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World’s largest public bus system begins transition to electric vehicles
Public transit passengers in Indonesia’s capital may soon notice a new
green addition to their commute.
In line with Governor Anies Baswedan’s vision to make Jakarta...
The living air purifiers cities need more of
In our all-too-hectic urban lives, a city park is a great place to
unwind. Trees and green spaces have mental health and well-being benefits, on
top...
New study expected to chart Melaka’s pathway to urban sustainability
Within the framework of the ‘Sustainable City Development in Malaysia’
project, which seeks to address the country’s urban challenges and which is
being implemented by the...
Make Dhaka Walkable
When it comes to urban mobility, Global
South cities suffer significant challenges such as lack of transport equity and
poor accessibility for the urban poor. On...
Structural Transformation Can Turn Cities into Engines of Prosperity
By 2050, the population of cities is projected to double from its current size, with nearly 70 percent of the global
population residing in urban...
First ever Cities Summit calls for integrated approach to urban infrastructure
While Member States were adopting a resolution on sustainable
infrastructure at the UN Environment Assembly, the Cities Summit reinforced the
importance of local action and the...
Smart cities hold the key to sustainable development
Asia and the Pacific’s phenomenal development has been a story of rapid
urbanization. As centres of innovation, entrepreneurship and opportunity,
cities have drawn talent from across...
India pushes for greater uptake of electric mobility
In the gold rush for global domination of the electric mobility market,
India has thrown its hat into the ring. The Modi-led government announced
last month that...
Seven ways to fix a warming planet
Many people across the world, including schoolchildren, are demanding
bolder action on climate change by governments, businesses and investors. There
are tremendous opportunities here to “think...
District energy: A secret weapon for climate action and human health
If you’re sweltering in Delhi or shivering in Detroit
and want affordable, environmentally friendly cooling or heating, district
energy may be your best bet.
A district...