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Global Urban Debates

Social Justice and Inclusion

Power Shift: Radical Solutions to the Global Housing Crisis

By |February 11th 2025|

The global housing crisis is a disaster – and it’s unjust. Ariana Karamallis argues for radical change that shifts power to the majority: the people who are affected.

Green Energy in Cities

How Quezon City Changed After Declaring Climate Emergency

By |February 3rd 2025|

In 2019, Quezon City, Philippines, declared a climate emergency, recognising the need for urgent action. Mayor Joy Belmonte highlights the city's bold efforts to mitigate risks and build resilience.

Green Energy in Cities

Cities at the Crossroads: Powering Urban Energy Futures Amid Global Crises

By |January 23rd 2025|

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

Urban Governance

Local Governance of Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions: Challenges and Opportunities for Inclusive Action

By |December 17th 2024|

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?

Urban Governance

How Multi-Level Dialogue Platforms Can Drive Sustainable Urban Development

By |December 3rd 2024|

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

WUF12: It all starts at home

By |November 19th 2024|

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.

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