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More than 65% of the world's population are projected to live in urban areas by 2050, with major implications resource use, energy, water and sanitation, and health and well-being. At the same time urbanization can bring benefits, especially efficiency gains. SEI examines these challenges in the round to advance sustainable urbanization.
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Perspective / As we decarbonize our energy system, we must also address the harmful public health and environmental impacts of oil and gas extraction.
Feature / The Viable Cities' Finance project talked to four experts about the challenges and opportunities of sustainable cities at the Smart City Expo World Congress.
SEI podcast / Learn how the Bangalore Urban Metabolism Project combines data, modelling and local collaboration to address water challenges in rapidly growing Bangalore.
SEI report / Additional solutions, capacity development and strengthening of governance systems are needed to allow for increased sustainability of the city's sanitation.
Other publication / This report aims to provide a research-based understanding of the role of external financing in helping Swedish municipalities to reach the Agenda 2030 goals.
Project / This project uses case studies to generate lessons learned and foster stronger Green Public Procurement policy in EU member states.
Journal article / This study uses mobile electroencephalography (EEG) to understand the different impacts of busy, quiet and green urban spaces on brain activity.
Other publication / This policy brief shares ten practical recommendations for urban policy makers, planners, designers and local authorities in dryland areas in Africa.
Journal article / This article introduces the first issue of <i>Cities & Health</i> volume 4. It covers topics such as urban density, active travel and climate change adaptation.
