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
Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements
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
Strengthening Resilience for Disaster Risk Reduction Amidst Crises
As the world faces multiple crises, supporting and strengthening resilience for disaster risk reduction becomes crucial.... Read more
Empowering Local Leaders at the COP28 Local Climate Action Summit
The COP28 Local Climate Action Summit aims to empower local leaders in tackling climate change challenges. ... Read more
5 Things Cities Can Do to Fulfil Your Right to Clean Air
The UN Human Rights Council has declared breathing clean air as a human right. What can cities do to fulfill your right to clean air?... Read more