The 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL Recommendation) is a perfect herald for the theme of the 2023 World Cities Day, “Financing sustainable urban future for all”. The HUL ...

Urbanization presents opportunities for economic growth, enhanced living standards, and increased cultural diversity. Historical data underscores this trend: since 1950, the world’s urban population ...

Urbanization is the defining global phenomenon of this century. For the first time in history, more than half the world’s population lives in urban areas. Between 2000 and 2030, in developing ...

By identifying areas of environmental injustice and advocating for equitable access to clean air and green spaces, BRICS strives to enhance the overall quality of life for Bronx residents. Smart City ...

Importantly, the President linked transport investment to broader fiscal and strategic priorities, noting that attracting ...

More than three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, cities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) continue to grapple with economic stagnation, aging infrastructure, and environmental ...

The World Bank, in collaboration with George Washington University (GWU) and the University of Virginia (UVA), hosted the 1st World Bank-GWU-UVA Conference on “The Economics of Sustainable Development ...

Himachal Pradesh is undergoing a positive transformation focusing on sustainable urban development. Chief Minister Sukhvinder ...

Sustainable transportation refers to transportation methods that minimize environmental impact while still safely and efficiently moving people and goods. While the primary focus is on reducing ...

The first location-based UpLink Challenge seeks solutions that will further position San Francisco as a model for resilient and inclusive cities of the future. “The Challenge provides an opportunity ...