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Children at the heart of cities shaping urban futures that work for all
A global alliance is redefining how cities grow by putting children’s wellbeing and voices at the centre of urban development

Editorial Team SDG11
6d3 min read


Natural Resources Defense Council and the path to sustainable cities
How NRDC is shaping greener, fairer, and more resilient urban futures

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Sep 113 min read


The world’s most sustainable villages and what they teach us
Small communities worldwide are proving that innovation, tradition and ecological balance can create lasting global impact

Editorial Team SDG11
Aug 263 min read


Urban Art as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable cities
How urban art advances SDG 11 for vibrant, equitable communities

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Jul 184 min read


Recycled Park: Rotterdam’s floating green innovation
How a 140 m² modular ecosystem tackles pollution, boosts biodiversity and embodies SDG thinking

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Jun 283 min read


Indonesia’s accelerator lab and scaling local innovation
How UNDP Indonesia’s Accelerator Lab transforms grassroots ingenuity into national policy action

Editorial Team SDG11
Jun 272 min read


Coâ‚‚-Capturing microbes: An emerging solution for sustainable cities
Harnessing microbial power for climate action and greener urban environments

Editorial Team SDG11
May 184 min read


LEED Zero: The next step in sustainable building
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LEED Zero pushes the building sector toward net-zero goals in energy, carbon, water, and waste, advancing global climate and sustainability targets.

Editorial Team SDG11
Mar 33 min read


Carlo Ratti: Innovating sustainable cities for a better future
The rapid urbanisation of the 21st century presents both opportunities and challenges for achieving the global goals. As cities expand, ther

Editorial Team SDG11
Feb 213 min read


Transforming cityscapes: SPACE4Cities boosts sustainability through satellite data
Sustainability, urban resilience, and climate action are at the forefront of global challenges, with cities often acting as the epicentres

Editorial Team SDG11
Feb 62 min read


Liverpool prioritising nature-based solutions to transform urban areas
Liverpool, a city renowned for its musical heritage, is setting a precedent for addressing climate action through innovative urban planning

Editorial Team SDG11
Jan 303 min read


Vanuatu earthquake today: Seismic and climate effects challenge the nation’s survival
Today, Vanuatu, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean, faced the devastating effects of a powerful earthquake measuring 7.3 in magnitud

Editorial Team SDG11
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Urban forests and their impact on climate action and urbanisation challenges
In an era where climate change and urbanisation pose unprecedented challenges, the role of trees and green spaces has become more critical

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Dec 5, 20243 min read


Aboriginal heritage shines in world’s top architectural achievement of 2024
The World Building of the Year 2024Â has been awarded to Darlington Public School, a remarkable architectural achievement that highlights the

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Dec 4, 20243 min read


Rethinking recycling: Lessons for Spain from Europe's best practices
The global challenge of plastic pollution demands urgent and innovative solutions. With sustainability, environmental protection, and social

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Nov 30, 20244 min read


The rise of electric rickshaws: Advancing economic equality and clean energy
The transition to electric auto rickshaws in India represents a pivotal step towards sustainable development, addressing environmental chall

Editorial Team SDG11
Nov 28, 20243 min read


Sustainable cities with AI-driven solutions: Global experts gather to explore
The 4th Macao International Conference on Smart City Technologies, held recent weeks at the University of Macau (UM)

Editorial Team SDG11
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization: Advocating for a resilient urban future
The Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization (CSU), a New York-based not-for-profit organization, is at the forefront of promoting sustainabl

Editorial Team SDG11
Sep 25, 20243 min read


Upcoming Aalborg 2024 conference to empower local solutions for global sustainability challenges
The upcoming 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns, set to take place in Aalborg, Denmark, from 1st to 3rd October 2024

Editorial Team SDG11
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Revolutionary air purification systems combat urban pollution
Urban pollution has long been a pressing challenge in cities worldwide, where dense populations and high levels of industrial activity contr

Editorial Team SDG11
Sep 14, 20245 min read
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