Colombian Cities Weave Nature Back into Their Urban Fabric
Unless cities adapt, many citizens will face a grim future emphasised by extreme weather events. In Colombia, cities count on ecosystem restoration to adjust to climate change.
Campinas Turns Trash into Treasure with Bold Green Space Initiative
In Campinas, a linear parks programme has been breathing new life into forgotten spaces, turning them into thriving green areas that bring people closer to nature and each other. By Gabriel Neves
Road Safety and Technology Go Hand in Hand
Pereira, Colombia, is pioneering a photodetection initiative with lifesaving cameras to transform road safety and driver behaviour, setting a bold example for smart urban mobility in the digital age. By Marcela Neira Medina
Obstructed Paths into Adulthood: Challenging the Hindrances to Young People’s Lives in African Cities
In African cities, young people struggle with limited opportunities and systemic failures. How can cities overcome these barriers to secure their future? By Elizabeth Dessie
Young Cities: We Don’t Care Enough
Paraguay needs young people’s perspectives to shape its cities in a progressive and more sustainable way, says Katrina Lisnichuk. A new approach could help.
TUMI Lab Success Story: Data-Driven Urban Planning Transforms Cities
Imagine buses that dodge flooded streets and outsmart traffic jams. Hannah Behr takes us to Ho Chi Minh City, where this is becoming reality. The TUMI Lab uses big data revolutionise urban mobility, making the city resilient to climate challenges.
Moving Towards Climate Resilient and Gender-responsive E-bus Depots
As India moves towards electrification of public buses, there's an opportunity to make e-bus depots gender-responsive and climate resilient. By Sonal Shah and Manisha Sharma.
Harnessing Opportunities and Reducing Risks: Using Artificial Intelligence for Local Climate Action
Nidhi Misra unveils how AI is revolutionising urban climate action. From Rome's pollinator projects to Fortaleza's smart bike lanes, discover how cities are harnessing AI's power to create sustainable futures.
Skyward Sanctuaries: Exploring the Social Dynamics of Urban Roof Gardens
Tokyo's roof gardens are more than just aesthetic urban features. Urban geographer John-Guy Perrem on the distinction of Tokyo’s roof gardens and the city’s increasingly commercialised public spaces.