SSRN: New Environment, Science & Policy eJournal (Hebrew Research Network)
SSRN announces a new Hebrew Research Network (HRN) Subject Matter eJournal – Environment, Science & Policy eJournal. ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE & POLICY eJOURNAL Subscribe…
China’s Cloud: a Milestone in Urban Technology Innovation
The flight marks a major milestone in urban space technology. Luan Lin, chief technology officer of KuangChi Science, said that the system can be widely used in geographical surveying, traffic and wildfire monitoring, natural disasters and rescue missions.
Secondary Cities: Neglected Drivers of Growing Economies
While much of the attention in international development and academia has focused on mega and primary cities, rapidly growing secondary cities will play a…
Adapting from the Ground Up: World Resources Institute Report
Small businesses are critical yet often overlooked players in climate change adaptation. This report offers specific policy interventions for policymakers, climate finance providers, and large corporations to engage small businesses in adaptation efforts, enabling them to build their own resilience as well as the resilience of their communities.
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…
Interactive maps for statistics on OECD metropolitan areas
Compare the performance of 275 metropolitan areas in OECD countries on 45 key indicators, including population, economic performance, innovation, and the environment. View interactive…
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…
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…
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…
Morocco to Make History with Concentrated Solar Plant
In Morocco, one of the world’s largest concentrated solar power plants will soon start generating electricity. Located on the edge of the Sahara desert,…