Cities are major contributors to climate change and at the same time do have a lot of potential for change and innovation. What role can citizens play in creating sustainable cities? For a conference in Sao Paulo, a fellow LSE MPA student and I examine an innovative example from Austria.

The Greenest, the most competitive, the safest, the most bicycle-friendly city and many more. Everyone has come across lists or rankings of cities; they are easy to understand, convey strong messages and attract a lot of media attention. But is it that easy? Read what you should know when reading the next city ranking!