Bloomberg Philanthropies Expands ‘What Works Cities’
Today, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that mayors from thirteen American cities have been selected to join What Works Cities and have publicly committed to enhance…
United Nations launches initiative to build climate resilience
On the opening day of the United Nations climate change conference (COP21), dozens of announcements were made in Paris by Governments and leaders of…
Leveraging Urbanization for Prosperity in South Asia
Why is Pakistan struggling to make the most of urbanization? “Messy and Hidden Urbanization”, is the all- encompassing answer according to the latest World…
MOU signing between UNEP and ICLEI
At the Cities & Regions Pavilion, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). At the…
Artists Are Building The World’s First Design Museum Inside A ‘Slum’
Want to find innovative thinking about cities and design? Look to slum dwellers, who have no choice but to be creative. A new mobile…
Integrating violence against women prevention in urban transport | Asian Development Blog
A quick reference guide for for mainstreaming prevention of and response to violence against women and girls in urban transport interventions. By Laurence Levaque,…
Smaller Cities Vie to be the Next Silicon Valley
Across the nation, cities of all sizes are trying to build 21st century economies by providing money and expertise to startups and clustering tech…
UNSW to offer Australia’s first Master’s degree in urban renewal and housing
UNSW is launching Australia’s first Master’s degree program in urban renewal and housing to support the housing challenges of the future. Aimed at future…
Canada helps developing country cities adapt to climate change
PARIS, Dec. 4, 2015 /CNW/ – Jean Lebel, President of Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), today announced a $4 million investment to help cities…
Shenzen and Hong Kong Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture launches today
BI-CITY BIENNALE OF URBANISM\ARCHITECTURE launches today. “Cheng Shi Yuan Dian” | “Re-living the city” Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (UABB) is currently the only biennial…