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
Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements
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
Mainstreaming Low-Carbon Construction Through Ancient Practices
Can heritage and ancient practices be used today as low-carbon construction to support sustainable development?
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The Ever-Declining Fertility Rate in South Korea
The fertility rate in South Korea hit a record low of 0.72 child per woman. How did this happen and what does this mean for the country?... 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
Fostering Learning Cities for Quality Education and Lifelong Learning
The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities aims to support and accelerate lifelong learning and education for all.... Read more
An Interview with Manoj Kumar Rustagi, Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer at JSW Cement
“For us, innovation is the key to working on other levers, and this has to be supported by policies that encourage demand for low-carbon products and finance to enable capital investments in new technologies.”... Read more
Improving Safe Cycling Lanes for Sustainable Urban Mobility
Cycling isn’t the preferred urban transport despite its benefits. Then, how can we improve sustainable urban mobility with bicycles?... Read more
Sustainable Built Environment: What makes a net-zero building?
The urban population keeps increasing. How do we create a more sustainable built environment and what does a net-zero building entail?... Read more
Women in Cities: Addressing Gender Inequality in Cities and Urban Spaces
Women still face various barriers while living in urban environments. What efforts are needed to address gender inequality in cities?... Read more