Cities

Toulouse: Becoming a Smart City

Reconnecting with citizens for smart and sustainable mobility. Toulouse has an ambitious vision: working alongside…

The Urban Circular Bioeconomy

Cities and regions are at the vanguard of circular bioeconomy systems. Largely as a result…

Forests: A Nature-Based Solution for Sustainable and Resilient Cities

As the world becomes increasingly urban, cities are looking towards forests as a cost-effective nature-based…

Climate Proof Reforestation in Brussels

This article was originally published on Cities4Forests on 29 October 2021. In the face of…

Social Housing: Surfing the Renovation Wave

The Renovation Wave will be soon sweeping across Europe. Led by the European Commission as…

Making Gothenburg Greener

Gothenburg’s mayor gives insights into the Green City Accord and how the city is becoming…

The 15-Minute City: From Forced to Chosen Mobility

Carlos Moreno developed the concept of the 15-minutes city in 2015 as a plan to…

Governing City Forests in India: Tipping the Scales

As Indian cities experience continued growth and associated urban challenges, such as air pollution, artificial…

Local Action, Global Goals

Cities might not take up much space geographically, but they account for an incredible three…

Guwahati: Where Economic and Ecological Connectivity Collide

In the northeast of India, the city of Guwahati is a regional hub of economic…

Championing Urban Forests for Human Well-Being

Unfamiliar with the term ‘urban forests’? Here’s a breakdown. Urban Forests as Nature-Based Solutions (UF-NBS)…

Integrating Urban Greening in City Planning

India has made several important commitments, such as the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) on climate…

It’s All About Ecosystem Restoration

This year marks the beginning of the new UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), which follows on footsteps and efforts…

Is Circularity the Solution to Africa’s Rapid Urbanization?

2020 estimates project Africa to be the continent with the fastest urban growth rate, with…
17 Nov 2020

Smart City Live 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark and is forcing city officials to rethink…

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Mobility?

It is difficult to paint a coherent, all-encompassing picture of mobility. This is in the…

Smart and Green Public Services in Euro-Mediterranean Cities

By 2050, 68% of the global population is expected to live in urban areas. Designing…

Post COVID-19: Naples’ Chance for a Green Recovery

Southern Italy’s once-great port city has suffered in recent times – mass unemployment, corruption issues…

Genk’s Transformation Honors Its Heritage

The EU Green Deal’s vision for carbon-neutrality by 2050 requires drastic changes to the way…
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