The Overstrand municipality alongside with Kisumu, Curitiba, Istanbul, Mendoza and Barranquilla has been announced as the six new pilots for the Generation Restoration project!

Cities occupy only three per cent of the Earth’s land surface, but they are home to more than half its people. As they grow, cities transform the natural world around them and can have devastating impacts on natural ecosystems, if left unchecked. Today, urban areas consume 75 per cent of global resource and energy use, produce more than half of the planet’s waste and at least 60 per cent of its greenhouse gas emissions.

Although they have become hotspots of ecological disruption, cities are also vital hubs of innovation. By virtue of concentration, cities are where solutions can reach millions. Nature and climate action in cities can have a far-reaching impact.

Read more at UNEP. 

About Generation Restoration Cities 
Generation Restoration Cities is a global initiative dedicated to reviving urban areas. The movement of over 20 UN-awarded cities focuses on restoring forests, wetlands, and waterways in cities to improve resilience and biodiversity. By promoting collaboration across sectors and regions, it aims to create healthier and greener urban spaces. Generation Restoration Cities contribute to combating climate change and preserving ecosystems for future generations.