Tag Archives: Bogotá

University of Bristol-Led Study Warns Global Megacities Face Escalating Flood and Drought Risks Amid Climate Extremes

(IN BRIEF) A new study led by WaterAid, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Bristol and Cardiff University, reveals that the world’s 100 most populous cities are increasingly vulnerable to both flooding and drought due to climate change. … Read the full press release

The President of the Swiss Confederation Johann N. Schneider-Ammann in Bogotá on an official visit

BERN, 04-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On Wednesday 3 August, the President of the Swiss Confederation, Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, was welcomed by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos in Bogotá on an official visit. This is the first visit by a Swiss … Read the full press release

Alcatel-Lucent and its Colombian partner Lazus to deploy ‘metro’ networks in nine cities in Colombia

IP/MPLS solution from Alcatel-Lucent will enable Lazus (formerly Promitel) to deliver Carrier Ethernet wholesale services to operators of mobile and fixed services Paris, France, 8-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU), today announced it has been selected by … Read the full press release

Siemens and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group announced 29 finalist cities competing for the initial City Climate Leadership Awards

Joint Press Release by Siemens and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Global Prize Competition Highlights Excellence in Urban Sustainability New York/London,  Siemens and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) today announced the 29 finalist cities competing in 10 categories … Read the full press release