At the recent World Urban Forum by the UN Habitat, ICLEI launched a new guidebook for urban practitioners to help them …
Towards socially inclusive urban development: lessons learned from the Global Future Cities Programme
“Each and every person should have access to all the benefits that come out of development with no one person …
Why Sustainable Cities Work Better For Women
The cities of tomorrow will look very different to the concrete jungles of yesteryear. As planners and decision-makers wrestle with …
How do we make our cities more equitable and inclusive?
Rethink public engagement Carey DobersteinAssistant Professor, Department of Political Science Public engagement as currently practiced by most governments is faced …
Here’s How Sustainable Cities Can Boost Gender Equality
Since the ancient civilizations started to build cities, urban landscapes evolved parallel to the gender roles, associating public spaces with …
Greenhouses to vertical farming: The Middle East’s path to foolproof food security
File photo shows a farmer carrying a box containing freshly harvested corns on a farm in Al-Kharj, 77 km (48 …
MENA Has a Food Security Problem, But There Are Ways to Address It
Food insecurity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is a growing challenge. Even before COVID-19, UN agencies estimated …
How to make living in cities healthier for everyone, according to an expert
Clapham in South London is known for its Common, an area of greenery that’s popular with joggers and children alike. …
Mayors from around the world to meet for first ever ‘healthy cities’ summit
The Summit will bring together mayors and city leaders to discuss strategies to combat the global burden arising from non-communicable …
6 Steps for Designing Healthy Cities
By some estimates, cities consume over two-thirds of the world’s energy, and account for more than 70% of global CO2 …