Bridging the Divide: Urban-Rural Linkages as a Pillar for Territorial Partnerships and Collaboration in East Africa
Urban–Rural linkages are key to sustainable growth. Jackson Kago explores how partnerships between cities and their hinterlands can drive inclusive development in East Africa.
Summer Reading List: Explore Indigenous Perspectives on Urban Spaces!
Discover fresh Indigenous perspectives on urban spaces this summer! Dive into stories, studies, and insights from ancient cities to today's urban life worldwide. Explore. Reflect. Enjoy!
Urban Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Cities
How Otavalo became an Indigenous city – Luis Eduardo Maldonado R. explores how Indigenous communities in Ecuador are reclaiming and reshaping urban spaces.
Putting the Public Back in Finance: Reclaiming Urban Infrastructure for the Common Good
Africa’s cities are at a turning point. Astrid Haas cautions: betting everything on private capital risks deepening, not solving, urban inequality.
Six Reasons Why Urban Adaptation Finance Is Falling Short in the Global South
Cities are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. While the need for urban adaptation is growing, funding remains alarmingly low. Hamza Abdullah and Alastair Mayes from CCFLA reveal why finance isn’t flowing—and what can be done to close the gap.
Facing the heat: How Cities in Bangladesh are Tackling Urban Heat Risk
This article highlights how Bangladeshi cities are at the forefront of tackling the growing threat of urban heat. Based on their experience with local governments, Vassiliki Kravva and Viktoria Pues share three essential principles to help cities everywhere build resilience against rising temperatures.