The Routledge Handbook on Cities of the Global South
The Routledge Handbook on Cities of the Global South Edited by Susan Parnell and Sophie Oldfield African Center for Cities The renaissance in urban theory draws…
The 2016 Food+City Challenge, February 6 in Austin, Texas
Finalists in the Food+City Challenge will compete for US$50,000. Food Tank: The annual Food+City Challenge Prize encourages entrepreneurs throughout the system. And the requirement for ideas…
This week: The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture: An Era of Urbanization
The Global Forum on Food and Agricultures aims to inform agricultural ministers on how to supply growing urban centers with safe and healthy food.…
China vows to make its crowded, chaotic cities safer and better
“China’s rapid urbanisation has created many social and economic problems, and especially environmental problems – Beijing is like a hell on earth today,” said…
C40 2015 Cities Awards
The 2015 C40 Cities Awards took place during the COP21 meeting in Paris. The awards specifically aim to share highly replicable ‘best practices’ across…
HUD Case Study: Macon Children’s Promise Neighborhood Plan
HUD USER publishes a series of case studies based on federal, state and local strategies that increase affordable housing opportunities, apply sustainable features and…
United Nations Foundation
The United Nations Foundation links the United Nation’s (UN) work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental…
International Association for Impact Assessment
The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) is a global network on best practice in the use of impact assessment for informed decision making regarding…
Farmers Are Embracing Sustainability–an Interview with Courtney White
“Things are changing. It’s just how do you get them to change fast enough?” In his new book, Two Percent Solutions for the Planet,…
Population Council
The Population Council conducts research to address critical health and development issues with research and programs in more than 50 countries. The New York…