrelandHow Big Tech wrote secrecy into EU law to hide environmental toll - The Journal InvestigatesWhat Ireland’s Data Center Crisis Means for the EU’s AI Sovereignty Plans -  AlgorithmWatchIreland’s data centre policy reset: The end of the blanket moratorium -  KPMG IrelandGoogle’s Dublin data centre blocked amid energy usage concerns - Tech MonitorData Centres Ireland – Energy, Growth and the Grid Debate - Enable ResearchIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Our Associate Producer is Rachel Schneider.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

 Ready for a ride? In this episode, we’re celebrating the inaugural World Public Transport Day, created by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), along with its global partners, and we explore why public transport is the beating heart of our cities. From the "rolling focus groups" on Melbourne’s iconic trams to the colorful jeepneys of the Philippines, we share personal stories of connection from urban centres across the globe.But it’s not just about the journey: we dive into the hard policy making it happen. Discover how Mexico City’s Metro uses unique icons to bridge literacy gaps, how Salvador is empowering women through "Women behind the Wheel," and how Amman’s new electric fleet is clearing the air. Hop on for a celebration of the journeys that move us all!Special thanks to Mariana Batista, C40 Senior Manager for Public Transport, for her assistance in providing both translation and production support for this episode.Featured guests: Nobuntu Ciko Duze, Deputy Director of Transport Systems Management, JohannesburgNick Reece, Lord Mayor of MelbourneJim Duran Mayerstein, Senior Manager, Zero-Emission Bus Rapid Deployment Accelerator (ZEBRA) at C40Sonto Ziqubu, C40 Executive Office CoordinatorAdriana de Jesus Ferreira, Bus Driver and Mulheres no Volante beneficiaryYousef Al Shawarbeh, Mayor of AmmanMark Watts, Executive Director of C40 CitiesLinks: The Transit City that could’ve been - The Ethnic AisleZero emission transport - C40 CitiesTransport Sector Analysis - International Energy AgencyCompleting the Trip - World Resources InstituteI got inked by the world’s oldest tattoo artist - CNN StyleMexico City’s Metro Icons - Mexican RoutesInfographic: Joburg by taxi - Brand South AfricaWomen Behind the Wheel project - Salvador City HallIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Our Associate Producer is Rachel Schneider.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/