Dark Side of the Light: How light pollution affects people and the planet
Artificial light pollution becomes an increasingly relevant, often-overlooked issue that affects humans and other life forms on Earth.... Read more
Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements
Grassroots to Greatness: Empowering grassroots communities in development practices
The “Grassroots to Greatness” report highlights how integrating the voices of grassroots communities in development practices is vital.... Read more
Exploring the Importance of Urban Wetlands
When properly preserved and sustainably managed, urban wetlands offer many environmental, economic, social, and health benefits.... Read more
Indonesia-Japan’s Volcanic Disaster Risk Reduction Loan Project
Indonesia and Japan have signed a 23.1-billion yen loan project for volcanic disaster risk reduction in Indonesia.... Read more
How Urban Tree Loss May Affect Education Results
A recent study from the University of Utah found a link between urban tree loss and its impact on students’ education outcomes.... Read more
Housing First and the Paradigm Shift to Address Homelessness
The Housing First framework offers an option to address homelessness using the simplest path: What if we give them a home?... Read more
Looking into Australia’s Community Battery Program
Community battery installations across Australia aim to strengthen energy security and accelerate clean energy transition for all.... Read more
Mainstreaming Water Recycling to Support Water Security in Asia
Rapid population growth and climate change have threatened water security in Asia. Can water recycling be a potential solution?... Read more
Call for Corporate Contributions for Sustainable Urban Environments
Research by the World Benchmarking Alliance examines how the world’s most influential companies contribute to sustainable urban environments.... Read more
Improving Coastline Protection by Preserving Marshes
In the fight against rising sea levels due to climate change, marshes can contribute to building a safe and cost-effective coastline protection system.... Read more