Cities Of The Future – More Than Just Flying Cars
Christopher Dekki outlines why inclusivity should be at the centre of future urban planning.
Realising Inclusive Cities by Rethinking Urban Mobility
Inclusion has always been a conscious policy choice. Christopher Dekki reveals how cities around the world are increasingly prioritising the mobility needs of a select few rather than providing safe and accessible spaces for all.
Combatting COVID-19, Cars, And Climate Change Through Innovations in Urban Mobility
During the COVID-19 pandemic, cities saw that another urban transport is possible – can they make it last? Chris Dekki on the resilient and innovative nature of urban settlements.
Migration: An Essential Pillar of Human Civilisation
Migration has always been a catalyst of knowledge, of culture, of science – an aspect that often goes unmentioned in the recent, heated debates on migration. On the occasion of the Global Compact for Migration, Christopher Dekki outlines how important migration is to urban areas, while at the same time emphasising the role cities and communities have to play in these dynamics.
Localisation is Mobilisation: The 2030 Agenda in Asia-Pacific
It is important to think locally when implementing the SDGs, argues Christopher Dekki. Countries in Asia-Pacific, such as Laos and Sri Lanka, are examples of this successful approach.
Where there’s a will there’s a way: Vertical Partnerships for a Sustainable Future
The international community has come a long way when it comes to sustainable development. The next step is to continue the partnerships that helped create these frameworks and bring them down to the level of implementation.
Youth: Habitat III’s Force to Be Reckoned With
The UN Major Group for Children and Youth is the officially mandated space for young people to participate in UN processes. How does their involvement play out in regard to the Habitat III negotiations and the New Urban Agenda? And what are their demands?