GLOBAL URBAN DEBATES2023-08-24T13:25:18+02:00

Global Urban Debates

Cities for Biodiversity Conservation

Urban Green and Blue Infrastructure: What Can Cities Learn about Integrating GBI Solutions for Tackling Global Environmental Crises?

By |October 31st 2024|

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.

World Urban Forum

“Global change must start from the ground up” – Bringing the Discussion Closer to Home at the World Urban Forum 12

By |October 24th 2024|

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.

Connective Cities

Campinas Turns Trash into Treasure with Bold Green Space Initiative

By |September 17th 2024|

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

Connective Cities

Road Safety and Technology Go Hand in Hand

By |September 3rd 2024|

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

Young Cities

Obstructed Paths into Adulthood: Challenging the Hindrances to Young People’s Lives in African Cities

By |August 20th 2024|

In African cities, young people struggle with limited opportunities and systemic failures. How can cities overcome these barriers to secure their future? By Elizabeth Dessie

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