More: Urbanization
New toolkit to help countries switch to climate-smart urbanization
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change
secretariat, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, in collaboration with several United Nations entities,...
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...
Cities Around the World Want to Be Resilient and Sustainable. But What Does This Mean?
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...
Indonesia: Bold Reforms Needed to Realize Urban Potential
Urbanization has the potential
to be a major driver of prosperity and inclusiveness in Indonesia, but fully
realizing this potential requires bold institutional reforms, according to...
Human and food security in South Asia
Authors: Areeja Syed and Fatima Ahmed
This world in which we are living is a
very insecure and prone place where problems like poverty, crisis, conflicts,...
Addressing Economic Challenges in Africa Through Deep Investments
The African
continent comprises a diverse collection of countries,
each with its own set of challenges. The governance of individual territories,
regions, and countries requires tremendous care...