#TNOCessay Cities promise opportunity and connection. But for many young people experiencing homelessness, urban life means navigating fragmented systems of care, moving between shelters, clinics, and services that rarely connect.
What would it mean to design cities where care systems truly connect?
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What can a five-year-old teach us about climate change?
Sometimes the most meaningful climate lessons begin with a child’s question.
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https://www.thenatureofcities.com/TNOC/2026/03/03/learning-climate-lessons-from-my-5-year-old/
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After reading, share a thought in the essay’s comment section. What climate lessons have you learned from children?
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Learning Climate Lessons from My 5-Year-Old
Lindsay Campbell
A simple question from a child opens a deeper reflection on climate change, hope, and how everyday conversations shape how we care for the planet.
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https://www.thenatureofcities.com/TNOC/2026/03/03/learning-climate-lessons-from-my-5-year-old/
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Urban Mini-forests Can Reinvent How Cities Grow, Learn, and Respond to Climate Stress
✍️ Rafael Ribeiro & Sheila Ceccon — São Paulo 🇧🇷
What if climate resilience began with tiny forests in schoolyards and vacant lots? 🌳
In São Paulo, mini-forests are cooling streets, restoring biodiversity, and building community care. Small scale. Big impact. 🌱
The Nature of Cities
The Nature of Cities