Cities A List
Our first-ever Cities A List names the world's cities leading on environmental action. This year, we recognize 43 global cities acting to reduce emissions, adapt to climate risks and manage water resources. These cities are leading the low-carbon transition while safe-guarding citizens and ensuring they remain prosperous places to live and work.
A List stories
Buenos Aires
The only Latin American city to receive an A in 2018, Buenos Aires is the region’s rising star with a strong focus on social inclusion and building resilience to flooding.
Calgary
As Western Canada’s economic hub, future-focused Calgary is set on managing climate risks and creating green jobs for local people.
The Hague
Rising sea levels and water stress are real challenges for the largest Dutch city on the North Sea. Despite these challenges, the city is among the most ambitious worldwide for its bold targets on emissions reductions.
Taipei
Tech-focused Taipei wants to be a green city of future. With its high-rise skyline, the city sees greening buildings and enforcing new buildings standards as crucial to driving down emissions.
The Full A List
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Scoring Methodology
CDP holistically assesses the information provided within the city’s response against pre-defined criteria set out in the scoring methodology. Find out more about this methodology.
Open Data Portal
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How we work with cities
CDP provides the global platform for cities to measure, manage and disclose their environmental data. Find out more about CDP’s cities work.