Promoting Healthy Aging with Age-Friendly Cities
As global populations age, the need to design cities that support older adults has become more urgent than ever. From limited mobility to social isolation, many of them face daily barriers that prevent them from living fully and independently. Then, how can age-friendly cities support older people and their continued... Read more
Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements
Promoting Healthy Aging with Age-Friendly Cities
How can age-friendly cities support older people and their continued health, safety, and participation in society? ... Read more
Community-based Renewable Energy Initiatives in Halmahera’s Transmigrant Villages
Community-based renewable energy initiatives in Halmahera are developing biogas systems to meet local energy demands.... Read more
How the City of Umeå Addresses Gender Inequality in Urban Areas
In Umeå, the government tries to address gender inequality in urban areas with gender-responsive urban planning and citizen involvement.... Read more
WHO’s Toolkit on Walking and Cycling to Support Regular Physical Activity
The World Health Organization released a toolkit on walking and cycling to encourage regular physical activity through policy interventions.... Read more
The Role of Leadership in Waste Management
There is a strong correlation between the existence of supporting policies and the effective operation in waste management.... Read more
The Resilience of Small Islands: Protecting the Natural Capital of Pari Island, Indonesia
If destructive practices continue, Pari Island and other small islands face the risk of disappearing amid the climate crisis. ... Read more
Sustainability Starts Below: The Role of Subsurface Data in Disaster Risk Reduction in Indonesia
To fully harness the value of subsurface data, Indonesia should prioritize democratizing petroleum-related datasets while respecting data ownership.... Read more
Nyepi Day and Its Role in Environmental Sustainability in Bali
Nyepi Day, Bali’s Day of Silence, not only holds a deep spiritual meaning but also brings environmental benefits.... Read more
Restoring India’s Waterways Through Canal Rehabilitation Project
The local government partners with the UNEP in a canal rehabilitation project to restore the waterways in Kochi, India.... Read more