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It is time to revisit urban strategies and revise the urbanization process and practices to build back better post-pandemic cities.
Digital change poses transformative opportunities, as well as risks, in capturing and interpreting data in support of sustainable development goals.
AI is disrupting the social sector, enhancing the way basic services are delivered to the public.
Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.
The public management of revenue and service routes prioritized people’s need for safe and convenient public transport.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
In the Indian city of Mangalore, the local government partnered with private companies to modernize the sewage system and turn wastewater into a valuable asset.
The lack of a dedicated financial mechanism to address climate-related loss and damage underscores the need for innovative ways to address this funding gap.
Participatory conservation and ecotourism can help maintain biodiversity while promoting sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
An urban housing project in India is using carefully sequenced interventions to help climate-vulnerable households relocate to safe areas and sustainably rebuild their lives.