Cities have always played a central role in economic development by bringing workers and entrepreneurs together, spurring innovation, and sharing...
The world is urbanizing fast. Already today, half the population is living in cities. By 2050, that proportion is projected to rise to over two thirds....
The Mexican city of Xalapa is surrounded by ecosystems that not only harbor stunning flora and fauna, but also provide crucial services to the city and...
Over half of the world’s population now live in cities, with numbers expected to double by 2050, but while urbanization poses serious challenges, cities can also...
Over half the world’s people live in cities. As more and more people move into cities from rural areas a number of environmental and social challenges...
Rapid urbanization has provided most cities in the world with opportunities to provide more sustainable, vibrant, and prosperous centers for their citizens. But they must first...
Cities around the world, large and small, face common challenges, especially due to rapid urbanization and climate change. According to United Nations (UN) estimates, four billion...
Life has always been hotter in cities. Concrete soaking up and radiating sunlight, and the concentration of people, cars and machinery crank up the temperatures, making...
Fifteen of the world’s leading city networks and technology governance organizations announced today a new partnership to advance the responsible and ethical use of smart city...
Waste can have a devastating effect on public health, the environment, and the climate, but cutting-edge innovation and technology can provide improved, cheaper solutions to the...
Authors: Israel Nyaburi Nyadera and Farida Lukoko Ibrahim* Research on China-Africa relations has often been dominated by the economic component,...
Last year was the second warmest year on record, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on Wednesday. “The average global temperature has...
The European Commission is mobilising a humanitarian aid package of €22.8 million to help address emergency food needs and support...
When it comes to winter destinations, Montreal tops the lists of many travellers from all corners of the world. The...
With tensions between the United States and Iran dramatically escalating just days into the new year, the risks of a...
Over the past 20 years, social entrepreneurs working in partnership with the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship have improved the...
This week’s inauguration of a new Red Sea Egyptian military base was pregnant with the symbolism of the rivalries shaping...