World Cities Summit 2024: A Trigger to Help Build a Sustainable Singapore
My participation in the World Cities Summit 2024 solidified my determination to make cities more liveable and sustainable.... Read more
Municipal / City Governments
The Cooling Paradox: Sustainable cooling should not heat the planet even more
The cooling systems that help us survive rising temperatures also contribute to global warming. Is more sustainable cooling possible?... Read more
Resource and Development Center to Empower People with Disabilities
Taguig City in the Philippines has launched an empowerment center for people with disabilities operated directly by the local government.... Read more
Looking into UNEP’s Generation Restoration Project
The Generation Restoration project seeks to promote ecosystem restoration efforts in urban areas, tailored to local contexts.
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How Waste-to-Energy Technology Transforms Municipal Solid Waste to Electricity
Waste-to-energy power plants emerge as a sustainable alternative that converts municipal solid waste into electricity. ... Read more
Supporting Sustainable Tourism in Seoul with the Climate Card Tourist Pass
The Climate Card Tourist Pass will allow international and short-stay domestic visitors unlimited use of Seoul’s public transportation.
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Enhancing Urban Mental Health Through Increased Biological Diversity
A study highlights the positive role of biological diversity in improving the mental health of urban residents. ... Read more
Looking into the Arnhem Debt-Relief Trial Program in the Netherlands
The Arnhem debt-relief trial program will clear the debts of 40 – 60 families in one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods without repayment obligations. ... Read more
UK’s Biodiversity Net Gain Requires Development Projects to Create Positive Impact on Nature
With the Biodiversity Net Gain framework, habitats for wildlife and other biodiversity should be better than before the development projects. ... Read more
Tackling Noise Pollution for Quieter and Healthier Cities
Noise pollution in urban spaces is an overlooked threat to public health and the ecosystem.... Read more