How Can We Design Cities Against Violence?
From exclusion to control, architecture can be a powerful tool of oppression. In a fierce manifesto, Jorge Javier demands a shift toward solidarity in urban design.
Power Shift: Radical Solutions to the Global Housing Crisis
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.
How Quezon City Changed After Declaring Climate Emergency
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.
Cities at the Crossroads: Powering Urban Energy Futures Amid Global Crises
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
Local Governance of Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions: Challenges and Opportunities for Inclusive Action
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?
How Multi-Level Dialogue Platforms Can Drive Sustainable Urban Development
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: It all starts at home
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.
Urban Green and Blue Infrastructure: What Can Cities Learn about Integrating GBI Solutions for Tackling Global Environmental Crises?
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.
“Global change must start from the ground up” – Bringing the Discussion Closer to Home at the World Urban Forum 12
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.