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Carlos Cadena

@papaclimatico.bsky.social
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Associate Professor of Policy and Development at EAFIT University. RSA Ambassador to Colombia 🇨🇴 @regstud.bsky.social Creating the cities our kids deserve. 📍Medellín

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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Our new book is finally here! 🎉 18 chapters from Colombia, Zimbabwe, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Uganda, Brazil and South Africa, all making one argument: Indigenous and local knowledge is not a supplement to climate science. It is climate knowledge. www.emerald.com/books/edited... #ClimateAgenda
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I had never seen a "motorcycle-only" lane in action. It gave me the goosebumps. > Faixa Azul (faixa de rolamento dedicada a motos) São Paulo 2026 🚨
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
81 years ago today, an atomic bomb shattered #Hiroshima. I stood by the Motoyasu River months ago, right beside the Genbaku Dome — left standing as a warning, not a ruin. The city rebuilt itself around a vow for peace. That vow is still unfinished. Never again. 🕊️
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Wildfire smoke is now primary pollutant affecting pregnancies: stateline.org/2026/07/31/w...
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Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows • Stateline
A new study examining pollution levels across a 16-year span found that while general pollution levels from sources such as cars and industry have significantly declined, recent increases in wildfire ...
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
From Medellín to São Paulo 🇨🇴🇧🇷 Speaking at #4GKD2026 (17–21 Aug) on urban transformation and innovation built with communities. Obrigado aos organizadores! #InnovationDistricts #DistritosDeInovação #DistritosDoConhecimento
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
City-run grocery stores: yes or no? www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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NYC-run grocery stores will sell meat, other basics at 30% off, Mamdani says
The mayor, who made affordability a key component of his campaign, said the stores would save the average shopper about $1,000 annually.
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Are you into playing? Great opportunity & an amazing prize: www.citiesforbetterhealth.com/activeplaych... #ActivePlayChallenge @carlosmorenofr.bsky.social
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The #RSA Annual Conference never disappoints — outstanding applied research, great colleagues...and the Gothenburg midnight sun 🌞
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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The RSA has launched its strategy for 2026–2030, setting out how we will support regional researchers, champion evidence-based policy, and promote sustainable and equitable regional development over the coming years. Find out more at www.regionalstudies.org/news/rsa-202...
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I continue to be a big fan of the Fulbright program. Please join our final report for Avery's fellowship on Medellín vs. Bogotá mobilities 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Happy World Bicycle Day! #worldbicycleday 🚲🪐
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Our recent book in Inclusive Innovation continues to generate meaningful discussions across our 4 case study cities. Do check it out! #i3O #InclusiveInnovation
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Pr Carlos Moreno - IAE Paris1 Sorbonne University @carlosmorenofr.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Pleased to join the launch of the WUF Academy at the World Urban Forum 📍 19 May | WUF Academy Inauguration 📍 21 May | Academia and Research Roundtable 📍 21 May | Open discussion on the future of UN-Habitat’s partnership with academia and research institutions Looking forward to the exchanges
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Hola Bucaramanga, ¡nos vemos mañana!
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Ačiū Lithuania 👋🏼 Very rewarding week collaborating w/ hundreds of students and researchers from all over Europe at #KTU It was a good chance to share our most recent book on #InclusiveInnovation by @regstud.bsky.social By the way, join the #RSA!
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
#TrabajoSiHay
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Looking forward to visiting Lithuania next week, in the context of the Global Faculty Week by #Erasmus+ Let me know if you are around!
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
We have a new Policy Brief out! Key policy insights for rural energy access w/ digital technologies. It is a product of the @ununiversity.bsky.social led Climate Academy in Rwanda. collections.unu.edu/view/UNU:10509
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Our academic symposium on "Community-based Solutions —CbS" was a great success. Do let me know if you would like a copy of the open-access leaflet; a publication made possible by the RSA 👏🏼 @regstud.bsky.social
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Our new RSA Policy Impact book is out! One of our key findings: innovation and equity need not be in tension. 4 case studies: Medellin, Newcastle, Pittsburgh and Belfast. Thanks @regstud.bsky.social 😀 www.regionalstudies.org/news/improvi...
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Nature-based solutions aren't enough — we need community-based solutions too. Without people, there's no climate adaptation. 🌿 Join us to learn from El Pacífico's experience at @universidad-eafit.bsky.social Special thanks to JAC El Pacífico & @regstud.bsky.social for making this possible
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
本年もよろしくお願いします。
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Proud to be part of this global community as a UNU alumna. #UNUat50 @ununiversity.bsky.social @unumerit.bsky.social
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Medellín’s Metrocable: From Danger Capital to Urban Mobility Splendor nextcity.org/urbanist-new... Via @nextcity.org @eiturbanmobility.eu
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Medellín’s Metrocable: From Danger Capital to Urban Mobility Splendor
Sponsored: How did the “Most Dangerous City in the World” transform into a public transit paradise? Discover the uplifting story of Medellín’s Metrocable.
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
The 2025 Yale School of the Environment lecture series continues today w/ the great @mikelydon.bsky.social It will be an honour to be next! Will share ideas about the Medellin 🇨🇴 urban transformation @universidad-eafit.bsky.social
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Sergi Martínez @sergisme.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
📢 Exciting news from EAFIT University in Medellín 🇨🇴! The Politics and Development Area of the School of Finance, Economics, and Government is opening 3️⃣ tenure-track positions to join our interdisciplinary School. 👇 More details in the next posts.
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Thrilled to join the 2025 #RSA Latin America Conference! A true honor to deliver my presentation during the closing plenary 👋🏼 @regstud.bsky.social @universidad-eafit.bsky.social #i3O
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Kagurazaka 神楽坂 Cat Festival 猫祭り
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
This partly explains the "Medellin miracle" - www.youtube.com/watch?v=m83M... @universidad-eafit.bsky.social @eiturbanmobility.eu
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How has Medellín’s cable system changed communities?
YouTube video by Urban Mobility Explained
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Nihonbashi bridge before/after.
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Francia en Medellín. Una larga y especial relacion de colaboración 🇫🇷 HOY en @universidad-eafit.bsky.social
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
We debate much about Nature Based Solutions. But have you ever heard of Community Based Solutions? In this #GIZ event we learned that NbS can't really follow through w/o CbS. I agree! 🌱✊🏼#Conversapolis
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
New publication today! 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐬 @rsa-rsrs.bsky.social @regstud.bsky.social 🧵
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Esta semana lanzamos nuestra nueva Especialización en EAFIT. Un programa virtual enfocado en fortalecer la gestión pública territorial. Caigan!
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
What a powerful keynote by one of the world's top urban thinkers! It was such a privilege to be there yesterday. Gracias admirado Prof. @carlosmorenofr.bsky.social 👏🏼
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Muy buena conversación ayer con la profe Nataly Montoya y el profe Juan Manuel Patiño. Se abre el nuevo diplomado entre EAFIT y el Metro de Medellín 👏🏼
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Muchas cosas chéveres entre EAFIT y el Metro de Medellín 🚇📚 La semana pasada estuvimos en los Días de Innovación 🌱 Esta semana estaremos en conferencia, donde además lanzamos un nuevo diplomado conjunto! Inscríbete aquí 👉 assets.eafit.edu.co/Charla-20250...
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
En el Capítulo 7 de #ElPaísPosible converso con la prof. Ana Ortega sobre cómo fortalecer la adaptación al cambio climático desde la co-creación con comunidades. Destacamos nuestro trabajo en El Pacífico (Medellín), un ejemplo de investigación aplicada con impacto real. 📺 youtu.be/01sFk0kV1MA
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Hola Medellín. Nos vemos este jueves para conversar sobre el ejemplo de la Ciudad de los 15 Minutos de @carlosmorenofr.bsky.social, como un ejemplo de buenas prácticas en Innovación+Sostenibilidad 🚶‍♂️🌍
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
I joined #WSCE2025 in Busan, Korea — a key space to rethink smarter, more inclusive cities. Thanks to Seoul National University for the invitation and for strengthening the partnership with EAFIT University. Asia–Latin America cooperation is essential for urban innovation and climate adaptation.
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Looking forward to representing EAFIT University at the #WSCE in Korea 🇰🇷 Anybody around?
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WG Film @wgfilm.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
@papaclimatico.bsky.social Carlos Cadena in Medellín reflects on the 10-year anniversary of the film’s premiere in Colombia. 🇨🇴 A decade later — what’s changed? What still needs to? Watch this reel and hear a grounded, local perspective on climate, cities, and social change. #BikesvsCars
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Great times @smartcityexpo.bsky.social #Puebla Meaningful conversations regarding community-based adaptation and the Niteroi + Medellin cases.
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Anybody in Puebla for the #SmartCityExpo? Let's meet up! @smartcityexpo.bsky.social
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Happy #WorldBicycleDay from Medellin, Colombia 🇨🇴💥🌍 Where are you celebrating from? #WorldBicycleDay2025
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Call for Chapters - Rethinking Food Systems in a Warming World. Thanks for sharing! @regstud.bsky.social @fondationmsh.bsky.social
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Hey hey #RSA25. Congrats @regstud.bsky.social for an amazing event 💥
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Looking forward to your contribution in our forthcoming book 🥦🍅🍌 Txs for sharing with colleagues @regstud.bsky.social @fondationmsh.bsky.social @geopolist.bsky.social eafit-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/person...
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Barranquilla is one of the most amazing cities in the Caribbean 🌞 It was an honor to participate in this #DAAD anniversary celebration, inspired in the 15-min city work by Dr. @carlosmorenofr.bsky.social 🚶🏻‍♀️🚲 @daadworldwide.bsky.social @regstud.bsky.social @eiturbanmobility.eu
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Carlos Cadena @papaclimatico.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Medellin hoy 🌊 La crisis climática es la siguiente pandemia. La adaptación exitosa solo es posible en colaboración con las comunidades 🤝
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