Designing Gender-Inclusive Cities that Work for All
Modern cities are designed BY MEN and FOR MEN, thereby limiting women’s
access to economic and social development, according a new World Bank publication
launched today...
Investing in Public Spaces to Achieve Livable Cities for All
Many cities around the world are missing out on significant development
opportunities by ignoring, under-leveraging, or mismanaging public spaces.
There is an enormous opportunity for smarter...
Abu Dhabi, UNEP launch new socio-technology platform IRIS-3 at World Urban Forum
A new socio-technology platform developed under the Abu Dhabi Global Environmental Data
Initiative aims to fast-track environment assessments and save
governments around the world thousands of...
World Urban Forum looks to realize a ‘common vision’ for cities of the future
The Tenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF10), the largest global
gathering on the future of cities, opened on Saturday with thousands taking
part in...
Rethink Cities to Help Asia Make the Most of Urbanization
Cities have always played a central role in economic development by
bringing workers and entrepreneurs together, spurring innovation, and sharing
resources including infrastructure more efficiently. This...
Towards smart sustainable cities: UNECE examines good practices to promote innovation ‎
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....
Banking on nature: a Mexican city adapts to climate change
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...
As urbanization grows, cities unveil sustainable development solutions on World Day
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...
Spotlight on cities
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...
Four Regional Development Banks Launch Joint Report on Livable Cities
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...