urbanization

Webinar: Circular Cities

Past event / At the webinar, we will give an overview of the circular city concept, discuss the role of architecture and digital transformation and other aspects.

Lockdown highlights the value of green space in cities

Perspective / Accessible green space in cities supports good mental and physical health. Natural spaces in cities help mitigate climate change. Planners should take note.

Access to water and Covid-19: seven measures countries in Asia can take now

Perspective / Handwashing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 provided the poor and vulnerable have access to clean water.

World Urban Forum Side Event: Partnerships towards an inclusive culture of health in cities

Past event / Join us for a networking event at the World Urban Forum 2020

B.Green – Baltic Green Urban Infrastructure Planning

Project / B.Green aims at improving urban planning by developing a tested new green infrastructure planning concept into the pre-planning process in Helsinki and Tallinn.

GCRF Peri-Urban Resilient Ecosystems (PURE)

Project / PURE supported development of just and representative climate resilient urban strategies in dryland Namibia to enhance future health, wellbeing and development.

Learning Labs: creating collaborative ways to address climate change in African cities

Feature / Learning Labs, created by SEI and partners for southern African cities, underscore the importance of collaboration to address urgent climate adaptation needs.

Comparing health, stress, wellbeing and greenspace across six cities in three continents

Journal article / This exploratory study applies a standardized analysis framework to health and wellbeing metrics of cities in the UK, Sweden, Estonia, Kenya and Thailand.

Asia Pacific Urban Forum 7

Past event / The 7th Asia Pacific Forum will take place in Penang, Malaysia and focus on transformative pathways to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.