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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...
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...
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...