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Global Learning Network (GLN) Charter
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Global Learning Network (GLN) Charter

Programme document
March 2026
Global
Global Partner
Report on Local Theories of Change (Ambato, Cuenca, Naga, Baguio, Cartagena, Basel)
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Report on Local Theories of Change (Ambato, Cuenca, Naga, Baguio, Cartagena, Basel)

Report
January 2026
Global
Global Partner
Kumu Map
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Kumu Map

Programme document
November 2025
Global
Global Partner
9 Principles for Creating Safe and Inclusive Cities for Young People
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9 Principles for Creating Safe and Inclusive Cities for Young People

Practical Manual
October 2025
Global
Global Partner
S²Cities Special issue in The Journal of Public Spaces
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S²Cities Special issue in The Journal of Public Spaces

Article
October 2025
Global
Global Partner
Local Partner
Safe and Sound Podcast Episode: Gender and Mobility (Spanish)
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Safe and Sound Podcast Episode: Gender and Mobility (Spanish)

Podcast
September 2025
Cuenca, Ecuador
Local Partner
Youth Partner
S²Cities Quarterly Updates Newsletter (September 2025)
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S²Cities Quarterly Updates Newsletter (September 2025)

Newsletter
September 2025
Global
Global Partner
S²Cities Basel Brochure
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S²Cities Basel Brochure

Programme document
August 2025
Basel, Switzerland
Global Partner
Partner Map Phase 2
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Partner Map Phase 2

Programme document
August 2025
Global
Global Partner
S²Cities Global Programme Brochure
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S²Cities Global Programme Brochure

Programme document
August 2025
Global
Global Partner
Youth Initiative: RenoveArte, Ambato
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Youth Initiative: RenoveArte, Ambato

Video
June 2025
Ambato, Ecuador
Global Partner
Local Partner
S²Cities Quarterly Updates Newsletter (June 2025)
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S²Cities Quarterly Updates Newsletter (June 2025)

Newsletter
June 2025
Global
Global Partner
Socio-Political Landscape on Youth Safety and Security in the Philippines
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Socio-Political Landscape on Youth Safety and Security in the Philippines

Report
June 2025
Naga, The Philippines
Baguio, The Philippines
Local Partner
S²Cities Feature in World Economic Forum's Davos Baukultur Alliance's Principle to Practice: Approaches for High-Quality Baukultur
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S²Cities Feature in World Economic Forum's Davos Baukultur Alliance's Principle to Practice: Approaches for High-Quality Baukultur

Journal
May 2025
Global
External Organisation
S²Cities Phase II First Progress and Learning Report: 15.03.2024 – 31.03.2025
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S²Cities Phase II First Progress and Learning Report: 15.03.2024 – 31.03.2025

Report
May 2025
Global
Global Partner
S²Cities Quarterly Updates Newsletter (March 2025)
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S²Cities Quarterly Updates Newsletter (March 2025)

Newsletter
March 2025
Global
Global Partner
S²Cities Phase I Final Progress and Learning Report : 16.03.2024 – 31.12.2024
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S²Cities Phase I Final Progress and Learning Report : 16.03.2024 – 31.12.2024

Report
March 2025
Global
Global Partner
Global Theory of Change Phase 2
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Global Theory of Change Phase 2

Programme document
March 2025
Global
Global Partner
Youth Leaders Sharing their Experience from the World Urban Forum 2024
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Youth Leaders Sharing their Experience from the World Urban Forum 2024

Video
February 2025
Global
Global Partner
Youth Partner
Relocation of Youth Hub in Ambato
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Relocation of Youth Hub in Ambato

Report
2025
Ambato, Ecuador
Local Partner
Safe & Sound Cities Summit Report (Cuenca 2025)
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Safe & Sound Cities Summit Report (Cuenca 2025)

Report
January 2025
Cuenca, Ecuador
Local Partner
S²Cities Hive Vibe Microdocumentary
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S²Cities Hive Vibe Microdocumentary

Video
2025
Global
Youth Partner
Chain of Favours (Spanish)
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Chain of Favours (Spanish)

Video
2025
Envigado, Colombia
Local Partner
Young People from S²Cities Take Center Stage at WUF12
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Young People from S²Cities Take Center Stage at WUF12

Article
January 2025
Global
Global Partner
Youth Partner
Local Partner
Five Ways S²Cities Youth Leaders Engaged & Inspired at WUF12
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Five Ways S²Cities Youth Leaders Engaged & Inspired at WUF12

Article
January 2025
Global
Global Partner
S²Cities Champions Youth Participation for Safer, Inclusive Cities at the World Urban Forum 12
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S²Cities Champions Youth Participation for Safer, Inclusive Cities at the World Urban Forum 12

Article
January 2025
Global
Global Partner
Youth Partner
Local Partner
Safe and Sound Podcast Episode: Bibilorío: challenges, dreams and transformation (Spanish)
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Safe and Sound Podcast Episode: Bibilorío: challenges, dreams and transformation (Spanish)

Podcast
December 2024
Cuenca, Ecuador
Local Partner
Youth Partner
S²Cities Feature in World Economic Forum’s Davos Baukultur Alliance's Innovative Practice: Volume 1
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S²Cities Feature in World Economic Forum’s Davos Baukultur Alliance's Innovative Practice: Volume 1

Journal
November 2024
Global
External Organisation
S²Cities Initiatives' Use and Safety Perception in Ambato
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S²Cities Initiatives' Use and Safety Perception in Ambato

Report
October 2024
Ambato, Ecuador
Local Partner
Naga Youth Hub Official Launch Announcement (Bikol)
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Naga Youth Hub Official Launch Announcement (Bikol)

Article
October 2024
Naga, The Philippines
External Organisation
3 Examples of Teen-Friendly Spaces in Cities
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3 Examples of Teen-Friendly Spaces in Cities

Article
August 2024
Cuenca, Ecuador
External Organisation
Arteria (Urban Artery) Report
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Arteria (Urban Artery) Report

Report
June 2024
Cuenca, Ecuador
Local Partner
Global Theory of Change Phase 1
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Global Theory of Change Phase 1

Programme document
June 2024
Global
Global Partner
Youth Initiatives from Programme Cities
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Youth Initiatives from Programme Cities

Video
May 2024
Global
Local Partner
Youth Partner
Baguio, Naga Trained on Participatory Methods, Conduct City-City Learning Exchange
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Baguio, Naga Trained on Participatory Methods, Conduct City-City Learning Exchange

Article
May 2024
Baguio, The Philippines
Naga, The Philippines
Local Partner
Charting Baguio City: Identifying Safety Issues for the Youth, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Charting Baguio City: Identifying Safety Issues for the Youth, Challenges, and Opportunities

Report
April 2024
Baguio, The Philippines
Local Partner
S²Cities Learning Network Workshop on Youth and Citizen Participation
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S²Cities Learning Network Workshop on Youth and Citizen Participation

Webinar Recording
April 2024
Cuenca, Ecuador
Ambato, Ecuador
Envigado, Colombia
Global Partner
Local Partner
Implementing Community-Based Food Waste Solution to Transform Waste into Resources
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Implementing Community-Based Food Waste Solution to Transform Waste into Resources

Article
April 2024
Bandung, Indonesia
Youth Partner
Empowering Bandung's Youth to Combat Bullying and Create Safer Spaces
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Empowering Bandung's Youth to Combat Bullying and Create Safer Spaces

Article
April 2024
Bandung, Indonesia
Youth Partner
Transforming Lost Space into Active and Playful Places in Bandung
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Transforming Lost Space into Active and Playful Places in Bandung

Article
April 2024
Bandung, Indonesia
Youth Partner
Empowering Young People to Build Alliances with Urban Actors to Create Safer Cities
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Empowering Young People to Build Alliances with Urban Actors to Create Safer Cities

Policy Brief
April 2024
Global
Global Partner
Building Trust and Alliances to Advance Youth Action for Safe Cities: Lessons from S²Cities
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Building Trust and Alliances to Advance Youth Action for Safe Cities: Lessons from S²Cities

Video
April 2024
Global
Global Partner
Enhancing the Understanding of Urban Safety Issues with Participatory Action Research in Naga, the Philippines
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Enhancing the Understanding of Urban Safety Issues with Participatory Action Research in Naga, the Philippines

Report
March 2024
Naga, The Philippines
Local Partner
Youthful Urban Futures: Empowering the Youth Towards Safer and Sounder Cities
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Youthful Urban Futures: Empowering the Youth Towards Safer and Sounder Cities

Webinar Recording
March 2024
Naga, The Philippines
Baguio, The Philippines
Local Partner
Global Partner
Learnings from participatory programmes with young people
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Learnings from participatory programmes with young people

Article
March 2024
Global
Global Partner
Safe and Sound Podcast Episode: Arteria: from grey to green (Spanish)
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Safe and Sound Podcast Episode: Arteria: from grey to green (Spanish)

Podcast
March 2024
Cuenca, Ecuador
Local Partner
Youth Partner
Youth Innovation Hubs in Programme Cities
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Youth Innovation Hubs in Programme Cities

Video
March 2024
Global
Local Partner
Youth Initiative RenovArte Transforming Public Space through Urban Art in Ambato
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Youth Initiative RenovArte Transforming Public Space through Urban Art in Ambato

Article
March 2024
Ambato, Ecuador
External Organisation
Global Convening Report 2023
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Global Convening Report 2023

Report
March 2024
Global
Global Partner
Young People in Ambato Seek to Create a Safer and Healthier City (Spanish)
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Young People in Ambato Seek to Create a Safer and Healthier City (Spanish)

Article
February 2024
Cuenca, Ecuador
Ambato, Ecuador
External Organisation
S²Cities Youth Leaders from Envigado Participate in Ecuadorian Exchange for Peace and Security
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S²Cities Youth Leaders from Envigado Participate in Ecuadorian Exchange for Peace and Security

Article
February 2024
Envigado, Colombia
Cuenca, Ecuador
Ambato, Ecuador
Local Partner
Global Partner
7 Questions with Carla Hermida: Universidad Del Azuay
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7 Questions with Carla Hermida: Universidad Del Azuay

Article
February 2024
Global
Global Partner
Interinstitutional Placemaking Working Group Report
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Interinstitutional Placemaking Working Group Report

Report
2024
Ambato, Ecuador
Local Partner
Indicators Report (Arteria, Bibliorio & Volunteer's programme)
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Indicators Report (Arteria, Bibliorio & Volunteer's programme)

Report
2024
Ambato, Ecuador
Local Partner
Unir Para Construir
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Unir Para Construir

Practical Manual
2024
Envigado, Colombia
Local Partner
Youth Spotlight: Voices Connecting Envigado, Bandung, Ambato, Cuenca & Naga
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Youth Spotlight: Voices Connecting Envigado, Bandung, Ambato, Cuenca & Naga

Video
2024
Global
Local Partner
Youth Partner
Ushahidi Platform to Map Safety Data in Bandung
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Ushahidi Platform to Map Safety Data in Bandung

Practical Manual
2024
Bandung, Indonesia
Local Partner
Urbano (Placemaking School) in Cuenca
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Urbano (Placemaking School) in Cuenca

Report
2024
Cuenca, Ecuador
Local Partner
Results of the Implementation of Youth-led Innovations in Cuenca
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Results of the Implementation of Youth-led Innovations in Cuenca

Report
2024
Cuenca, Ecuador
Local Partner
Youth Initiative: Bibilorío Workshops
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Youth Initiative: Bibilorío Workshops

Report
2024
Ambato, Ecuador
Local Partner
Youth Partner
Indicators, Lessons Learned and Future Actions and Commitments of the Municipality for the Sustainability, Replicability and Scalability of S²Cities Initiatives in Ambato
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Indicators, Lessons Learned and Future Actions and Commitments of the Municipality for the Sustainability, Replicability and Scalability of S²Cities Initiatives in Ambato

Report
2024
Ambato, Ecuador
Local Partner
Providing a Platform for Youth Innovation and Empowerment Towards a Safe & Sound City: The Case of Baguio City, Philippines
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Providing a Platform for Youth Innovation and Empowerment Towards a Safe & Sound City: The Case of Baguio City, Philippines

Practical Manual
2024
Baguio, The Philippines
Local Partner
S²Cities Ambato: Webpage
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S²Cities Ambato: Webpage

Programme document
2024
Ambato, Ecuador
Local Partner
Youth Partner
S²Cities Cuenca: Webpage
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S²Cities Cuenca: Webpage

Programme document
2024
Cuenca, Ecuador
Local Partner
Youth Partner
Making Youth Innovations Work: Lessons from Naga City
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Making Youth Innovations Work: Lessons from Naga City

Practical Manual
2024
Naga, The Philippines
Local Partner
Global Partner
Infrastructures in between and the Role of Placemaking in the Circular Transition
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Infrastructures in between and the Role of Placemaking in the Circular Transition

Report
December 2023
Global
Global Partner
Year in Review (2023)
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Year in Review (2023)

Video
December 2023
Global
Global Partner
Impact Report 2021-23
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Impact Report 2021-23

Report
December 2023
Global
Global Partner
Survey on Youth Perception of Safety and Security in the Cities of Baguio and Naga, Philippines
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Survey on Youth Perception of Safety and Security in the Cities of Baguio and Naga, Philippines

Report
November 2023
Baguio, The Philippines
Naga, The Philippines
Local Partner
S²Cities Ambato: Understanding Systems Report
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S²Cities Ambato: Understanding Systems Report

Report
November 2023
Ambato, Ecuador
Local Partner
7 Questions with Juan Carlos: EAFIT University
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7 Questions with Juan Carlos: EAFIT University

Article
October 2023
Global
Global Partner
Urbanistica Podcast Episode: Cities for Youth, Featuring Placemaking Partner Jens Aerts
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Urbanistica Podcast Episode: Cities for Youth, Featuring Placemaking Partner Jens Aerts

Podcast
October 2023
Global
Global Partner
Event Relay: S²Cities Global Convening 2023
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Event Relay: S²Cities Global Convening 2023

Video
October 2023
Global
Global Partner
Video Recordings: S²Cities Global Convening 2023
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Video Recordings: S²Cities Global Convening 2023

Video
October 2023
Global
Global Partner
Local Partner
Youth Partner
Safe and Sound Cities in Ecuador - Placemaking to Promote Public Spaces for Young People
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Safe and Sound Cities in Ecuador - Placemaking to Promote Public Spaces for Young People

Report
September 2023
Cuenca, Ecuador
Ambato, Ecuador
Local Partner
Wellbeing: What Does it Mean to Us?
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Wellbeing: What Does it Mean to Us?

Article
September 2023
Global
Global Partner
S²Cities Cuenca: Understanding Systems Report
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S²Cities Cuenca: Understanding Systems Report

Report
August 2023
Cuenca, Ecuador
Local Partner
Safe and Sound Podcast Episode: Being young in the city (Spanish)
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Safe and Sound Podcast Episode: Being young in the city (Spanish)

Podcast
July 2023
Cuenca, Ecuador
Local Partner
Youth Partner
JAJAKA: Connecting Youth Entrepreneurs to Opportunities in Bandung, Indonesia
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JAJAKA: Connecting Youth Entrepreneurs to Opportunities in Bandung, Indonesia

Article
June 2023
Bandung, Indonesia
Youth Partner
Revitalizing Taman Film and Bawet Futsal Field as inclusive spaces in Bandung, Indonesia
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Revitalizing Taman Film and Bawet Futsal Field as inclusive spaces in Bandung, Indonesia

Article
June 2023
Bandung, Indonesia
Youth Partner
Youth Action to Improve Safety in Public Spaces in Bandung
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Youth Action to Improve Safety in Public Spaces in Bandung

Article
April 2023
Bandung, Indonesia
Local Partner
7 Questions with Cynthia Maharani: World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia
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7 Questions with Cynthia Maharani: World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia

Article
March 2023
Bandung, Indonesia
Local Partner
Involving Youth In Local Decision-Making: A case of Colombia's Youth Councils
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Involving Youth In Local Decision-Making: A case of Colombia's Youth Councils

Article
January 2023
Envigado, Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia
Global Partner
Local Partner
Introductory Programme Video
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Introductory Programme Video

Video
January 2023
Global
Global Partner
Partner Map Phase 1
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Partner Map Phase 1

Programme document
2023
Global
Global Partner
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Document
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Document

Programme document
2023
Global
Global Partner
Programme Scope Diagram
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Programme Scope Diagram

Programme document
2023
Global
Global Partner
Year in Review (2022)
Watch

Year in Review (2022)

Video
December 2022
Global
Global Partner
Safe and Sound Cities: Year 1 in Review
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Safe and Sound Cities: Year 1 in Review

Article
November 2022
Global
Global Partner
Collaboration in Philanthropy: Three Projects that Illustrate the Latest Trends
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Collaboration in Philanthropy: Three Projects that Illustrate the Latest Trends

Article
October 2022
Global
External Organisation
Jens Aerts on Integrating Placemaking Perspectives in the S²Cities Programme
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Jens Aerts on Integrating Placemaking Perspectives in the S²Cities Programme

Article
October 2022
Global
Global Partner
Youth Initiative: Flow and Bars, Envigado
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Youth Initiative: Flow and Bars, Envigado

Video
October 2022
Envigado, Colombia
Local Partner
Youth Partner
Measuring What Matters: The S²Cities iMEL Framework
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Measuring What Matters: The S²Cities iMEL Framework

Article
July 2022
Global
Global Partner
Meet Anjar Akrimullah: Perkumpulan OpenStreetMap Indonesia (POI)
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Meet Anjar Akrimullah: Perkumpulan OpenStreetMap Indonesia (POI)

Article
June 2022
Bandung, Indonesia
Local Partner
ICLEI and Bandung City sign agreement to improve urban environment for the youth
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ICLEI and Bandung City sign agreement to improve urban environment for the youth

Article
June 2022
Bandung, Indonesia
Local Partner
7 Questions with Shreya Jha: Relational Wellbeing Collaborative
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7 Questions with Shreya Jha: Relational Wellbeing Collaborative

Article
April 2022
Global
Global Partner
7 Questions with Juanita Gómez Molina: Fundación Mi Sangre
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7 Questions with Juanita Gómez Molina: Fundación Mi Sangre

Article
April 2022
Envigado, Colombia
Local Partner
Placemaking Approach
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Placemaking Approach

Programme document
2022
Global
Global Partner
Relational Wellbeing Approach
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Relational Wellbeing Approach

Programme document
2022
Global
Global Partner
Handbook for Ethical Youth Participation
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Handbook for Ethical Youth Participation

Programme document
2022
Global
Global Partner
Programme
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