Cities at the Crossroads: Powering Urban Energy Futures Amid Global Crises
Cities are central to the energy transition. They balance climate action, economic growth, equity, and resilience. Amid geopolitical shifts, urban action and innovation remain critical. By Rohit Sen and Kanak Gokarn
Local Governance of Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions: Challenges and Opportunities for Inclusive Action
As climate change intensifies, cities find themselves at a crossroads. Gülfem Cevheribucak highlights how urban areas can become champions of sustainability by rethinking mobility and governance. What changes are needed to make this vision a reality?
How Multi-Level Dialogue Platforms Can Drive Sustainable Urban Development
Multi-level dialogue platforms are enhancing sustainable urban development. From city networks to EU partnerships, Rene Peter Hohmann illustrates how collaboration across government tiers is shaping the future policy environment of our cities.
WUF12: It all starts at home
Can 24,000 minds solve the world's urban woes? Laura Puttkamer delves into WUF12's ambitious agenda in Cairo, where gender parity and African voices took centre stage in reimagining our cities' future.
Urban Green and Blue Infrastructure: What Can Cities Learn about Integrating GBI Solutions for Tackling Global Environmental Crises?
By adopting Green and Blue Infrastructure, urban areas can mitigate climate risks, strengthen resilience, and protect biodiversity. Join Laura Valente de Macedo and José Puppim de Oliveira as they take us on a journey around the world to inspiring projects that implement GBI.
“Global change must start from the ground up” – Bringing the Discussion Closer to Home at the World Urban Forum 12
In an exclusive interview with URBANET, Executive Director of UN-Habitat Anacláudia Rossbach shares highlights of this year’s World Urban Forum and why accelerating localisation of the SDGs lies at the heart of the conference.
Colombian Cities Weave Nature Back into Their Urban Fabric
Unless cities adapt, many citizens will face a grim future emphasised by extreme weather events. In Colombia, cities count on ecosystem restoration to adjust to climate change.
Campinas Turns Trash into Treasure with Bold Green Space Initiative
In Campinas, a linear parks programme has been breathing new life into forgotten spaces, turning them into thriving green areas that bring people closer to nature and each other. By Gabriel Neves
Road Safety and Technology Go Hand in Hand
Pereira, Colombia, is pioneering a photodetection initiative with lifesaving cameras to transform road safety and driver behaviour, setting a bold example for smart urban mobility in the digital age. By Marcela Neira Medina