The Politics of Disaster: State Capacity and the Illusion of Safety
The politics of disaster reflects a country’s state capacity and underscores how human decisions affect the way people experience disasters.... Read More
Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements
Bringing Buried Rivers Back to Life Through Daylighting
Daylighting integrates nature into urban areas by bringing dead and buried rivers back to life.... Read More
Strengthening Societal Resilience in the Age of Disruptions
In this era of disruptions, strengthening societal resilience becomes vital in determining our collective survival and prosperity.... Read More
Building Strategic Approach to Support Urban Health for All
In light of the rising urban population, what measures are needed to strengthen urban health for all?... Read More
Harnessing the Power of Fungi for Environmental Restoration Through Mycoremediation
Amid environmental degradation due to pollution, studies emerge to explore the use of fungi for decontamination, called mycoremediation.... Read More
Looking into Desalination to Tackle the Growing Water Crisis in MENA and Beyond
Desalination technology is becoming an increasingly attractive option for governments under stress from the water crisis. Is it sustainable?... Read More
Sponge Cities, China’s Nature-based Solutions for Urban Water Management
China’s sponge cities are examples of how integrating nature into urban planning reduces flood risks and supports climate adaptation.... Read More
Germany’s Pfandsystem, a Trash Deposit System for Waste Management
In Germany, there is a waste management system that allows people to trade trash for deposit: the pfandsystem.... Read More
The Revitalization of Rawa Pening and the Struggle to Balance People and the Planet
Aimed to restore the lake’s ecological functions, the revitalization of Rawa Pening is far from painless for the surrounding villagers.... Read More
Accessible and Inclusive Urban Green Spaces for All
What are urban green spaces, and how can we ensure they benefit the urban population from all walks of life?... Read More