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Aviation, Travel and Tourism
Flying taxis might be closer than you think. Here's what the experts say
McKinsey experts discuss the future of mobility with affordable, safe and sustainable solutions for travel, and the possibility of autonomous flying taxis.
Blockchain
Miami and New York announce plans to give out cryptocurrency funds
Miami plans to give out cryptocurrency funds to residents with the city earning over $21 million in the past 3 months through its investment in MiamiCoin.
Cities and Urbanization
Turning urban sprawl into a net-zero city. Lessons from Melbourne
Melbourne is on its way to becoming a net-zero city. How did it become one of the world's most liveable cities?
Road to COP26
COP26: London, Buenos Aires, Singapore are tackling pollution, congestion and climate change
Can efforts to reduce greenhouse gases also help improve the air we breathe? Three major cities explain how they are cutting emissions from road transport.
Real Estate
The 15-minute city meets human needs but leaves desires wanting. Here’s why
Various places around the world have begun to embrace the 15-minute city, but the model risks excluding disadvantaged communities
BiodiverCities
If the world's 1 million municipalities were nature-positive, we could tackle climate change
In order to create cities that exist in harmony with nature, we must start by transforming their physical infrastructure – and look at their inner financial and administrative workings.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
This insect could eliminate food waste in cities. Here’s how
Cities need a robust circular economy infrastructure to support the use of insects to convert organic and food waste.
Road to COP26
How to measure the ecological performance of cities so people and nature can thrive
We are now an urban animal: 68% of people will live in urban areas by 2050. Tackling the health of nature in cities is key to our wellbeing and prosperity.
Climate Change
Everything you need to know about London's transition to net zero
Climate-conscious measures are already in place across London - however, from transport to skills there's work to be done.
Real Estate
The 10 Green Building Principles aiming to get real estate to net-zero
The real-estate industry has a key role to play in bringing down carbon emissions – but too few organizations currently have sustainability action plans
Road to COP26
Here are 7 of the world's greenest buildings at COP26 - and how they can help tackle climate change
From one of the world’s tallest timber buildings in Sweden, to a school made from bamboo in Indonesia, Build Better Now at COP26 features some of the world's greenest buildings and soluti...
Climate Change
Why building greener is crucial to meeting Paris climate targets
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and construction is vital to limiting global warming. Building more green infrastructure in cities is key.
Human Rights
These innovative projects are tackling homelessness around the world
An estimated 150 million people are homeless globally, though the real number is probably higher. This shows the pressing need to support people who don't have homes.
China
Robotaxis expected any day in China's tier-one cities
In ten years, driverless taxis are projected to service up to a quarter of all kilometers passengers travel on shared mobility in Beijing and Shanghai.
Climate Change
Why we can't stop the climate crisis without de-carbonizing cities
Cities are significant contributors to climate change, with 70% of global CO2 emissions coming from urban areas. Climate finance can help tackle this crisis.