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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Imagine buses that dodge flooded streets and outsmart traffic jams. Hannah Behr takes us to Ho Chi Minh City, where this is becoming reality. The TUMI Lab uses big data revolutionise urban mobility, making the city resilient to climate challenges.
Nidhi Misra unveils how AI is revolutionising urban climate action. From Rome's pollinator projects to Fortaleza's smart bike lanes, discover how cities are harnessing AI's power to create sustainable futures.
Since COP28 in Dubai in December 2023, the role of cities and local governments in implementing climate and sustainability goals has come to the forefront. At the recently concluded United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 6) in Nairobi, the Cities Summit on February 23rd focused on localising climate action, Laura Puttkamer reports.
Climate change exacerbates inequality while inequality exacerbates climate change. So, how can we break free from this cycle that disproportionately harms those communities that contribute the least to climate change, Taylor Cass Talbott asks.
Zimbabwe's informal settlements find empowerment through grassroots initiatives. From housing savings to inclusive infrastructure, Teurai Anna Nyamangara showcases how community mobilisation leads to social protection and resilience.
How can local communities and governments work together to foster a sustainable future in Africa's food systems? Luke Metelerkamp explores how municipal fresh produce markets, vital for many informal workers, actively tackle food waste, reach organic waste targets, and embrace low-emission technologies.
