Global Urban Debates
From Timber Cities to Integrated Urban Planning – How to Make Our Cities More Climate-Friendly
The 11th of November was Cities Day at the recent climate conference COP26 in Glasgow. Together with BMZ and Cities Alliance, GIZ organised an event entitled “Cities built4climate – Shaping the global transformation in construction”. Considering that the construction sector is responsible for about 40 per cent of global CO2 emissions, it is particularly relevant to find ways to cut down emissions in construction.
Urban Migration: To Meet the Needs of Migrants and Displaced People, Trust Cities
The international community should direct their support towards city governments to advance good urban governance that responds to the realities of urban migration, argues Samer Saliba from the Mayors Migration Council.
Reimagining Cities
For the world’s growing urban populations, the “new normal” must mean better and sustainable places to live and work, and ways to travel, for all – not just a privileged few. By Barbara Norman and Peter Newman
Cities Of The Future – More Than Just Flying Cars
Christopher Dekki outlines why inclusivity should be at the centre of future urban planning.
Localising SDG 11 Through Inspirational Advocacy
Can design drive positive change? This was the question at the core of London’s Design Biennale 2021. Laura Puttkamer was there and gives you the latest on the future of the urban designs that are here to change the world.
Localising the SDGs: A Call for Urban Equality as a Guiding Principle
Localising the global Sustainable Development Goals presents key challenges to policymakers everywhere. An ‘Urban Equality lens’ however, may help navigate some of the tensions, contradictions, and gaps in the Agenda. By KNOW Investigators