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SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Global Governance
This is how much house prices have increased in countries around the world
The majority of countries in IMF's Global House Price Index saw a rise in house prices over the pandemic. These prices have continued to soar recently.
COVID-19
Hybrid working is fuelling demand for more tech and bigger homes – both are bad news for the planet
Since the first lockdown in the UK in 2020, the number of remote workers has increased significantly. This has fuelled the need for a comfortable workspace.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Introducing Terra: The 135m pavilion that generates all its own water and energy
The Dubai energy tree tops the Expo Sustainability Pavilion and is made from 97 per cent recycled steel that supports more than 1,055 solar panels.
Cities and Urbanization
This is the urban redesign that will define success for the future city
A city’s attractiveness won’t be based on tax policy and corporate presence, but on amenities, experience, talent and people.
COVID-19
COVID-19 and climate change redraw the map of the world’s safest cities
Copenhagen topples Tokyo from top spot of EIU’s annual World’s Safest City Index. Survey includes environmental safety for the first time to test city sustainability pledges.
COVID-19
COVID-19 and climate change redraw the map of the world’s safest cities
Copenhagen topples Tokyo from top spot of EIU’s annual World’s Safest City Index. Survey includes environmental safety for the first time to test city sustainability pledges.
Climate Change
Pollution to products? Recycled carbon emissions are coming to consumer shelves
Around the world, technological innovations to capture, store, reuse or replace carbon pollution are on the rise. Products can include plastic, soap and fabrics.
SDIS2021
Paris or Manhattan: Which type of city is best for reducing emissions?
As urbanization piles pressure on cities, a study of the total carbon impact of buildings suggests high-density, low-rise areas could be more sustainable.
Future of the Environment
6 cities showing the way in fighting climate change
A new guidebook for urban planners, policymakers and citizens looks at how to make city neighbourhoods cleaner and greener.
SDIS2021
SDIS21: How to Save the Planet - What are the challenges in making the planet more sustainable?
To stop global warming and achieve all 17 SDGs, urgent action is needed to reduce emissions, reverse biodiversity loss and invest in renewable energy.
Cities and Urbanization
What Stockholm can teach the world about green urban development
Stockholm is leading example of how urban innovation can foster entrepreneurship. Can other cities learn from its approach to green urban development?
SDIS2021
12 steps to decarbonise your city
Cities have a major role to play in the race to reach net zero – and plans must include decarbonising existing infrastructure. Here's how they can do it.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
In Johannesburg, This Library Is Being Built From Rammed Earth
Cities and Urbanization
What is a 'smart city'?
Here 5 experts offer their perspective on what makes a city 'smart'.
Real Estate
Teaming up to decarbonize real estate: This is how cities can achieve net-zero
Strong partnerships between city governments, real estate occupiers and investors are instrumental to driving the net-zero carbon agenda.