Shenzhen is implementing 113 near-zero carbon demonstration projects, an ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce energy costs and expand parks and walkways. In the process, it's creating a blueprint for a modern green city. 

In Makassar’s informal settlements, community-led design and nature-based infrastructure are turning flood-prone neighborhoods into healthier, safer places to live.

Book Bunk Trust is working to reinvigorate Nairobi's libraries into vibrant civic centers where city residents can learn new skills, explore the arts, take part in environmental programs and connect with one another. 

In Berbere, Ethiopia, solar power is about more than clean energy. It's making irrigation possible, transforming farmers incomes and lives.

Once an abandoned freight rail, the Atlanta Beltline is now a 22-mile loop that’s become a vibrant network of trails, parks, affordable housing and local businesses. 

Utah's novel approach restores forest health to both prevent wildfires and improve water security. 

Some high schools are preparing students for jobs in a new, green economy. 

In Loja, Ecuador, expanding green space was key to improving quality of life in the city. 

Indigenous communities are gaining jobs and income not by exploiting the forest, but by keeping it standing. 

A new wave of startups is turning everything from almond shells to sewage sludge into permanent carbon dioxide removal, using a process known as biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS).