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Explore the latest strategic trends, research and analysis
The Mayor of Stockholm, Anna König Jerlmyr, explains why she believes finding meaning in life is good for individuals, businesses and entire cities too.
COVID-19 and climate change crises has accelerated need to transform cities and reconnect with nature. BiodiverCities aims to design sustainable cities.
Buildings of the future must be at the heart of the green transition in Europe, with digital at the core.
While African and European states struggle to find common ground in response to COVID-19, the continents' cities are working together to build back better
COVID-19 exposed vulnerabilities and deep-rooted inequalities in cities, but with careful planning and investment they can become the new sustainability hubs.
COVID-19 has changed which cities experience most traffic congestion. More than 380 cities saw traffic fall in 2020, compared with the previous year.
Private vehicle usage could increase when offices reopen and workers return. This may have a negative effect on climate change and the environment.
Net-zero carbon cities will only become a reality if national governments work alongside local leaders. Here's how they can shape the transition together
With over half of the world's population living in urban environments, and a climate that's warming each year, keeping temperatures low is vital for public health.
Barcelona has unveiled a new 10-year plan, whereby 1-in-3 streets in the residential and commercial area will be turned into green zones.
Their focus on improving economic, environmental and social outcomes could shape our world for generations.
An urban farm built on a former landfill site in Chiang Mai, Thailand, has been helping keep nearby residents fed during the COVID-19 crisis.
The technology to create sustainable smart offices is here – but the real-estate industry does not take enough advantage of it to build or manage new projects
The way they are run, led and managed will mark the difference between the cities that 'build back better' in the coming years and those that struggle.