This is a comprehensive report that looks at options for a carbon free future.  Perhaps some of the suggestions could be incorporated into South Africa or Durban's long-term strategy?

zerocarbonbritain2030 provides political and economic solutions to the urgent challenges raised by the climate science, outlining how the UK can be transformed into an efficient, clean, prosperous zero-carbon society.  Covering energy, transport, land use, the built environment and industry, each chapter of the report has been written by bringing together the UK’s leading thinkers in their field including policy makers, scientists, academics, industry and NGOs.

Here is a write-up from one of Sustainable Cities interns, Caitlin Purvis. Based in Colima, Caitlin is working to engage marginalized groups, particularly youth, into discussions about public space.

Unlike in South Surrey, where Caitlin Purvis grew up, the neighbourhoods she is currently working in are covered in graffiti.

Tags are painted on most surfaces in the communities of Colima, Mexico, including walls, benches and rocks.

There are no garbage cans and few sidewalks – the ones that do exist are dilapidated – while barren fields, basketball courts or run-down gardens serve as public spaces.

 For the original article, click here.

Join Sustainable Cities for Part I in a series on Urban Sustainability in partnership with Royal Roads University June 23rd, 2010 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT

Are youth the missing link in achieving greater urban sustainability? Listen in to a discussion with young interns and experts from around the world talking about their experiences in leading-edge international initiatives being used to engage youth in long-term planning and urban sustainability.

Moderated by Professor Ann Dale, Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Community Development, and led in partnership with the International Centre for Sustainable Cities http://sustainablecities.net, panelists include:

• Steve Dotterrer, Principle Planner City of Portland
• Pam Phan, Youth Planning Program coordinator, City of Portland
• Kathleen Wilson, Youth Led Development Coordinator at The Co-operators, Regina
• Caitlin Purvis, Sustainable Cities Youth Interns in Colima, Mexico
• Doug Ragan, Senior Associate with Sustainable Cities, and PhD Candidate at the University of Colorado’s Children, Youth and Environments Centre
• Rebecca Foon, Planner with Sustainability Solutions Group
• Afton Halloran, Sustainable Cities Urban Agriculture Youth Intern in Dar es Salam, Tanzania (Afton will contribute her insights and experience after the panel discussion has concluded due to her location in Tanzania)